EducationNew elementary school opens in Roseville, a testament to former Black superintendent’s legacyJuly 31, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaRoseville's new Rex Fortune Elementary School will bring science, technology, engineering, arts and math education to under-resourced students in Center Joint Unified School District. Its first day of instruction begins Aug. 7.
EducationStudent leaders, lieutenant governor urge Cal State to delay vote on tuition increaseJuly 30, 2023CSU trustees plan to vote in September on annual 6% tuition increases
EducationCommunity college transfer numbers are a key benchmark of success, but they remain far below the state’s own goalJuly 24, 2023Transfer to a four-year institution is a benchmark for success among community colleges, but the numbers are low and disparities across the system persist, especially between colleges in rural areas and those in wealthy suburbs.
EducationStudent loan payments restart this fall — here’s what to know, paths to loan forgivenessJuly 24, 2023 | Janelle SalangaClose to 4 million Californians with student debt will resume payments for student loans starting in October. Here’s what you need to know about repayment options, your rights as a borrower and what’s ahead.
EducationWhen California educators return to their rural hometowns, the result can be ‘brain gain’July 23, 2023Californians who return to their rural hometowns and get involved in public education find satisfaction in reconnecting with their roots.
State GovernmentCalifornians are smoking less: Why that’s a problem for these early childhood servicesJuly 23, 2023A new ban on flavored tobacco products is accelerating a decline in nicotine tax revenue that funds California’s early childhood services. Some programs are already making cuts.
Folsom Public Library ends fines, the last in Sacramento County to do soJuly 21, 2023 | Steve MilneThe Folsom City Council voted July 11 to end the practice. Libraries across the country, including all now in Sacramento and Yolo counties, have stopped collecting fines for overdue materials in recent years.
EducationCal State has a new chancellor. Her challenges include the system’s sexual misconduct allegations and massive budget gapJuly 12, 2023Mildred García will take over a system confronting a budget shortfall, declining enrollment and complaints about how Cal State officials have handled sexual misconduct allegations.
EducationProposal to raise CSU tuition annually moves to a board vote this September amid student opposition, frustrationJuly 11, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIf approved, the multi-year proposal would raise tuition by 6% each year for the next five years, and is meant to help the statewide system with its $1.5 billion deficit.
