Healing Through Music: Eaton Fire Survivors Reconnect with Melodies
Four young children from Altadena got quite a rude awakening in the dead of night when a firefighter came banging on their door, ordering...
Revolutionizing Fitness in California Schools
So, kids in Los Angeles are finally getting a chance to stretch their legs and show off their skills during physical exercise in 2023,...
Progress and Challenges in West Contra Costa’s Financial Health
The West Contra Costa Unified District, home to Stege Elementary School in Richmond, recently received a positive certification from the County Office of Education,...
The Pros and Cons of Merging California’s College Systems into One University
California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson. Credit: Stephinie Phan / EdSource
Hey there, folks! So, here's the deal - researchers are talking about shaking...
Undocumented Parents Losing Medi-Cal Could Harm California Kids, Advocates Warn
A family, whose name is not really that important, got some info at Fort Miller Middle School’s Health and Wellness Fair in Fresno. They...
How Trump’s Budget Cuts Could Impact Homeless Students in Schools
McKinney-Vento Program: A Lifeline for Homeless StudentsIn Middletown, Rhode Island, Megan Mainzer serves as the McKinney-Vento liaison for the local public schools. She recently...
2024-25 California Schools Enrollment Decline Data Released
Transitional Kindergarten on the Rise, but Challenges AheadIn the school year 2024-2025, transitional kindergarten (TK) enrollment experienced an increase, which helped offset the overall...
Private-school Voucher Plan in Republicans’ Tax Bill: 9 Key Details to Understand
So, like, Josh Cowen, a professor at Michigan State University who’s been studying vouchers for over 20 years, totally thinks that if the government...
Undocumented Parents Losing Medi-Cal Could Harm California Kids, Advocates Warn
A family goes to the Health and Wellness Fair at Fort Miller Middle School in Fresno, getting some useful information. Photo courtesy of Eric...
Court ruling overturns Temecula Valley Unified’s ban on CRT
A California Court of Appeals Just Put a Stop to Temecula Valley Unified's Critical Race Theory BanIn a surprising turn of events, the Temecula...
Creative Ways California College Students are Managing Graduation Costs
College grads are often hit with unexpected expenses as they prepare to walk across that stage to get their diploma. At Cal Poly San...
Creative Ways California College Students Manage Graduation Expenses
As college students across the state gear up to graduate, they're met with unexpected costs that come with this milestone. At Cal Poly San...
Navigating Federal Actions: Importance of Proactive Campus Policies and Student Communication
California universities’ core function of providing education remains intact despite questions about the future of higher education under the current federal administration, a panel...
California K-12 Enrollment Declines as Homeless and Low-Income Students Increase
New State Data Shows Continued Enrollment Decline and Increase in Homeless StudentsCalifornia's TK-12 enrollment took another hit this year, dropping by 0.54% compared to...
Transitional Kindergarten in California: A Growing Education Trend
So, like, there's this whole transitional kindergarten thing happening in Long Beach, you know? It's for all the 4-year-olds in the area, which is...
Court Blocks Temecula Valley Unified School District’s CRT Ban
The Temecula Unified School District just got hit with a major setback — they can't enforce their ban on critical race theory (CRT) anymore...
Universal Reading Screening Implementation in California Schools
So, like, California schools have to pick a screening test by June 30, right? It's been a long time coming, with reading advocates pushing...
Universal Reading Screening Implementation in California Schools: What You Need to Know
After a lengthy battle from reading advocates, California schools are finally on the brink of implementing a mandatory screening test for all students in...
AI’s Role in Combating Metacognitive Laziness in Students | KQED
So, like, tech peeps are all gaga over AI, right? They think it's gonna change the world and all. But guess what? Two new...
Navigating Trump’s Education Policies for Students with Disabilities: Addressing Confusion and Fear
Students in special education classes rely on a variety of services to meet their needs, dude. A proposal to shift oversight of special education...
The Benefits of Wonder: How Wondering Enhances Children’s Learning
Awe, man, awe. It's like the most underrated feeling out there, you know? It's what happens when you see something huge, amazing, or just...
Trump’s Education Policy Impact on Students with Disabilities: Understanding the Confusion and Fear
Students, parents, and educators in California are feeling a bit lost and worried about proposed changes to special education at the federal level. With...
California Needs High-Quality Instructional Materials for Math Learning Boost
So, like, when I think back on my days as a math teacher, I can't help but remember all the quirky math-themed gifts I...
Utilizing Learning Recovery Funds for Tutoring: A Beneficial Investment
Third graders at Alpha Cornerstone Academy are getting some extra help in their reading skills from Ignite Reading tutors. These tutors spend 15 minutes...
Strategies to Retain California’s Teacher Candidates
Well, well, well, look who we have here! Tylyn Fields, the beloved teacher, almost didn't make it to the classroom. Can you imagine that?...
The Enduring Power of School Spirit: A Courtside Commentary
The Thrill of Courtside at a Cal Basketball GameImagine sitting courtside at a Cal basketball game, surrounded by passionate fans chanting “Cal!” and cheering...
Forecasting the Impact of May State Budget Revision on School Funding
So, like, every year around May 15, the governor has to redo his budget proposal, and that's when the budget season really gets going,...
State Aid for Religious Schools: Implications for Faiths and Taxpayers
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. is currently considering a case that could potentially change the landscape of education funding in the country....
LAUSD Board Passes Resolution in Support of Parent Employees
The Los Angeles Unified School District school board, at their meeting on Tuesday, unanimously approved a resolution to provide support to employees who are...
Maximizing the Benefits of AI in Schools through Strong Local Leadership
So, like, last week, there was this whole big thing about the Trump administration wanting to bring AI into K-12 schools. It made headlines...
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Creating an Inclusive Education System for a True Meritocracy
Our education system has long been criticized for favoring theoretical learning over practical skills and abilities. The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to education has left...
