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Federal investments needed for state’s higher education system in fight against COVID-19

by Guest Commentary August 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Congress should approve federal funds needed for universities to continue to play a leading role in combating today’s public health emergency.

Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon urges lawmakers to approve the state budget bill, at the Capitol on June 15, 2020. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Budget deal shields neediest Californians, shifts burden to middle class

by Laurel Rosenhall June 24, 2020June 29, 2020

SAT study guides at Barnes and Noble bookstore in Emeryville. The UC system is considering scrapping SAT requirements for admission. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

UCs ditch the SAT and ACT — set out to make a “fairer” standardized test

by Mikhail Zinshteyn May 21, 2020May 22, 2020

Allen Burnett, who just had his sentence commuted after 27 years in prison, said after he started working toward a B.A., his stepdaughter was inspired to enroll at Cal State LA, and his nieces and nephews have since started going to school. Photos by J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA

A college education in prison opens path to freedom

by Vanessa Rancano, KQED September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

My turn: Extend community colleges’ 4-year degree program

by Guest Commentary September 3, 2018

Brown’s fire plan to help utilities

by Dan Morain July 25, 2018July 8, 2019