K-12 Education
One school, nine students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open
With costs sometimes exceeding $100,000 per student, small districts are often under pressure to close schools.
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K-12 Education
Getting into a UC or Cal State requires these classes. Almost half of students don’t take them
Students who take these courses are more likely to go to college straight after high school. A high school in Compton is a state leader.
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State finds ‘systemic’ failures in how a California school district handles sex abuse allegations
Attorney General Rob Bonta issues sweeping reforms for the El Monte Union High School District after an investigation found “systemic” failures in its handling of staff sexual misconduct allegations.
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Schools move to minimize Chavez’s role in civil rights movement: ‘We stand with survivors of violence’
The state will be updating its history and social studies curriculum. Students typically learn about Chávez in fourth, ninth and eleventh grade.
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California teachers ‘tread lightly’ for America’s 250th as they navigate competing narratives
California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution.
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‘Shocking’: What Supreme Court ruling on transgender policy means for California students
The court blocked California’s policy barring school districts from requiring teachers to “out” transgender students to their parents, unless the students gave permission.
Technology
To attend prom or a football game, California students first had to surrender their data
The state’s privacy protection agency is fining PlayOn $1.1 million for violating state law. The company, which operates the ticketing service GoFan, required students and parents to share their data to access tickets for high school events.
K-12 Education
Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’
The California Teachers Association organized to trigger a wave of negotiations and potential strikes to garner public attention and flex political muscle.
Climate Change
What California’s planned power outages are costing schools: darkness, disruption and debt
California schools faced repeated planned power outages in 2024-2025 as Edison cut electricity to prevent wildfires, forcing closures and costly backup power solutions.
Education
Modern parenting means apps for sports, school and more. Where is the data going?
California is a national leader in data privacy. Yet state law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students’ data.