California Accepting Grant Applications for $250 Million Educational Fund Max Pringle Tuesday, January 21, 2014 | Sacramento, CA Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Ryan Utt / Wikimedia State Superintendent of Public Instruction TomTorlakson says the legislature created the California Career Pathways Trust last summer. It’s intended to pay for programs that provide hands-on training to deserving high school and community college students. “We want employers to provide these internships and mentorships to be able to go into the real world of work and see what is actually required and what the jobs are,” says Torlakson. “There’s so many new jobs being created.” School officials say industries like biotech, healthcare and aerospace have complained about a lack of qualified workers. The officials say Pathways Trust grants could be used to prepare part of that future workforce. Funds from the first of about 40 three-year grants will begin distribution in June. Among other conditions, grant proposals must include a five-year budget plan. educationSacramento City schools superintendent discusses vaccine mandate for the districtOctober 21, 2021Superintendent Jorge Aguilar called the vaccine requirement “a path forward to keeping our schools open.” The mandate takes effect Nov. 30, seven months before the state requirement begins.California education leaders discuss Black student disparitiesOctober 15, 2021The state superintendent, other officials look at challenges, solutions to creating equity for all students and families.Sacramento City Unified Parents Frustrated With District’s Independent Study ProgramSeptember 13, 2021Roughly 1,600 students at Sacramento City Unified schools have chosen to continue learning at home through the pandemic. But most of the kids remain without teacher assignments, and parents say the district has left many questions unanswered.California To Require Teachers, Staff Be Vaccinated Or Tested For COVID-19August 11, 2021California will require that all teachers and school staff be vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19, becoming the first state to impose such measures ahead of the new school year.Sacramento City Teacher’s Use Of N-Word Sparks Debate About Anti-Racist TrainingJuly 15, 2021A Sacramento City school teacher was recorded using racial slurs in the classroom. But one question from organizers still lingers: In a district that has mandatory anti-bias training for teachers, how could this incident happen? Follow us for more stories like this CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you. As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today. Donate Today
