EducationCalifornia colleges agree on how to interpret in-state tuition law for undocumented studentsMay 6, 2024Advocates say many students have been wrongfully denied in-state tuition because of misinformation and different interpretations of the law.
Sacramento RegionPro-Palestine encampment at Sac State permitted to stay through May 8, university saysMay 2, 2024 | Chris Hagan | Claire Morgan | Tony RodriguezThe group is led by Students for Justice in Palestine at Sac State, and demonstrators are asking for the university to divest from companies that do business with Israel.
EducationViolence erupts at UCLA as protests over Israel's war in Gaza escalate across the U.S.May 1, 2024Members of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in Los Angeles clashed, with reports of fireworks and pepper spray use. Elsewhere, universities are tearing down encampments and arresting students.
EducationCal Poly Humboldt police arrest 31 people amid pro-Palestinian campus demonstrationApril 30, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezUniversity officials say protesters were arrested without incident after occupying two campus buildings and refusing to disperse. Protesters, in support of the people of Gaza, demand the university divest from companies doing business with Israel. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationRural counties far from universities struggle to recruit teachersApril 26, 2024Allowing community colleges to offer K-12 credentials could be a solution, UCLA report says
State GovernmentColleagues remember Delaine Eastin, the only woman to be elected California state superintendentApril 25, 2024During her two terms, from 1995 to 2003, Eastin successfully pushed for lower class sizes in elementary schools, new academic standards and the installation of school gardens.
EducationWill less homework stress make California students happier?April 24, 2024A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.
State GovernmentJudge rejects changing the name of California’s trans youth ballot measureApril 22, 2024Supporters of a California trans youth ballot measure wanted to change the name assigned by the attorney general, but a judge said no.
EducationSacramento City Unified makes Interim Superintendent Lisa Allen permanentApril 19, 2024Allen, who has been with Sacramento City Unified School District for 28 years, was unanimously appointed superintendent by the school board on Thursday. She took over in July after her predecessor Jorge Aguilar stepped down.
EducationCalifornia attempts to increase access to state financial aid for students as FAFSA problems persistApril 11, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaCalifornia officials are trying to increase access to state financial aid after issues with the federal form’s online portal. Deadlines have been extended for students and additional applications are available for students from mixed-status families.
