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California dominates top 10 in new TIME university rankings

Time Magazine and Statista have released their annual ranking of the top 500 universities in the U.S., and California schools are leading the pack — with Stanford University claiming the No. 1 spot and 3 other California schools landing in the top 10.

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KTLA

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"We need to teach reading, writing, and math": One-on-one w/ Superintendent Candidate Sonja Shaw

California · 8d

The 74

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California Superintendent Candidates Clash Over Everything but School Funding

During a debate this month, the two candidates vying to become California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction exchanged barbs over every question that was posed: Their performance as school board members, parental rights, Title IX and college readiness.  But asked separately by The 74 about proposals to reform the state’s education funding formula, Democrat Richard Barrera […]

California · 9d

The Center Square

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16 states might tax federally approved education plans

(The Center Square) – Families in 16 states could face state taxes and penalties for using what's called a "529 education savings plan" to pay for expenses approved under federal law, according to a report from the American Legislative Exchange Council. Congress established the 529 education savings plan in 1996 through the Small Business Job Protection Act. The 529 plan allows a family to save for qualified education expenses, including certain costs associated with K-12 education and higher education, according to Fidelity. The families save money through tax-deferred investments. ALEC released its report Wednesday, "Building a Better Path to Education: State 529 Laws After the Working Families Tax Cuts," examining differences between federal rules governing qualified education expenses and state policies. According to the report, 11 states - California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Oregon and Vermont - do not allow 529 funds to cover any K-12 expenses under their state rules. Arkansas, Kentucky and Louisiana allow funds to cover K-12 tuition, but only up to $10,000 annually. Indiana and Montana allow K-12 tuition expenses up to $20,000 annually but do not permit the full range of expenses authorized under federal law. The Center Square reached

California · 9d

EdSource

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Inside California’s decadelong higher education expansion in prisons

More than a decade since Gov. Jerry Brown's criminal justice reforms, California now offers 13 bachelor’s degree programs in prisons with nearly 500 graduates to date.

California · 9d

Grit Daily

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California Daycare Grant Raises Questions About Nonexistent Locations

The William Law Foundation received $18,216,131 in California child care grants before opening its first daycare. State records show one licensed location, while the nonprofit advertised more than 40 across 10 counties. The post California Daycare Grant Raises Questions About Nonexistent Locations appeared first on Grit Daily News .

California · 9d

Beverly Hills Standard

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BHUSD Top 10 in California Math Gains as Most Districts Fall Short

Only about one in five California districts has a majority of students meeting standards in both English and math. BHUSD ranks ninth statewide in math gains among qualifying districts.

Beverly Hills, CA · 12d

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Seniors Encourage Voter Registration Efforts at CSUN Before Midterm Elections

On a sunny Tuesday on the campus of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) – exactly one week before Election Day, Nov. 3 – a group in the student quad suddenly broke into dance. Grooving along to Janelle Monáe’s political anthem “Turntables” next to a voter registration table, their message was clear: “Vote!”

California · 9d

CalMatters

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New reforms give California’s next governor a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape education

California's governor will have more power over schools because they'll appoint a newly created education commissioner. The reform also changed the state superintendent's job.

California · 12d

EdSource

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Cost of University of California education surpasses $50K for Californians

The UC system is now charging California residents more than $50,000 per year to attend, The New York Times reported.  Including tuition, room and board, fees and other expenses, UC Berkeley is costing families $54,674 this year for new students living on campus, according to The Times.  Both UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara also crossed the $50,000 threshold, according to the Times. Many students,... read more

California · 12d

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In avenging their only loss of the season, Wildcats look primed to defend CCS title

The beauty of the Los Gatos High field hockey team is its ability to never underestimate the competition, even though oftentimes their opponents are clearly out-classed. That mental focus is one of the many reasons why the Wildcats have been the Central Coast Section’s premier program for the better part of three decades.

Los Gatos, CA · 10d

NBC Bay Area

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CSU faculty rallies continue as strike authorization vote begins

Rallies are taking place across California State University campuses in the Bay Area and across the state as the threat of a future strike escalates for tens of thousands of faculty members. Some rallies started before Wednesday, and almost two dozen more schools are expected to hold rallies through mid-November.

San Francisco, CA · 10d

EdSource

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Only 1 in 5 California districts had a majority of students meeting math standards

Just 21% of California school districts had a majority of students meeting or exceeding English and math standards in 2025-26, according to the latest state test scores.

California · 12d

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Pajaro Valley Unified School District Closure Recommendations Pushed to Winter

WATSONVILLE — A committee studying possible school closures in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District has asked for more time, with a proposal now likely to reach the Board of Trustees in January. The 23-member Sustainable Schools Advisory committee was originally expected to finish its work in November, but...

Watsonville, CA · 13d

Los Angeles Times

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Prop. 3 is being touted by unions as a school funding bill. That's partly true

Proposition 3 is touted as a school funding bill. Learn how California's other tax measure on high incomes would actually distribute its revenue.

California · 11d

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California School Districts Investigated Over Student Surveys

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating three California school districts over student surveys that allegedly asked sensitive personal questions without parental consent. North Monterey County, Palo Alto, and San Francisco Unified are under investigation over activities used in Ethnic Studies classes. Reports say students were asked to complete exercises called “Wheel of Power/Privilege” and “Mapping My Identities.” The activities reportedly asked students about their sexual orientation, gender identity, family income, and race, before having them assess their level of privilege. Under federal law, schools may be required to notify parents and obtain written consent before surveying students about certain protected topics. Some parents also allege they were prevented from fully reviewing the Ethnic Studies curriculum, even after requesting access. The investigation will examine whether the districts violated federal requirements governing student surveys and parental rights. Officials have not yet publicly detailed what consequences, if any, the districts could face if violations are found.

California · 11d

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California State University faculty union prepares to strike

The California State University faculty union is asking its members to authorize a strike, as negotiations with the California State University system remain stalled. This summer, the California Faculty Association declared an impasse after 16 months of negotiation with the CSU. The union's president said university officials negotiating with the union have "not been honest agents."

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Abortion access expands for California’s community colleges

Almost four years ago, access to medicated abortion got easier for California college students — but only at certain schools. University of California and California State University campuses had to offer abortion pills, which is the most common way clinics provide abortions. But community colleges were not included. Last...

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