Tag: California
California Community Colleges: Rising Financial Aid Fraud Crisis
California Community Colleges: Battling Financial Aid Fraud
California's community colleges have been facing a surge in financial aid fraud perpetrated by scammers posing as students,...
UC Announces Significant Tuition Hike for Non-California Residents
The University of California has announced a significant increase in tuition for out-of-state undergraduate students who will be entering the university in the upcoming...
Expanding Arts Education Hindered by Teacher and Classroom Shortages in Los...
California's ambitious arts education initiative, Proposition 28, faces significant challenges in Los Angeles due to a shortage of teachers and classroom space, according to...
Improving Teacher Morale: Analyzing Damaging District Practices
You are being excessed.
Those three little words were spoken by my principal at the first staff meeting, my first day back at work, just...
California Education Chief Vows to Protect School Funding Amid Trump’s Dept....
California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, held a news conference in Sacramento on Friday to address President-elect Donald Trump's plans to abolish...
School Board Election Results: Success for Both Conservative and Progressive Candidates
School board elections have been a hot topic in California recently, with tensions rising between conservative and progressive candidates over educational policies regarding gender...
California voters approve $10 billion school construction bond
Californians recently voted in favor of a $10 billion initiative to support construction projects for schools and community colleges. This victory for Proposition 2...
Impact of Trump’s Win on California Education
The re-election of Donald Trump is expected to lead to a period of conflict and tension between the White House and California's political and...
Protecting California Students: Education Leaders Address Trump Policy Concerns
Alejandra Lopez, a political science student at Cal Poly Pomona, was deeply distressed to see Donald Trump potentially winning a second term in office...
California students face high stakes in Harris vs. Trump showdown
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have different views on education and the role of the federal government in shaping it. The election outcome today...
Navigating the Presidential Election: Insights from California Teachers
In the weeks leading up to the presidential election, California history and social studies teachers have approached the topic with varying degrees of caution...
Engaging California Student Voters: Quizzes, Coffee Sleeves, and Door-Knocking
Every Monday for the past few weeks, Cal Poly Pomona student Melvyn Hernandez has been manning a table outside the Bronco Student Center to...
Empowering Youth Civically: California Foundations’ Initiative
As Californians prepare for upcoming elections that could have a significant impact on the youth, a group of foundations in California has come together...
California Climate Initiative: New Opportunities for Community College Students
As time goes by, we are becoming more aware of how climate change can impact our lives. In California, the most prominent issues are...
Proposition 2: A Crucial Solution for California’s Students and Schools
After years of neglect and underfunding, California's schools are facing a crisis. Many students are attending schools with unsafe conditions, outdated buildings, and inadequate...
Transforming Math Education for English Learners in California: A Commentary
In California and across the United States, English learners often do not receive the attention they deserve in the education system. Despite being one...
Comparing Dual Enrollment in California to Other States: A Comprehensive Report
Dual enrollment programs have been identified as a powerful tool to address equity gaps in college enrollment and completion rates. However, a recent report...
California Passes Legislation to Safeguard Children from Addictive Social Media
California is taking a stand against the potentially harmful effects of social media on children. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed groundbreaking legislation aimed at...
Enrollment Decline of Low-Income Undocumented Students in California’s Public Universities: Q&A
Enrollment numbers of low-income undocumented students at the University of California and California State University have taken a significant hit, dropping by 50% between...
California School Boards Association Sues Over Unconstitutional Budget Provision
The California School Boards Association recently filed a lawsuit against the Newsom administration over a provision in the state budget that they claim is...
Becoming a Teacher in California: Essential Information and Tips
Over the past ten years, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers have invested significant amounts of state funding into various grants and initiatives aimed...