Educators Need To Understand And Embrace Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools

ChatGPT, other artificial intelligence, and writing tools can generate humanlike stories, essays, poems, and other written forms.

Study Of LAUSD Confirms Benefits Of Four Years Of Math; Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Embraces Findings

New research tracking high school juniors in Los Angeles Unified found those who took math as seniors were better qualified for college.

Bilingual Students Do Better On Tests Than Native English Speakers; Why?

Students who were once English learners but are now proficient in English do better on average on California's standardized tests.

In Calif., If Everyone Works Together, We Can Fix The Community College Transfer Process

It's either a never-ending maze with setbacks and no path forward, or an intimidating process that requires skilled navigation and luck.

California Won't Require COVID Vaccine To Attend Schools

The student COVID-19 vaccine requirement is one of the last coronavirus restrictions put in place by Gov. Gavin Newsom to be lifted.

CSU's Housing Grants Aim To Prevent Rent Crises Among Students

Andrea Ross, a graduate student at San Diego State, already was worried last year about how she would be able to make rent payments.

California Ends Plans For COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Schoolchildren

California state leaders seem to be quietly closing the door on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schoolchildren.

'This Is Who I Am': Black Students Find Support, Culture, Purpose Through Peer Group

Black students face increasing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide. But one group of young people is working hard to reverse that.

Why Are New Laws Shrinking Our Community Colleges?

Assembly Bill 928, legislation from the 2021 legislative year, was one of several recent bills developed by corporate-funded advocacy.

Will Arts Education Cuts In Proposed California Budget Have A Big Impact?

The cuts can be largely offset with the nearly $1 billion earmarked for arts education through Proposition 28, many arts advocates say.

It's Time For An Honest Conversation About California's Structural Budget Problems

Gov. Gavin Newsom just released his budget for the 2023-24 year; the message regarding education funding was guardedly optimistic.

We Can't Beat New Tools Like ChatGPT, So Use It To Teach Students Why It's Important To Learn

ChatGPT is an open-source artificial intelligence bot that allows users to enter questions and provides answers.

California Teachers Call On Their Districts For Contractual Commitment To Community Schools

California dished out $4.1 billion to districts through 2031, to transform thousands of campuses into full-service community schools.

Key Decisions Await Next California Community Colleges Chancellor As Search Winds Down

California's system of 116 community colleges is closing in on the hiring of its new chancellor.

Cal State Officials Approve Much-Needed Affordable Housing Plans For Students

Three Cal State campuses – CSU Dominguez Hills, Cal Poly Humboldt, and S. F. State – can move ahead with badly needed student housing.

Four-Day School Week Gaining Popularity Nationally. Why Isn't It Happening In California?

School districts across the country are increasingly turning to four-day school weeks to save money and increase student attendance.

Amid Some Bright Spots, Report Shows Toll Of Pandemic On California Youth

Lagging math scores, rising rates of depression, and teacher shortages contribute to grim conditions for millions of children in Calif.

Community College Leaders Warn Of 'Dire' Consequences Of Proposed Transfer Rules

A statewide effort to streamline transfer to California's two public university systems is facing controversy.

First-Generation College Students: Don't Be Afraid To Ask For Help

I knew higher education would be hard. And now, almost six years after starting college, my resources are being stretched thin.

California Community Colleges Need Equal Footing With UC And CSU

California's community college system provides more than 1.8 million students access to high-quality academic programs.

In Calif., Don't Force A False Choice Between Algebra And Data Science

High school math, and algebra, in particular, are in crisis; although some students thrive on the pathway to calculus, most do not.

Critics Say Newsom's Proposal For Low-Performing Students Fails Most Black Students

A plan by Newsom would increase oversight of all low-performing student groups and focus additional money on the state's poorest schools.

Cal State Contends With 'Unprecedented' Enrollment Declines

Decreases in Cal State enrollment have officials worried.

University Of California Planning To Expand Outreach At 65 California Community Colleges

UCal is planning to expand outreach at more than half of the state's community colleges in an effort to increase successful transfers.

Inside The Calif., Child Care Crisis: Q & A With A Veteran Provider

In her 20 years as a child care provider, Donise Keller has learned to take a lot in stride.

Ending California's Math Wars Requires Leadership From Sacramento

California is in the middle of a math war, and the conflict could not come at a worse time.

Here's A Quick Guide To What You Need To Become A Substitute Teacher In California

Becoming a substitute teacher in California has become easier and more financially lucrative in the last few years.

University Of California Behind Schedule In Growing Enrollment Of In-State Students

The university faces pressure from Gov. Newsom and lawmakers to add thousands of California resident undergraduates over the coming years.

Newsom's Higher Education Budget Includes Promised Increases For UC And CSU

Despite California's $22 billion budget shortfall, the state's four-year university systems would get another year of funding increases.

Former Special Education Student Joins School Board In Shasta

As a new school board member, Joshua Brown is prioritizing special education in his rural Northern California district.

Powerful Winter Storms Delay Return To School For Thousands Of California Students

A succession of significant storms downed trees and overflowed waterways, causing the closure of hundreds of California schools this week.

U.S. Education Secretary Lays Out Case For Student Debt Relief In CA Visit

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was back in California this week, his latest trip to the state, as he visited Los Angeles.

Orange Unified's Conservative Majority Fires Superintendent With A Day's Notice

With one day's notice, a conservative majority on the Orange Unified school board fired respected Supt. Gunn Marie Hansen.

Chico State Names Interim Provost; Former Provost Remains On Board, Despite "Immediate" Resignation

An interim provost has been appointed at Chico State following the resignation of former provost Debra Larson in December.

Cal State Teaching Assistants And Other Student Employees Could Follow UCal To A Strike

Graduate students and researchers at the Univ., of California launched the nation's largest strike of academic workers in American history.

Tulare County Passes $95 Million Measure To Build A Public University Center For Its Residents

To achieve her dream of becoming a teacher, Visalia native Jessica Lopez assumed a lengthy commute to Fresno State was in her future.

Schools Dig Out From Big Weekend Storm, Prepare For Next One

Sinbad Creek, swollen from hours of heavy rainfall, burst through the fence surrounding Sunol Glen School in Alameda County Saturday night.

EdSource's Best Of 2022: Dual Enrollment: Who's In, Who's Out

California high school students flock to dual enrollment programs at community colleges, but enrollments often fail to reflect demographics.

Avoiding The New-Teacher Blues: What I Wish I'd Known When I Started Out

It's 2014 and I have just taken over a middle school science classroom in October. The class has been without a credentialed teacher.

EdSource's Best Of 2022: CSU's Title IX Reckoning

The report indicates Castro's resignation led to a board of trustees review of how Title IX practices are handled.