The Forgotten Brilliance: California's Struggle to Support Gifted Students
California's dismantling of gifted education programs has left exceptional students without proper academic support, despite their unique developmental needs. As schools focus on equity concerns, experts argue for preserving accelerated learning while addressing identification biases.
International Student Enrollment Surges in California Amid Trump-Era Concerns
California maintains its top position for international student enrollment with over 140,000 foreign students, despite growing concerns about potential impacts of a second Trump presidency. New data shows nationwide enrollment up 7%, with India surpassing China as the leading source country.
California's Shrinking Schools: The Complex Challenge of Campus Closures
As California public schools face unprecedented enrollment declines, districts grapple with difficult decisions about campus closures. With projections showing a potential 20% drop from peak enrollment, administrators must balance fiscal responsibility with community needs while managing emotional responses to consolidation.
UC System Plans Tuition Hike for International Students Amid $500M Budget Crisis
The University of California faces a $500 million budget shortfall, prompting plans to increase nonresident tuition by $3,402. While managing ambitious construction projects, including $30 billion in infrastructure improvements by 2030, UC maintains its rates remain competitive with peer institutions.
California Education Chief Vows to Fight Federal Funding Cuts
California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, pledges to resist potential cuts to education funding under the new administration. Thurmond outlines a two-pronged approach to protect critical programs and students' rights.
California Approves $10 Billion School Bond: A Boost for Education Infrastructure
California voters pass Proposition 2, authorizing a $10 billion bond for public school and community college improvements. The measure aims to address critical renovations, safety upgrades, and modernization of educational facilities across the state.
California Teachers Navigate Polarized Politics in 2020 Election Education
California history and social studies teachers faced unique challenges in educating students about the contentious 2020 U.S. presidential election. Educators balanced objectivity with fostering critical thinking, emphasizing civic engagement and media literacy.