Nov 19, 2024 · Theresa Harrington/EdSource Today. West Contra Costa ramps up search for new superintendent . Monica Velez. West Contra Costa’s new leader will face challenges including avoiding running out of money, low test scores, teacher shortages, and dwindling student enrollment.

Jan 26, 2025 · Correct, there is no way to save that mathematical curriculum framework, whose drafts made California a laughingstock around the nation, nor has the current ELA curriculum framework led to any improvements we can be proud of; instead, we need to circumvent the expensive coastal Californian leaders who have spent a lifetime driving down the success of California’s schools, and regionalize ...

4 days ago · January 31, 2025 Federal judge dismisses case claiming community college diversity policies infringe on academic freedom Plaintiffs claimed that being evaluated on their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles is unconstitutional and has a chilling effect on their free speech rights.

Jan 12, 2025 · Speaking more than one language is a superpower and a growing necessity in our global economy. If we want more California students to experience the economic, academic, social and emotional benefits of multilingualism, bilingual or dual language classrooms should be the gold standard for all schools.

4 days ago · The cost of an education at private colleges, such as Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University, is around $30,000 a year more than public colleges in California, CalMatters found.Around 160,000 students, including those considered low income, choose to pay thousands of dollars in out-pocket costs in pursuit of smaller class sizes, specific academic programs ...

Jun 6, 2024 · An EdSource investigation into policing in California schools. Highest rate of serious incidents: Liberty Middle School, Lemoore; 104 incidents or nearly 12 per 100 students, including 12 fights or assaults and 17 drug-related incidents. Highest rate of fighting or assaults among schools with over 500 students: Rutherford B. Gaston Middle School, Fresno; nearly 2 per 100 students; second ...

Nov 24, 2024 · It’s time to balance out our lopsided education system. Millions of parents and students have long struggled with our one-size-fits-all model, which primarily teaches to, tests for and celebrates students as theorists, not practitioners.

Nov 19, 2024 · EdSource's quick guides make complex education issues easier to understand. These brief explanatory articles provide an introduction to key trends, systems, institutions and debates in California education and the context you need to go deeper. Have a suggestion for a topic that would benefit from a ...

November 18, 2022 California community colleges eye a different future amid pandemic disruption The record pandemic-fueled loss in enrollment has put California Community Colleges at a turning point amid student demands for flexible classes, jobs training and easier paths to …

Nov 19, 2024 · Nationwide protests for racial justice have resulted in calls for the removal of police from school campuses and greater attention to education equity and closing achievement gaps. This section includes articles and commentaries that explore questions of equity and race in California's public schools.