EdSource's Best Of 2022: State And Nationwide Test Scores Show Pandemic-Related Declines

Fewer than half of California's students met state standards in English, according to the report.

Why I Gave Banned Books As Presents This Year -- Commentary

The report indicates "Most book-banning efforts are taking place in Republican-dominated states."

Diversity Is Essential To Helping Students Find Their Feet In College

The report indicates CalPoly is an exception to affordability and accessibility in California, as its population is over 50 percent white.

EdSource's Best Of 2022: California's Reading Dilemma

The story largely centered on a "tug-of-war" between teaching phonics and teaching "meaning," how to sound it out and think it through.

How California's Colleges Are Supporting Formerly Incarcerated Students

Programs at California State University and UCal have aided in the process, the report states.

California Districts Pass $20 Billion In Construction Bonds, But Some Rural Areas Say No To Higher Taxes

Some districts are below the threshold to pass a school bond, the report states.

California's New Poet Laureate Wants To Bridge Social Justice And Poetry

Lee Herrick, the state's 10th poet laureate, asks Californians to "reflect on what the state means to them," Gov. Newsom said.

New Database Reveals MacKenzie Scott Donated Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To California Education

Scott was formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Chico State President Supports Call For CSU To Investigate University's Probe Of Professor's Affair And Alleged Threats

School president Hutchinson said she supports the calls for the independent investigation.

New Evangelical School Board Majority Exposes Deep Polarization In Temecula

A pastor commented, according to the report, that a part of southwestern Riverside County is "the devil's playground."

Chico State Provost Debra Larson Resigns Amid Outcry Over Professor's Alleged Affair, Threats

Larson reportedly "signed off on light discipline" for David Stachura, the story states.

Chico State Was Told Of Professor's Alleged Threats Before Last Week's Disclosure That He Threatened A Campus 'Shooting Spree'

The report indicates Stachura had made a previous threat.

In Calif., Science Instruction Needs The Same Attention As Math And English

Fewer than three of 10 Calif., students met state standards for Science, the report states.

UC Workers Reach Deal To End Strike

The University of California reached an agreement Friday that may bring some 36,000 workers better pay and more benefits.

Teachers Say Much Is Uncertain, As Los Angeles Unified's Extra Learning Days Near

Teachers, families are uncertain about the plan, the report states; Will it really help?

Chronic Absences Rise To Record Levels In California, But So Do Graduation Rates

Rates of chronically absent students nearly tripled statewide since before the pandemic, the report states.

Chico State Academic Senate Calls On CSU Trustees To Investigate Handling Of Student Affair, Violent Threats

The report indicates it was a 34-1 vote.

UC Regents Permit UCLA Teams To Move To Big Ten

UCLA will be allowed to move athletic programs from its traditional Pac-12 conference.

Chico State President Apologizes For Handling Of Professor's Affair And Alleged Violent Threats

No-confidence votes are expected to be attempted at the scheduled meeting, the report indicates.

Respect For Teachers Means More Than A Pay Raise

A group known as "Transparent California" is being used to collect data relevant to teacher compensation, the report states.

For Better Student Outcomes, Improve The Quality And Stability Of School Districts

The newly launched, online "District Readiness Index" should aid in this process, according to the report.

Chico State Suspends Professor After Campus Objects To Settlement Over His Student Affair

The university president said she would like to "finish the semester without further disruptions," the report states.

Lawsuit Asserts CA Districts Illegally Charge Summer School Fees

The lawsuit was filed by a pro bono law firm, according to the report.

How To Meet The Challenge Of Effectively Teaching Ethnic Studies

Ethnic studies courses are now a graduation requirement, to take full effect by the year 2030, according to the report.

Funding School Libraries Is A Preemptive Move Against Misinformation

It is critical to combat the current information literacy crisis, reports indicate.

Students Fear Losing Aid, As Grades Are Withheld During Strike

The strike by university academic workers could become costly to students with regard to their grades, the report states.

How Do You Keep Going When College Takes You 13 Years?

An alumnus of Citrus College in Glendora reflects on his college education and what led him there, in this commentary.

What Prop. 28 Funding Will Mean For Arts Education In California

The investment of funds Proposition 28 will bring to arts education in California "is long overdue," the report states.

Political Rancor Has Had Chilling Effect On Public Education, Survey Finds

More than two-thirds of high school principals report conflict over issues like the teaching of race and racism in the classroom.

Los Angeles Schools Grapple With Ban On Nearby Homeless Encampments

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College Honors Programs Should Be Inclusive, Grassroots, And Hands-On

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As Tensions Mount Over Final Grades, Academic Researchers And Scholars Reach Tentative Agreement With Cal

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With Final Grades Due Soon, Hundreds Of UC Faculty Pledge Support For Striking Academic Workers

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Quincy High School A.D. Cleared To Return To Work After Investigation Into His Hiring

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Creativity Is Key To Reducing Digital Divide And Poverty Of Experience

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Why I Teach, Despite Profession's Modest Compensation

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Pandemic Impact Continues At Cal State With Fall 2022 Enrollment Decline

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Student Loan Payment Pause Extended: What It Means For CA Borrowers

Biden's administration has yet again extended the pause on student loan payments as the program is at a standstill. What to know in CA.

Don't Throw Out Standardized Student Testing – Make It Better

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How Jennifer Siebel Newsom Became A Champion Of Youth Mental Health

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