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.
Shifting Tides: Cal State Campuses Face Uneven Enrollment Growth
California State University system experiences dramatic enrollment contrasts, with some campuses growing while others decline sharply. The divergent patterns, driven by regional factors and demographics, are prompting new funding approaches as the system adapts to changing dynamics.
Last Call: $197 Million Mega Millions Prize in Encino Set to Expire This Weekend
Time is running out for an unknown lottery winner to claim their $197 million Mega Millions jackpot from an Encino Chevron before the December 7 deadline. If unclaimed, the entire prize will be transferred to California's public education system per state regulations.
Tragic School Shooting in Northern California Leaves Two Students Wounded, Gunman Dead
A shooting at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists near Palermo, California has left two students injured and the suspected shooter dead from a self-inflicted wound. Local authorities evacuated the small private school and reunited students with their parents while the investigation continues.
Rural Schools Combat Student Mental Health Crisis with Community-Based Solutions
In California's Central Valley, rural communities are implementing innovative mental health support programs directly within schools to address rising student mental health challenges. Through initiatives like the Rural Access to Mental Health Professionals program, local community members are trained to provide sustainable, culturally-informed mental health services.