California Looks to a New High School Model
California is launching a $10 million initiative to redesign its high schools, using successful models like CART High to combat student disengagement.
#Education Reform#High School#California
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States Adopt 'Direct Admissions' to Simplify College Path
A growing number of states, including California, are adopting 'direct admissions' programs to automatically offer college spots to qualified high school students.
#Higher Education#College Admissions#Education Policy
California Charter School Reform Bill Vetoed by Governor
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major bipartisan bill aimed at preventing charter school fraud, citing high costs and legislative shortcomings.
#California#Charter Schools#Education Policy
San Diego Unified Approves New Schedule for Three High Schools
The San Diego Unified School District has approved a 4x4 block schedule for three high schools, starting in the 2026-27 school year to increase academic options.
#San Diego Unified School District#Education Policy#High School
West Contra Costa Teachers Authorize Strike Amid Pay Dispute
Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District have voted 98% in favor of authorizing a strike amid an ongoing contract and salary dispute with the district.
#WCCUSD#Teachers Strike#Labor Unions
California to Ban Ultra-Processed Foods in Public Schools
California becomes the first U.S. state to legally define and ban certain ultra-processed foods in public schools, with a phase-out deadline set for 2035.
#California#Education Policy#School Nutrition
San Diego State University Reports Record Fundraising and Enrollment
San Diego State University has set new records with $142.2 million in private donations, an endowment surpassing $500 million, and enrollment over 40,000 students.
#Higher Education#San Diego State University#University Fundraising
New California Law Creates Direct Path to CSU System
A new California law will offer automatic admission to the California State University system for all qualified high school students, starting in 2026.
#California#Higher Education#College Admissions
California Reparations Bills See Mixed Results from Governor
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed one bill to fund research on lineage verification for reparations but vetoed three others related to college admissions, housing, and property.
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California College Parking Lot Becomes Nightly Refuge for Homeless Students
Long Beach City College has designated a campus parking lot as a safe, overnight refuge for homeless students, providing a critical lifeline for those living in their vehicles while pursuing an educat
#Student Homelessness#Higher Education#Community College
Apple Valley Teachers Picket Over Salary and Conditions
Teachers in the Apple Valley Unified School District are picketing over demands for competitive salaries, citing a struggle to retain staff.
#Teacher Strike#Education#Local News
California Adopts Phonics-Based Reading Instruction in Schools
California is overhauling its K-12 literacy education by mandating phonics-based instruction, a move signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
#Education Policy#California#Literacy