Northern Kern County Schools Cancel After-School Activities, In Response To Spate Of Violence

Officials from three school districts in northern Kern County have canceled or relocated after-school activities and athletics this week.

Stanford Admits To Anti-Semitic Admission Practices In The 1950s

It was well-known throughout the Jewish community in the 1950s that Stanford University discriminated against Jewish applicants.

Conservatives Are Waging A War For Control Over California School Boards

School board elections, once considered minor local down-ballot races by voters, have taken on new significance this year in California.

California Schools Seek To Fend Off Cyberattacks

As ransomware attacks continue to target education systems, school districts across California and the nation are trying to figure it out.

How California Schools Can Deliver On The Promise Of Universal Meals

The White House announced a plan to work with Congress this year, to expand access to free school meals for 9 million more students.

College Corps, With California's First State-Run Tutoring Initiative, Is Off And Running

California formally launched its first tutoring initiative for K-12 students Friday, when Gov. Gavin Newsom administered this pledge.

Too Many California Schools Fail To Provide Mandated Arts Education; Let's Fix That

California law mandates standards-based instruction from kindergarten through high school in dance, music, theater and visual art.

College Not Always The Answer To Teaching Students How To Live Meaningful Lives

As a college professor and San Francisco public school educator of 17 years, I have spent years devoted to making schools “better.”

Coalition Says 'Science Of Reading-Aligned' Core Curricula Barely Used In California

The lack of use among Calif., districts occurs at a time of rising interest nationwide in phonics-focused reading instruction.

Why EdSource Pushed For The Release Of California Test Scores

As a parent, I've never put too much stock in standardized tests. My children are more than the sum of how they perform on a test.

How California's Newest Community College Is Shaping Its Identity

On a recent morning after the late-summer heat wave had passed, about half-a-dozen students were hanging out at picnic tables.

We Can Do More To Provide High-Quality Education To Students In Juvenile Detention

At last count, there were about 400 youths in Los Angeles County's juvenile detention facilities. These numbers are a cause for concern.

Education On Fentanyl, Other Drugs Often Optional In California Schools, If Offered At All

Even as fentanyl overdoses among young people have skyrocketed recently, health education remains optional in most California schools.

CA School District Gets 'Game-Changing' $20M Gift From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

The money comes with no strings attached. The bank transfer arrived last Friday.

California Removes Hurdles To Building Teacher Housing

Newly signed legislation loosening zoning requirements will soon make it easier for California school districts to build affordable housing.

Struggling Early Readers Can Catch Up Over Time; In Calif., Let's Figure Out How

A recent EdSource podcast asks: “Why do so many students struggle to learn to read?” And there is an equally essential question as well.

Rafael Expected He Would Go To A University — The System Never Did

A few months before graduation, Rafael Lopez-Librado sat down with his high school counselor — a man he didn't remember ever meeting.

In Los Angeles County, Let's Nurture Multilingualism In Our Youngest Learners

The school year has begun, which for many children means they have entered a brand-new environment, sometimes faced with a new language.

UC School Submissions Open Early For Fall 2023 Candidates

Prospective students can turn in up to nine University of California applications at once before November 30.

Former Cal-State Chancellor Displayed 'Blind Spot' To Complaints Of Sexual Harassment At Fresno State, Report Says

It states former California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro failed to aggressively respond to sexual harassment complaints.

Oakland Calls For An End To Gun Violence Following Second School Shooting In A Month That Injured Six

Oakland Unified student and staff leaders are pleading for an end to gun violence in the city after six people were shot.

Linda Darling-Hammond Wins Major Prize For Her Education Research And Its Impact

State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond, professor emeritus at Stanford University, founded the institute.

Once Again, McFarland City Leaders Lobby The County To Turn Its Library Into A Police Station

Representatives from the city of McFarland are pressing the Kern County Board of Supervisors to reconsider the city's plan.

California Reverses Course, Will Release Smarter Balanced Test Scores Next Month, Official Says

Changing its earlier position, the California Department of Education will release Smarter Balanced test scores next month, and not wait.

Textbooks: Do We Know Which Ones Are Effective?

Wouldn't it be nice if all teachers had verifiably excellent instructional materials at their disposal, every school and school district?

LAUSD Makes Push To Bring Chronically Absent Students Back To School

For eighth grader Cloud Mejia, this school year in Los Angeles Unified feels like a reset.

The Struggles Of Attending College While Caring For A Dying Parent

Students navigate many challenges. One I never expected to face while in college was the death of my mother.

Newsom Rejects Second Effort To Make More Community College Adjunct Faculty Eligible For Health Care

For the second consecutive year, Gov. Newsom has rejected a bill that would have made more community college part-time professors eligible.

Governor Vetoes Full-Day And Mandatory Kindergarten Bills

California won't be making kindergarten mandatory or extending the kindergarten school day, at least not any time soon.

Thousands Of California Teachers Say They Are Stressed, Burned Out

A large-scale survey this past summer of California teachers confirms what has emerged as a byproduct of two-plus years of a pandemic.

In Calif., We Need To Fix Professional Development For Teachers

It's the second week of August, and teachers have returned for in-service training at their school sites, sitting in the cafeteria.

CA's Best High Schools: New Rankings Released

Here are the top schools in the state, according to a new ranking by education platform Niche.

Invest In More Housing For Hardworking College Students With Kids

As a student parent with five children (and one grandchild) married to a fellow student also working toward a degree, I struggle.

Let's Help Struggling Students, Rather Than Benefit Textbook Publishers

When you do not have a place to live and you are struggling to eat, going to college is a formidable challenge.

Settlement Requires State To Monitor Contra Costa School That Restrained Students

Elyse, a parent of twins in this county, knew something was amiss at her children's new school when her daughter didn't get out of the car.

State Delays Public Release Of English, Math And Science Test Score Results To Later This Year

In a significant departure, the California Department of Education is withholding the release of the results of the Smarter Balanced tests.

New Program To Give Ineligible University Of California Applicants A Path To Admission

Some California high school graduates who are ineligible for admission to the University of California will soon have a new opportunity.

An Island Of Reading For Youth In The California Juvenile Justice System

It runs through four heavy, locked doors, down a long beige hallway lit by bright artificial lighting, and past several locked rooms.

Let's Make The Most Of The Flood Of Resources For Our Students

Often considered the great equalizer, our education system is facing extreme stress under the ongoing ramifications of the pandemic.

California School Organizations Urge Veto Of Latest Bill To Remove Lead In School Water

A 2017 state law led schools across California to have their faucets tested for lead in a program to reduce lead in school drinking water.