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The Sacramento Bee

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Is your program eligible for Workforce Pell? California set to open application

In one of the most significant expansions of federal financial aid in decades, President Donald Trump signed the Workforce Pell Grant program into law last year. Now, students across the nation can receive Pell Grants not only to pay for traditional undergraduate degrees, but also short-term workforce training programs like apprenticeships, career and technical education and certificate programs. But which programs in California qualify for these need-based grants? The federal government has left it to the states to identify high-demand industries and grant Workforce Pell eligibility accordingly. Programs must meet time and length requirements, completion percentages and employment metrics, per the U.S. Department of Education. Taking the first major step in this process, the California Student Aid Commission is set to open an application portal Oct. 21 through which higher education institutions and career technical education providers can apply for state authorization to participate in the Workforce Pell program. Per state law, the commission — in consultation with the California Workforce Development Board and the Labor and Workforce Development Agency — is tasked with determining if an institution’s short-term program meets the state and federal program requirements. The grant is designed for programs running between eight and 15 weeks that

California · 22d

Contra Costa Herald

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

Chronic absenteeism among students in 2025-26 decreased, but remained above pre-pandemic levels. Suspension rates dropped minimally. Graduation rates reached their highest in the past decade. California’s graduation rates reached a decade high last school year, while chronic absenteeism and suspensions continued to decline, according to the California School Dashboard released...

California · 22d
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lbcurrent.com

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CSULB competes against California colleges, universities in student voter competition

With the midterm elections quickly approaching, Long Beach State is racing against other CSUs, UCs, independent universities and California community colleges in a statewide competition for the most registered student voters, aiming to encourage civic engagement. Coordinated by the California Secretary of State, the California University and College Ballot Bowl...

Long Beach, CA · 19d
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cyberinsider.com

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ETS data breach exposes California students’ personal information

Educational Testing Service (ETS) is notifying California students and families that an intruder stole personal information from a file transfer site used for statewide testing, including disability details and assessment results. The breach includes records for all students enrolled in the three previous school years, as well as current and...

California · 19d
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benitolink.com

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Hollister High football coach back in classroom

As the investigation by the San Benito High School District into the Hollister High varsity football program enters a second month since it was announced, Benitolink has learned that Baler varsity football head coach Thomas Sullivan returned to the classroom weeks ago as a special education teacher. Sullivan was placed...

Hollister, CA · 22d

ABC10

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ASU guarantees admission to California community college transfer graduates

Tempe, AZ · 19d

lavozdeanza.com

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Former president up for southern California job

Six months after resigning from De Anza College, former President Omar Torres made Palomar College’s list of finalists in its presidential search on Oct. 13. Torres’ prospective position in north San Diego County would make him at least more than his Foothill-De Anza salary, with its starting president/superintendent salary ranging anywhere from $325,000 to $360,000, according to Palomar’s website.

Cupertino, CA · 22d

benitolink.com

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Balers JV football may be heading to another undefeated season

Undefeated at 7-0 after its 42-7 win against Monterey on Oct. 15, Hollister High School’s junior varsity football team is looking to build on the unbeaten record of its 2025 predecessors, who finished 10-0. The team’s success is predictable, in some ways. Many of the players were on an...

Hollister, CA · 22d

tpgonlinedaily.com

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Cabrillo First in State to Award Credit for Wine Certifications

Cabrillo College has become the first California community college to award college credit for Wine & Spirit Education Trust certifications, allowing students and working wine professionals to finish degrees and certificates more quickly. The new pathway is offered through California’s Credit for Prior Learning program, which gives students academic credit...

Aptos, CA · 20d

Steve DiGioia

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California Critics Question Gavin Newsom’s Claims of Rising Student Test Scores: ‘When You Dumb Down Standards, That Isn’t a Flex!’

Are those scores actually good? The post California Critics Question Gavin Newsom’s Claims of Rising Student Test Scores: ‘When You Dumb Down Standards, That Isn’t a Flex!’ appeared first on The Nerd Stash .

California · 23d

Los Angeles Times

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High school football: Week 9 schedule

The complete CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football schedule for Week 9 of the 2026 season.

California · 20d

mastersincommunications.org

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Best Online Communication Disorders Schools for Aspiring SLPs

Licensure and ASHA's CCC-SLP require a master's from a CAA-accredited program. Online SLP master's deliver coursework remotely, but clinical hours happen in person. Career changers without a CSD bachelor's can start with post-bacc leveling coursework. State SLP licensure requires a master's degree from a program accredited by ASHA's Council on...

California · 20d

pajaronian.com

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Saldana’s record-setting performance lifts ‘Catz flag football over PCS | Weeklys Sports Roundup

The Watsonville High girls flag football team extended their win streak to four following a crushing 40-0 victory over Pacific Collegiate School in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division play Wednesday night. Freshman quarterback Zoe Saldana completed 13 of 20 pass attempts for 141 yards with one interception and a...

Watsonville, CA · 22d

Contra Costa Herald

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A parents’ guide to understanding the 2026 California School Dashboard

The California Department of Education this week released the annual California School Dashboard, the state’s multidimensional, multicolored look at student, school and district achievement. The dashboard was designed to offer parents a quick look at student results, as well as to provide data for guiding school improvement and for...

California · 21d

dailybruin.com

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California public college students now automatically meet some CalFresh requirements

This post was updated Oct. 18 at 11:09 p.m. All public undergraduate college students in California now automatically pass the first barrier to applying to CalFresh, giving more than 200,000 additional students access to the food assistance program. Undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time in UC, California State University or...

California · 21d

The Sacramento Bee

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Arizona State offers guaranteed admission to California community college grads

Thousands of community college students across the state transfer to University of California and California State University campuses every year. Now, they have a new option: a direct ticket to Arizona State University. With more than 200,000 students, ASU is one of three universities in Arizona’s public higher education system. A new partnership will provide students who earn an associate degree for transfer from a California community college with guaranteed access to bachelor’s degree programs at Arizona State. Students will be able to earn their degrees online, at ASU’s California locations or in Arizona for the whole campus experience. Officials expect most students to opt for the online option. “Many of our students are balancing work, family responsibilities and other obligations that make relocating for an education impossible,” said James Todd, vice chancellor for academic affairs at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. “This partnership with Arizona State University expands flexible bachelor’s degree pathways so students can continue their education where they live, remain connected to their families and communities and prepare for greater economic mobility.” Only about 1 in 5 students who began community college between 2017 and 2019 and intended to transfer to a four-year institution managed to

California · 19d

tpgonlinedaily.com

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PVUSD Submits More Than 1,200 Seniors for CSU Direct Admissions Program

WATSONVILLE — More than 1,200 graduating high school seniors across Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) are one step closer to earning a college degree after the district submitted 1,207 verified student records to the California State University (CSU) Office of the Chancellor for consideration for direct admission processing.

Watsonville, CA · 22d

lookout.co

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Santa Cruz County students make small gains in math and reading, but trail state averages and pre-pandemic levels

Santa Cruz County students made minor improvements in math and English language arts on California’s latest standardized tests, but their scores remain below statewide averages and pre-pandemic levels, according to state test results released Thursday. As in California overall, most Santa Cruz County students are not achieving the state’s...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 23d

montereycountynow.com

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Long-time Monterey Peninsula College trustee faces challenge to seat from Seaside homeless commissioner.

The Monterey Peninsula College Board of Trustees has seen its fair share of drama in the past after a dysfunctional couple years. While things have leveled out, this upcoming election could bring just one change to the dynamic. Seaside and Sand City residents will get to choose between seven-year incumbent...

Seaside, CA · 23d

Bakersfield Now

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Newsom signs bill requiring California community colleges to offer abortion pills by 2029

California community colleges with on-campus health centers will be required to provide access to medication abortion under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Community College Right to Access Act requires the state’s community colleges that have health centers to provide access to the abortion pill — mifepristone and misoprostol — starting Jan. 1, 2029.

California · 24d