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Tag: California Community Colleges

Elizabeth Clews at a library at the University of California, Santa Cruz campus in Santa Cruz, on Sept. 27, 2023. Photo by Laure Andrillon for CalMatters
Posted inHigher Education

She lost her financial aid while homeless. A bill on Newsom’s desk could help students like her

Avatar photo by Adam Echelman September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

To qualify for financial aid, students must maintain a certain grade-point-average, but many don’t. A bill on Gov. Newsom’s desk would make it easier for students to keep their aid and stay in college.

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy addresses attendees during the state Republican Party convention in Sacramento on March 11, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

California Republicans take center stage for 2024 election

Avatar photo by Lynn La September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
Students walk through campus at Sacramento City College on Feb. 23, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Posted inHigher Education

California community college enrollment is up, but one group of students lags behind

Avatar photo by Adam Echelman September 27, 2023September 26, 2023
A voter drops off a ballot inside an official ballot drop box located in Tower District in central Fresno on June 7, 2022.
Posted inWhatMatters

What changes will California voters see in 2024 election?

Avatar photo by Sameea Kamal September 20, 2023September 20, 2023
Welding instructor Mitchell Schmidt teaches a student to use welding tools during a welding course at Lakeshore College in Wisconsin on Aug. 16, 2023. Lakeshore College offers courses that practice competency-based education that some California schools are hoping to adopt. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local
Posted inHigher Education

The inspiration for California’s ‘grand experiment’ at community colleges? Wisconsin

Avatar photo by Adam Echelman September 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Students walk through campus at Sacramento City College on Feb. 23, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Posted inHigher Education

A plan to guarantee community college transfer to California’s public universities died. Now it’s back

Avatar photo by Mikhail Zinshteyn September 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Fast food workers rally at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 31, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

Let’s make a deal at the California Legislature

Avatar photo by Lynn La September 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Students walking onto campus at Fresno City College on Oct. 3, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local
Posted inHigher Education

Legislative fix would save student housing at some California community colleges

Avatar photo by Mikhail Zinshteyn September 6, 2023September 5, 2023
Proponents and opponents to SB 403 outside the state Capitol in Sacramento before the Assembly Judiciary Hearing on July 5, 2023.
Posted inWhatMatters

California lawmakers send caste discrimination bill to Newsom

Avatar photo by Lynn La September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
Los Angeles Mission College in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2023.
Posted inHigher Education

Why Cal State is pushing back on community colleges’ plans to offer bachelor’s degrees

Avatar photo by Adam Echelman August 11, 2023September 13, 2023

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