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San Francisco Examiner

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Shaw’s policies on transgender students take spotlight in run for state schools boss

If you ask Sonja Shaw why she’s running for state superintendent of public instruction, she’ll say she wants to refocus schools on the basics. Enough of the division, enough of the culture wars, she says — it’s time to get politics out of the classroom. California schools are failing the state’s students, because they’re not concentrating on reading, writing and math, she says. She points to the relative success of Chino Valley Unified School District , where she serves as board president, as proof that her policies work. But for someone who wants to focus on the basics, Shaw — who was elected to the Chino Valley school board in 2022 — has generated plenty of headlines for implementing divisive policies, particularly ones that affect the LGBTQ community. Under her leadership as its president, the board has fought a yearslong battle with the state over its policy of involuntarily outing transgender kids to their parents and expelled current Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond from a board meeting after he criticized that policy while it was still under discussion. The board also barred the display of gay-pride flags in the classroom , and approved a policy to quickly remove books

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SFGate

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Times Higher Education ranks 3 California universities in world's top 10

A global rankings list by Times Higher Education includes several California schools.

California · 21d
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Morgan Hill Times

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MHUSD candidate challenged over foundation ‘launch’ claim

Morgan Hill Unified School District Trustee Sarah Northrup Gadus said she was not a founding member of the Morgan Hill Education Foundation, after she claimed in a candidate statement that she helped “guide the successful launch” of the organization. Still, one of the foundation’s founders said Gadus’s explanation...

Morgan Hill, CA · 22d
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Times Higher Education ranks 3 California universities in world's top 10

Several California universities were named among the best in the world in a new global rankings list from THE - Times Higher Education. This video created with the assistance of AI. The London-based publication ranked 2,297 institutions from 118 countries and territories, according to its website, with nine California schools...

California · 21d
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A Student Parent’s Perspective on California’s AB 2540

Governor Newsom recently signed AB 2540, which requires California community colleges with health centers to dispense abortion pills or refer students to somewhere that does. It also requires University of California and California State University campuses to advertise the service more aggressively to students. As a student parent attending Riverside City College, I feel frustrated over my state’s eager support for only one pregnancy outcome.

California · 23d

The Center Square

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Newsom claims academic gains, analyst disagrees

(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims academic gains and student achievement, but an education analyst says the state’s results for test scores mask persistent academic shortcomings, with fewer than half of students scoring proficient or above in English language arts, math and science. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the progress reflects state investments in education, including universal transitional kindergarten, expanded learning opportunities, literacy and math support, community schools and universal school meals. “The continued progress we are seeing is a testament to the hard work of students, families and educators across the state,” Newsom said in a statement. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said California had expanded student support and educational opportunities but acknowledged that academic improvement remains a challenge. “These investments have laid an important foundation, but we must do more to translate them into stronger academic outcomes,” Thurmond said in a statement. State assessment results showed according to the governors press release that student achievement of ELA scores grew overall to 71% in ELA, 61.8% in mathematics, and 86.5% in science. Lance Izumi, senior director of education studies at the Pacific Research Institute in Pasadena, criticized the state’s presentation of student achievement data, arguing

California · 21d

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California Graduation Rate Hits 87.9% as Bankrupt Charter Skews the Numbers

California's high school graduation rate climbed to 87.9% in the 2025–26 school year, its highest mark in a decade, while chronic absenteeism and suspensions both fell statewide. But buried inside those encouraging numbers is a messier story: enrollment collapses at two troubled charter schools, including one now in federal bankruptcy court, which dragged down the state's graduation statistics and distorted outcomes for Asian and white students alike.

California · 21d

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Encourage Newsom To Opt In To FSTC

EDUCATION - Governor Newsom could deliver billions of federal dollars to California students and their families if he opts into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. The FSTC allows working class families to access enrichment options for their schoolchildren that wealthy families access as a matter of course. You can help by signing a letter to him.

California · 21d

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SCV Schools, Districts Earn Placement on 2026 California ERP Honor Roll

With the release of the 2026 Smarter Balanced test scores by the California Department of Education on Thursday, Oct. 15, Educational Results Partnership has announced the 2026 Honor Roll list of California’s top performing schools and districts. Educational Results Partnership is a non-profit organization that applies data science to...

California · 21d

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Bringing college credit deeper into high school CTE

A new report suggests expanding dual-enrollment career and technical education programs in secondary schools. More than 1 million high school graduates each year complete substantial CTE coursework without taking a single dual-enrollment course. That’s a missed opportunity for community colleges to connect career preparation more directly to college. A...

California · 21d

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The Best Colleges in California

WalletHub has released new rankings of the best colleges and universities in America. The site compared nearly 740 institutions in the U.S. based on 30 key metrics. They fell under seven categories: 1) Student Selectivity 2) Cost & Financing 3) Faculty Resources 4) Campus Safety 5) Campus Experience 6) Educational Outcomes and 7) Career Outcomes.

California · 24d

USA TODAY

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Northern California high schools continue to climb football rankings

Southern California dominates the leaderboard in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national rankings , but Northern California high school football continues to climb the charts for consecutive weeks. Santa Margarita High School (Rancho Santa Margarita) is the top-ranked prep football team in the country. They were No. 2 last week. The others from SoCal are No. 12 St. John Bosco, No. 14 Sierra Canyon and No. 24 Mater Dei. De La Salle High School (Concord) still remains the only NorCal school ranked in the USAT Sports Super 25. They're coming off a bye week but managed to move up a spot in the overall rankings. Although not nationally ranked, Folsom High School of northeastern Sacramento County, is regionally one of the top prep football programs and continues to rise in the USA TODAY Sports Super 15 West region football rankings . Here's where the Northern California high schools rank according to USA TODAY : De La Salle moves up Super 25 rankings The Spartans might be fresh from a bye week, but were were able to move up a spot to No. 19 from No. 20 since North Shore High School (Houston, Texas) dropped from No. 17 to No.

Northern California, CA · 23d

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Ex-Mountain View Student Sues District, Says Yearbook Slur Went Unpunished

A former Mountain View High School student is suing the Mountain View Los Altos High School District, alleging that administrators failed to address years of racist harassment and a fabricated yearbook quote printed under his name. Amir Ware says he brought his concerns to Principal Kip Glazer and Superintendent Eric Volta, but the district did not publicly acknowledge the incident or investigate his complaints.

Mountain View, CA · 21d

Gilroy Dispatch

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South County Pilots award $18k in scholarships

The South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) awarded a record $18,000 to seven aspiring aviation professionals through its 2026 scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded to students pursuing careers as pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians, says a press release from SCAPA. The association selected five students to receive $3,000 each,...

San Martin, CA · 23d

EdSource

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California to begin screening Workforce Pell programs’ eligibility. Here are the details

California colleges will begin launching workforce training programs eligible for Workforce Pell federal aid later this month, the California Student Aid Commission announced Thursday. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 21, higher education institutions and career technical education providers can apply to participate in the new federal grant program, which provides adult learners with financial assistance to participate in short-term training programs.  The commission will launch a... read more

California · 21d

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California students post gains in math, science and English in 2025-26

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California students made gains across key academic and success measures during the 2025-26 school year, with test scores rising in English, math and science while the statewide graduation rate reached a record high of 87.9 percent. For the first time, the state released assessment results and California School Dashboard data together to give families and educators a more complete picture of student performance.

California · 22d

CalMatters

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School test scores up, but just a little, as progress slows in K-12 classes

K-12 student test scores rose slightly last year, while enrollment numbers dropped.

California · 22d

CafeMom

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School Board Candidate Faces Backlash Over Allegedly Sexist AI Campaign Flyer Targeting Female Opponent

Political advertising is rarely kind to opponents, and politicians love to take cheap shots when they can. This isn’t limited to presidential elections or local government races; even school board campaigns can have a very ugly side. A California man running for school board reportedly used artificial intelligence to create a campaign ad smearing his opponent. David Ray Miyashiro attempted a strange sexist-looking attack against Amy Flicker. He allegedly created an image of her surrounded by baked goods. Next to that photo was an image of him in a business suit. The flyer created intense backlash that’s likely the exact opposite of what Miyashiro hoped for. Miyashiro and Flicker want the same seat on the school board. According to KUSI, Miyashiro and Flicker both hope to win the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) Trustee Area 1 seat that Rimga Viskanta will vacate at the end of their term. Flicker worked as Encinitas planning and environmental commissioner in the past. Miyashiro currently serves as the superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District. The San Dieguito Faculty Association issued a news release obtained by KUSI accusing Miyashiro of using AI for his flyer. The labor union, which represents more than

California · 22d

LAist

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California graduation rate hits 10-year high, but 18% of students are chronically absent

California’s graduation rates reached a decade high last school year, while chronic absenteeism and suspensions continued to decline.

California · 21d

pasadenaweekly.com

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Improving Access: California streamlines CalFresh enrollment for college students

Every undergraduate college student enrolled in a degree program at a California Community College (CCC), California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC) meets the initial application requirements for CalFresh, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week, removing barriers that kept financially eligible students from even applying for the benefits they’re entitled to. Students can apply to receive up to $306 a month for food and groceries.

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