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Two events frame California educational crisis
A new lawsuit alleges that state officials have failed to intervene in low-performing schools, leaving children unable to read. Meanwhile, new high school graduation data tell us that while graduation rates are low in big city districts, rural districts with large numbers of Latino kids are showing high rates.
By • August 1, 2018
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Big changes coming to vital community colleges
California's 114 community colleges play a vital role in post-high school education but often don't get the respect they deserve. Now big changes are coming, some fostered by outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown, others by the colleges themselves.
By • July 30, 2018
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Big water moves mark Brown’s final months
Big moves are being made on water policy in the final months of Jerry Brown's second governorship, including twin tunnels beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a new water allocation policy and money for new water storage reservoirs.
By • July 29, 2018
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Pension fund earnings up, but crushing debts remain
California's economy is booming and tax revenues are pouring into public treasuries, but schools and local governments say mandatory payments into pension funds are causing them to dip into reserves and ask taxpayers for more money.
By • July 25, 2018
A map of California showing how it would be divided into three separate states under the Three Californias initiative
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Splitting California runs afoul of constitution
The measure to split California into three states has been removed from the November ballot by the state Supreme Court. Opponents say it would violate the state constitution because revising the constitution can only be initiated in the Legislature.
By • July 23, 2018

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