All high school students are required to take civics, but a lack of money can limit opportunities. And in some communities, parent objections pressure teachers to avoid certain topics.
An aspiring California law student says a fellowship program called Dream Beyond Bars has taught him emotional intelligence and resilience, along with political organizing and advocacy.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Master Plan for Career Education” seeks to help the more than 7 million adults in California who lack college degrees by giving them college credit for their work experience and by changing the requirements on some state jobs.
National and California experts say Trump's mass deportation plans make filling out the federal financial aid application for college a risk to students with undocumented parents. California's own application has more safeguards.
Almost every sector faces a "skills gap." California has made strides to build up its apprenticeship programs and should double-down to help sustain an innovative economy.
Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — it’s highest rate ever. On other goals, the system is further behind.