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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

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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

EdSource

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California expands College Corps service program to 54 campuses

California’s College Corps program, which partners student workers with nonprofits and campuses in exchange for tuition and living assistance, has expanded to 54 colleges and universities in the state, the Newsom administration announced Wednesday. Since the program started four years ago, more than 10,000 fellows have worked with educational institutions and community organizations in exchange for financial assistance. The new partner institutions include: UC... read more

California · 17d

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School Board approves new math pathways for secondary schools

The Board of Education approved a plan on Oct. 14 to update the middle and high school math pathways starting in 2027, moving the district away from its current Integrated Math approach and returning to an “Algebra I – Geometry – Algebra II” pathway that could start as early as seventh grade or as late as ninth grade. PUSD last adopted a secondary math curriculum in 2014-15; curriculum reviews typically take place at the district-level based on a seven-year cycle, according to the district.

California · 18d

calschoolnews.org

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California School Dashboard Brings Good News, Warning Signs

The California Department of Education (CDE) released the 2026 California School Dashboard last week, showing improvement across nearly every major statewide measure. But one critical area continues to lag – academic proficiency. First, the good news:. The statewide graduation rate climbed to 87.9%, the highest level in the past...

California · 18d

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More Riverside County Students Claim CalKIDS Funds for College Than Any Other County in California

RIVERSIDE – In 2024, the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) launched an online dashboard tracking CalKIDS scholarship enrollment at all 515 public schools in the county as part of Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez’s Financial Literacy Initiative, first launched in 2021. According to the...

Riverside County, CA · 19d

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First Star college prep program for foster youth included in California budget

The California state budget has included First Star College Prep for the fourth consecutive year to fund university-based academies for foster youth. The program supports foster middle school students with long-term preparation aimed at building successful careers. For children in foster care, attending college can often feel out of reach....

California · 17d

The 74

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School Test Scores Up, but Progress Slows in California K-12 Classes

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s K-12 student test scores improved slightly in almost all categories last year, but progress slowed following a post-pandemic surge, according to state data released today. “It’s slow but steady improvement,” said Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the State Board of Education. “It suggests […]

California · 18d

SFGate

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New limits on bachelors degrees worry California community colleges

Gov. Gavin Newsom last month signed laws that will place new limits on how many bachelor's degree programs California's community colleges can offer, with stricter caps for districts with lower graduation and transfer rates. But a key part of the overhaul remains unresolved: It's unclear where each district will fall...

California · 21d

MaxPreps

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California high school football: CIF Week 10 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

The 2026 California high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's prep football slate in The Golden State.

California · 18d

sierranewsonline.com

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Student Data Breach: California Families Begin Receiving Notices

Current and former public school students may be affected; two years of free identity-protection services are available. Families throughout California are beginning to receive notices that student information was accessed and copied during a data breach involving Educational Testing Service, the organization that supports the state’s public school testing programs.

California · 18d

sdvoice.info

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County Expands CalFresh Access for College Students Under New State Eligibility Rules

More college students across California now qualify for CalFresh after the state recently eased enrollment requirements. The change expands access to the nutrition program for students who may struggle to afford groceries while pursuing their education. Students enrolled at least half time at a California Community College, California State University...

San Diego County, CA · 18d

actionnewsnow.com

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Butte County schools top state average in Prop 28 arts spending

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Butte County schools spent more than $4.6 million, or nearly 97% of their first-year Proposition 28 funding, according to newly obtained data from the California Department of Education. That exceeds the statewide expenditure rate of 96%, with California schools reporting more than $902 million spent overall.

Butte County, CA · 19d

calschoolnews.org

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Arizona State Offers Guaranteed Admission for California Community College Transfers

California Community College students can now add another major university to their list of transfer options. Starting in fall 2027, Arizona State University (ASU) will offer guaranteed admission to California Community College students who earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT). The agreement between ASU and California Community Colleges was...

California · 18d

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On the Menu: New Reduced Dining Hall Hours Impacts UC Santa Cruz Students

Isa Santos is a first-year astrophysics major at UC Santa Cruz with an 8 a.m. class every Thursday. Ideally, Santos would get dressed, grab breakfast at the nearest dining hall and travel to her class. But due to the reduced dining hall hours implemented earlier this year, she often misses...

Santa Cruz, CA · 19d

lookout.co

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A Lookout View: Karen Cogswell for Cabrillo College trustee

Editor’s note: A Lookout View is the opinion of our Community Voices opinion section, written by our editorial board, which consists of Community Voices Editor Jody K. Biehl and Lookout Founder Ken Doctor. Our goal is to connect the dots we see in the news and offer a bigger-picture view — all intended to see Santa Cruz County meet the challenges of the day and to shine a light on issues we believe must be on the public agenda. These views are distinct and independent from the work of our newsroom and its reporting. Read more here.

Aptos, CA · 19d

dailytitan.com

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Gov. Newsom streamlines CalFresh eligibility for public university undergraduate students

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all California college students are now eligible to automatically meet the initial application requirements for CalFresh after expanding the program. CalFresh is the name of California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, which supports people in buying groceries by providing a monthly benefit that...

California · 19d

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Arizona State Offers California Community College Grads Guaranteed Admission

California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office — Issuer Of Statewide Transfer Agreement. Students who finish an Associate Degree for Transfer at any of California's 116 community colleges now have a guaranteed path into a bachelor's degree program at Arizona State University, under a new statewide agreement announced this month. The deal, which covers all 60 transferable associate degrees offered across California's community colleges, maps them to nearly 100 ASU bachelor's programs and admits qualifying students directly into junior-level standing.

California · 19d