Education

Did Newsom give false hope on future of campus jobs bill for undocumented students?

Legal scholars are questioning the path the governor suggested could pave the way for college students who are undocumented.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an event in San Francisco on Nov. 9, 2023.

Community college faculty often campus-hop. Newsom vetoed a plan to make their lives easier

A bill vetoed by the governor would have increased the number of classes part-time community college faculty can teach at a single campus. Part-timers often have to commute between multiple campuses to make ends meet.

Two young women sit and chat at a table outside as a man in business clothes walks by holding a briefcase.

California bans legacy admissions at colleges. The end of affirmative action is a reason why

California will now ban legacy admissions at California private colleges, even though few colleges admit students that way. Bill supporters say it will signal to students that college is for them in the aftermath of the national ban on affirmative action.

rows and rows of red event chairs. The seating is fairly empty except for a couple folks sitting in pairs.

Use it or lose it: California schools race to spend the last of their pandemic funds

In 2021 California schools got $13.5 billion in pandemic relief grants. About $1.8 billion remains unspent.

As Cal State touts sex discrimination reforms, some students and employees question progress

The California State University Board of Trustees heard positive reports on Title IX reforms at its meeting this week, including new campus audits and data collection. However, some faculty and students say they have yet to see improvements.

Two femme presenting students walk down university stairs outside. There are trees and greenery

Pasadena City College celebrates 100th anniversary with free Ozomatli concert

The campus is celebrating its centennial with a community party that includes plenty of food and music.

A man with light brown skin wears a black t-shirt and sunglasses sings into a microphone.

Wonder who’s behind those nurse assistant training signs all over town? They said to call, so we called

A local for-profit college is making a hard sell to prospective students. But it’s always a good idea to explore your options.

A yellow, white, and black sign on a wooden electrical pole that reads "Free Assistant Training/ Call Now!!/ 323-618-6850."

School boards sue, saying Newsom jeopardized funding guaranteed for schools

Gov. Gavin Newsom lowered the guaranteed amount of funding for K-12 schools in this year’s budget. The California School Boards Association filed a lawsuit, saying the change is unconstitutional.

A white man in a suit and tie gestures in front of an oversized seal of the state of California.

Cal State campuses brace for ‘severe consequences’ as budget gap looms

Cal State officials are projecting a 2025-26 budget hole of about $400 million to $800 million. They are warning of layoffs and academic cuts.

A student dressed mostly in black rides a scooter among a crowd of fellow students walking on campus.

Only 1 in 5 California community college students makes it to a university, audit says

Most community college students never graduate or transfer, a state audit found.

Students are standing in a line on a field wearing their graduation caps and gowns.

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