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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? She's now a rockstar among her fifth-grade students, but the...
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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 on their team with unwavering school spirit. This is the...
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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, ya know? Just like how people stress about their money...
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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. The case involves a virtual charter school in Oklahoma that...
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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 parents. Many LAUSD employees are unable to qualify for California's...
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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 and stuff. The draft executive order is still being worked...
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California School Districts Face Strict Conditions with State Bailout – What You Need to...

Alright, so apparently, Plumas Unified in northeast California is about to make history. They've decided to go for a state bailout loan, making them the first district in over a dozen years to do...
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Addressing Antisemitism in Schools: Special Hearing Bill on Wednesday

Welcome to the chaotic world of California politics, where members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus are shaking things up to combat the growing issue of antisemitism in schools. Instead of sticking to their original...
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Head Start Programs Map in California: Locations and Details

Head Start programs are doing their thing in California, serving a whopping 73,000 children. If you're curious about where these programs are located across the state, their status, and how many kids they can...
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Empowering Children and Families for Success with Head Start Program

Malaya Peterkin and a bunch of other preschoolers were chilling in bright blue chairs around a table one afternoon, totally entranced by teacher Rachel Cepeda reading a book about butterflies. Later on, these kiddos...
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Boosting Early Literacy Funding: Newsom’s Budget Prioritizes Schools

Governor Gavin Newsom dropped some major knowledge during a press conference in Sacramento on May 14, 2025, where he spilled the tea on his revised 2025-26 state budget plan. TK-12 schools and community colleges...
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National Science Foundation Funding Cuts Impact Education Sector

The federal spending on education research is not looking too hot these days. Last week, more cuts were made to education grants, and there were mass layoffs at the National Science Foundation (NSF), the...
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Potential Funding Cuts Worry Head Start Allies

Parents and a Head Start teacher are voicing their concerns about potential budget cuts to the program. President Donald Trump released his proposed budget for 2026 on May 2, and supporters of Head Start...
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Improving Conversations to Combat Misinformation and Enhance Media Literacy

Media literacy can be quite the buzzword these days, right? I mean, it's like everyone is talking about fake news and misinformation, but what's the big deal, really? Well, according to Higgin, the goal...
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Supporting Student Recovery: The Role of Psychological First Aid Volunteers

In the aftermath of the Eaton fire that ravaged the Altadena neighborhood of Pasadena, a burned sign at Oak Knoll Montessori School (Loma Alta School) served as a stark reminder of the devastation. The...
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Saving San Francisco State’s Marine Research Campus: The Final Push

Katharyn Boyer, the lady in charge at the Estuary and Ocean Science Center of San Francisco State University, takes a stroll around Romberg Tiburon campus on Feb. 13, 2025. Amy DiPierroSo, like, the university...
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Maximizing California Student Grants Through Community Collaboration

Stephanie Martinez Anaya, a former senior at Hamilton High in Anza back in 2023, got some insider info from her college success coach about scholarship moolah for college or career training. The cash, ranging...
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Teachers Deserve Better: Union Leaders Speak Out on Teacher Appreciation Week

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was like, "Yo, with the mad skills teachers have and the amount of time they put into their jobs, they could be making like 24% more cash...
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Californians Benefit from Free College Funding Opportunities

Alright, so like, Baleria Contreras and Monica Cha, reps with the state's CalKIDS program, spilled the tea on what the scholarship funds could be used for once students graduate from high school during a...
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Youth Mental Health: Wellness Coaches in Rural California

Charlotte Peery, who dropped out of high school at 14, is now making a difference in the lives of students in Tehama County. Raised in a rural area, she struggled with addiction before finally...
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The Artistic Journey of Minnie Phan: Empowering Youth through Creativity

Welcome to the MindShift Podcast where we dive into the future of learning and how we raise our kids. I’m Ki Sung. This month marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon, the end...
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Impact of Trump’s Budget Cuts on Education Programs

Alright, so the big cheese in the White House, President Donald Trump, just dropped a bombshell with his latest education budget for the year 2026. And let me tell you, it's causing quite a...
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Education Researchers Challenge Trump Administration’s Authority | KQED

Demonstrators were outside the U.S. Department of Education offices in Washington, D.C. on March 13, 2025, not really sure why this matters, but they were protesting mass layoffs and budget cuts by the Trump...
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California’s Education System: Coordinating for Future Success

So, like, California is supposed to be this big economic powerhouse, right? But get this — it's the only state in the whole U.S. without a higher education coordinating entity. Like, what even is...
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Engaging Strategies to Recruit Latino Students in College

So, like, the thing is, colleges have been kind of slacking when it comes to enrolling Hispanic students. They're way behind their white counterparts in getting these students through the doors. But now, it...
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Denial of West Contra Costa Unified Charter Renewal Application.

So, like, the West Contra Costa school district board of trustees just denied the renewal petition for the Richmond Charter Academy after, like, five years. This charter school is part of Amethod Public Schools,...
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Belief in College Value Among Americans Without Degrees | Survey Results

So, like, this new survey by the Lumina Foundation and Gallup talked to about 14,000 peeps between 18 and 59 who don't have degrees. And guess what? Turns out most of them think getting...
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Federal Funding Cuts Impact Young Dodger Fan’s Tutoring Journey

So, like, I have this weekly routine where I say goodbye to Jose, my third-grade student at Jackson Elementary in Altadena. Every Friday, it's like, “Bye, Jose, I’ll see you Monday. Have a good...
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Teachers under scrutiny: Impact of Trump’s Anti-DEI Policies

Alright, so I was talking to this teacher named Sarah Inama from Idaho, right? She had this poster in her classroom that said everyone is welcome here and had different colored hands on it....
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New Title: James Milliken Named University of California President

So, like, James B. Milliken, the big shot from the University of Texas system, got picked last Friday as the next big cheese at the University of California. He's apparently a pro at running...