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1 week ago
Education

Their Families Keep California Farms Running. Trump Cuts Just Stripped a Lifeline From Them | KQED

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Education

Their Families Keep California Farms Running. Trump Cuts Just Stripped a Lifeline From Them | KQED

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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

CA superintendent defends transgender athlete inclusion in school sports

California's public schools may face legal repercussions if they allow transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity, as per the DOJ's memo.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It was a milestone for progressive education in California. Then it unraveled

California mandates ethnic studies in high schools by 2025, emphasizing diverse historical perspectives and critical thinking about social issues.
#trump-administration
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump administration threatens to cut California education funding over transgender athletes

The Trump administration may withhold federal education funding to California over transgender athletes policy.
California's school policies could lead to significant funding cuts if found in violation of federal laws.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump administration puts California on the clock over its stand on transgender athletes in sports

Under the direction of the Trump administration, the Education Department is also demanding the removal of all athletic records for transgender athletes.
California
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's office says Linda McMahon's 'fake' threats over trans kids in sports 'divorced from reality'

In a press release Wednesday, the department said California must rescind its guidance permitting participation based on gender identity, issue written apologies to cisgender female athletes, restore records and titles 'misappropriated by [transgender] athletes,' and adopt binary 'biology-based definitions' of sex.
SF LGBT
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

How state workers convinced one department to reverse return-to-office order

Thurmond's telework policy shifted from a four-day office requirement to maintaining a two-day in-person schedule after employee protests.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Amos: Too many California kids can't read. Will phonics help?

California's elementary schools have struggled to teach reading effectively, particularly among low-income and minority students.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

It's expensive to become a teacher in California. This bill would pay those who try

Proposed California bill seeks to fund student teaching salaries to attract new teachers and ease financial burdens.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Could phonics solve California's reading crisis? Inside the push for sweeping changes

California is mandating phonics-based reading instruction as a new law, aiming to improve reading scores among struggling students.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

'Prove the haters wrong': How one California community college student strives to overcome homelessness

Jakob Conry's journey as a college student illustrates the challenges faced by many community college students in California who struggle with housing insecurity.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Contributor: California's top educator should be an appointed expert, not an elected politician

A candidate is advocating for the abolition of the state superintendent of public instruction position due to its diminishing authority and unclear responsibilities.
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fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

Court rules against California schools district's ban of critical race theory

Temecula school's ban on critical race theory was ruled unconstitutional by a California appeals court.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Teachers tend to plan pregnancies with summer due dates. Could a LAUSD policy change that?

Teachers plan pregnancies around summer vacations due to lack of paid family leave.
LAUSD introduces resolution to improve paid family leave for educators amid staffing shortages.
#education
fromKqed
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

A Double Feature Confronts Racism in California Schools

Tyson Amir focuses on systemic issues in education, advocating for adult responsibility in combating racism to improve Black students' experiences.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

How will dismantling Dept. of Education affect Bay Area students? CA state superintendent explains

The Trump administration's layoffs in the Department of Education will significantly impact federal student aid and programs for vulnerable students.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

How will dismantling Dept. of Education affect Bay Area students? CA state superintendent explains

The Trump administration's layoffs in the Department of Education will significantly impact federal student aid and programs for vulnerable students.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

California schools at risk of losing funds that could be used to improve HVAC systems in classrooms

Parents and advocates in California push for improved HVAC systems in schools to ensure clean air and healthy learning environments.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

The legal industry as a whole may eventually return to the office, but those hired during the lockdown are bolting, indicating a significant workforce shift.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Cortese's bill is a start on equalizing school funding

California's school funding inequity remains a pressing issue, impacted by neighborhood wealth.
Teachers need sustainable respect and resources to ensure quality education for students.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

California bill aims to help homeless college students

I believe that we are in a housing crisis. We are in a homelessness crisis, and so every single agency needs to do their part to help with the issue.
California
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

California bill aims to make school funding more equitable

Senate Bill 743 aims to establish an education endowment to address funding inequalities among California school districts.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker wants to reduce school funding inequity - San Jose Spotlight

Sen. Dave Cortese proposes Senate Bill 743 to increase funding for underserved schools using state budget surpluses.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

These Calif. high schools surpassed elite schools in UC admissions

In recent years, students at several California high schools have surpassed elite institutions in gaining admission to top UC campuses, notably Mission High in San Francisco.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

California's schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gig at a Berkeley nonprofit

Tony Thurmond, California's schools chief, supplements his salary with nonprofit work, raising questions about ethics and legality.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Letters: Parents have the right to evaluate school curriculum

Parents should have the right to review and influence their children's educational curriculum.
Reforming Proposition 13 is essential for funding schools and public services fairly.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

CSU admission rates among the highest at these Bay Area schools

Students from several Bay Area high schools achieved high acceptance rates for the competitive California State University campuses, especially Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, which had an overall acceptance rate of 30.1%.
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