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The Modesto Bee

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Pitman High students write letters on issues important to California youth

As part of a mock election unit he’s conducting at Pitman High School in Turlock, teacher Isaac W. Farhadian had students from his AP U.S. government and dual enrollment political science 101 courses write letters to the editor. Because of the volume of letters, we are breaking them up by ballot issues. The following letters ... Student Pedestrian Safety Dear Editor, On Sept. 17, three children and their grandmother were hit by a vehicle in the crosswalk of Eisenhut Elementary in Modesto. Based on local reports, there was no crossing guard present. This incident demands attention be given to the safety of all students. All elementary schools especially need crossing guards to monitor students before and after school, even in areas where only a few students cross. Police presence would also undoubtedly play a helpful role in promoting safety. However, because it is not very practical to have police present at every school each day, other measures must be taken. Flashing school zone speed limit signs need to be installed next to schools. Speed cameras and signs reminding drivers of the consequences of speeding would also be helpful in improving safety. Crosswalks and bike paths should be repainted in bright

California · 17d

pajaronian.com

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‘Catz hoping to keep playing in the CCS playoffs | Girls flag football

The Watsonville High girls flag football team capped off its Pacific Coast Athletic League season on a high note with a crushing 40-7 victory over Soledad High on Tuesday night. The Wildcatz were spearheaded by junior quarterback Aaliyah Arellano, who celebrated her birthday by throwing for 104 yards and a...

Watsonville, CA · 15d
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hoodline.com

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Newsom Signs AB 1959, Closing Juvenile Loophole Born From Santana High Case

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1959 into law on September 27, 2026, closing a legal gap that nearly allowed a convicted teenage mass shooter to walk free with little more than probation. San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan and Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel marked the signing this week, framing it as a fix for a loophole exposed by the case of 2001 Santana High School shooter Charles “Andy” Williams.

California · 18d
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KQED

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New Study Shows Low-Income Students Gain Most From Transitional Kindergarten

The first children to attend transitional kindergarten when it began in California public schools more than a decade ago made significant learning gains that persisted into later elementary school years, according to a new UC Berkeley study. Children from lower-income families benefited the most from TK, according to a research...

California · 16d
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MUSD, five schools named to 2026 California Honor Roll

Menifee Union School District (MUSD) is proud to announce that the district and five of its schools have been named to the 2026 California Honor Roll by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP), recognizing academic achievement and excellence in education. MUSD earned recognition as a 2026 California Honor Roll Star District,...

Menifee, CA · 15d

Lassen County News

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College Corps program expands to new university and college campuses

GO-Serve Director and California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday announced yesterday the expansion of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps to additional college and university campuses throughout California, bringing the total number of participating schools to 54 and the total number of students serving annually to over 4,000. “Since we swore in the...

California · 16d

laschoolreport.com

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These California School Districts Are Losing Students — But They’re Gaining Infants and Toddlers

Your donation will help us produce journalism like this. Please give today. Less than a year after dwindling enrollment forced the closure of three elementary schools, California’s Berryessa Union School District added small, child-sized sinks and toilets at one campus to serve 150 infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The district...

Los Angeles, CA · 17d

Laist.com

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Newsom's choice on school

Before he heads out the door, Gov. Gavin Newsom must decide whether California will join 31 states in a new multibillion-dollar school choice program, funded by private donations, that President Donald Trump included last year in his One Big Beautiful Bill. Why now: Like most Democratic governors, Newsom hasn’t signaled...

California · 16d

Coast News

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Palomar, MiraCosta weigh new bachelor’s degrees under complex state rules

REGION — Two new laws passed by the state Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month open the door for community colleges to offer additional bachelor’s degrees beginning in 2028. The changes would give students the option of earning a four-year degree for far less money than the same degree at a California State University, University of California or private college campus.

San Marcos, CA · 18d

Los Angeles Times

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Preschool, transitional kindergarten deliver big: 11 months ahead in reading, 8 in math

Children who were part of California's transitional kindergarten expansion scored ahead on reading and math in third and fourth grades, researchers found.

California · 16d

KTVU FOX 2

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Test scores rose in California, but there is still work to be done

While test scores in math, science, and reading are showing progress, California students remain below pre-pandemic levels—a baseline that was already falling short of state proficiency standards. An education expert joins Mornings on 2 to look beyond basic recovery and break down what real growth in state schools will require.

California · 16d

MaxPreps

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MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 24 Edna Karr wins 35th straight game with 48-14 rout of Chalmette

One of the biggest games of the week takes place in Southern California as No. 19 Mater Dei (Santa Ana) hosts Orange Lutheran (Orange) on Friday. Mater Dei has bounced back with two straight wins after consecutive losses against No. 7 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) and No. 2 Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita).

Southern California, CA · 15d

hoodline.com

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Grossmont Schools Bring Back All 9 Librarians After Year-Long Fight

Grossmont Union High School District has agreed to bring back all nine of its teacher librarians for the 2027-28 school year, closing out more than a year of turmoil that began when the East County district eliminated the positions and touched off lawsuits, union grievances and accusations of political retaliation against LGBTQ+ supporters.

California · 16d

piedmontexedra.com

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9 California universities rank among top 100 in the world

Six University of California campuses and three private California universities were listed as among the top 100 universities in the world, according to the 2027 World University rankings. The rankings evaluate five main factors — teaching, research, the economic footprint of that research and international staff, students and research collaborations...

California · 25d

sanbenito.com

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High school district appoints Elaine Zuniga Galdos as new superintendent

Hollister High alumna and longtime employee of the San Benito High School District Elaine Zuniga Galdos has been named the district’s new superintendent. The SBHSD board of trustees unanimously appointed Galdos to the new position on Oct. 13. She will take over the superintendent’s post from Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum as of Feb. 1, 2027.

Hollister, CA · 19d

therecord.media

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California warns all public school students of data stolen in contractor breach

A cyberattack on a contractor for California’s Department of Education (CDE) exposed troves of sensitive information covering all children enrolled in public schools over the last three years. The CDE released multiple statements over the last week warning the state’s students that assessment contractor Educational Testing Service (ETS) suffered...

California · 18d

ijpr.org

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New immigrant student enrollment has taken a nosedive in California schools

Across California, the number of new immigrant students or “newcomers” in their first three years in the U.S. has fallen sharply over the past two years. The drop follows an abrupt decrease in border crossings in early 2025 amid changes in federal immigration policy. The decline has been...

California · 18d

LAist

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Newsom’s dilemma: Join or spurn new federal school choice program

Before he heads out the door, Gov. Gavin Newsom must decide whether California will join 31 states in a new multibillion-dollar school choice program.

California · 16d

CBS Sacramento

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McGeorge law students break down California ballot measures to help voters make informed decisions

Students at UOP's McGeorge School of Law spent the semester examining the statewide propositions on the November ballot, researching their potential effects and compiling their findings into a 268-page report available online.

California · 16d

actionnewsnow.com

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Hacker accesses state testing system, personal information on public school students possibly exposed

California state education officials say a hacker was able to access a state testing system that is operated by ETS. The data breach could impact students who were enrolled in public schools over the past three years, with exposed records possibly including names, birth dates, addresses, and disability status.

California · 17d