K-12 Education
School test scores up, but just a little, as progress slows in K-12 classes
K-12 student test scores rose slightly last year, while enrollment numbers dropped.
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K-12 Education
California math scores are far below grade level. This screener will test students’ skills early
Students behind in their math skills would get tutoring so they can catch up.
K-12 Education
‘Feels like erasure’: Why Native American students may be undercounted by 90% in California schools
Native American students who also identify as another race, such as Black, white or Asian, are counted as “two or more races,” not Native American.
K-12 Education
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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California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated’
Community colleges are spending millions on AI-powered chatbots that students say often give inaccurate answers. Many might see upgrades this year.
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How college students can earn $10,000 for making a difference in CA communities
The popular College Corps program pays students up to $10,000 for community service work including tutoring incarcerated youth, assisting at food banks and more. The program is expanding from 45 to 52 campuses, adding hundreds of more students.
Education
California schools face a new budget hit: Soaring insurance costs after sex abuse lawsuits
A recent state law lifted the statute of limitations on sex abuse lawsuits, driving a huge increase in payouts by school districts and government agencies. It has also increased insurance premiums for all agencies.
Education
California wants to overhaul high school learning. This school is leading the way
CART High offers work experience, academics tailored to students’ interests, stronger personal connections with staff and multidisciplinary courses that link directly to careers and community needs
K-12 Education
Student test scores surge, but still lag behind pre-pandemic levels
The Smarter Balanced standardized test results increased for almost every student group and every grade, in every subject.
K-12 Education
Newsom signs bill to prevent sex abuse in schools
The law requires a database intended to stop teachers facing credible accusations of abuse from quitting and getting rehired at another school, potentially abusing more children.