California Defies Federal Pressure Over Transgender Student Privacy Law
California education officials resist federal investigation threatening billions in funding over the state's law protecting transgender students' privacy rights. The standoff intensifies debate between parental rights advocates and those prioritizing student safety.
Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Rural California's Schools and Infrastructure
A critical century-old federal program supporting California's rural counties has been eliminated from the congressional budget, jeopardizing $33 million in essential funding. The cuts will severely impact schools, road maintenance, and emergency services in counties with significant federal land holdings.
Small California Town Defies Odds with Remarkable Post-Pandemic Academic Success
In Delano, California, local schools have achieved an extraordinary post-pandemic recovery, with test scores surpassing pre-pandemic levels despite socioeconomic challenges. Through innovative approaches and dedicated staff, this agricultural community is transforming into a beacon of educational excellence.
UC System Announces Hiring Freeze Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
The University of California implements a systemwide hiring freeze and cost-cutting measures in response to Trump administration threats to reduce federal funding. The decision affects all 10 campuses and medical centers, with UC preparing for nearly $400 million in state funding cuts.
California's Bold Vision: 70% College Completion Rate by 2035 Faces Equity Challenges
California sets an ambitious target to increase college attainment from 56% to 70% by 2035, highlighting stark racial and economic disparities in higher education. The College Futures Foundation report reveals significant achievement gaps, with less than 20% of low-income, Black, and Latinx students completing college within eight years after high school.
California's Educational Heritage: Uncovering the State's Oldest High Schools
From San Francisco's prestigious Lowell High School to Sacramento's historic charter institution, Northern California houses the state's oldest public high schools. These pioneering establishments, dating back to the 1850s, continue to shape California's academic excellence while maintaining their rich historical legacy.
California Student Test Scores Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Limited Gains
Latest NAEP results show California students struggling to recover academically, with reading scores declining and math performance remaining below pre-pandemic benchmarks. Los Angeles and San Diego districts offer glimpses of hope while achievement gaps between student groups continue to widen.
California Sues to Block Trump's Education Funding Freeze Over Progressive Teaching Policies
California launches legal battle against Trump's executive order threatening billions in federal education funding cuts over state's race and gender teaching policies. The high-stakes confrontation could impact vulnerable districts and set precedents for state education autonomy nationwide.
CSU Budget Crisis: Proposed $375M Cut Threatens Programs and Services Across 23 Campuses
California State University faces devastating cuts that could eliminate essential student services, academic programs, and jobs across its 23-campus system. The proposed 7.95% budget reduction threatens the nation's largest public university system, which serves over 450,000 students and plays a vital role in California's workforce development.
UC System Achieves Record In-State Enrollment While Maintaining Diversity at Top Campuses
The University of California system has reached an all-time high for in-state student enrollment, with 84.2% of undergraduates being California residents. Despite national trends following the affirmative action ban, UC Berkeley and UCLA successfully maintained diversity with increased Black and Latino student enrollment.