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    Shifting Tides: Cal State Campuses Face Uneven Enrollment Growth

    December 10, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    Last Call: $197 Million Mega Millions Prize in Encino Set to Expire This Weekend

    December 05, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    Tragic School Shooting in Northern California Leaves Two Students Wounded, Gunman Dead

    December 04, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    Rural Schools Combat Student Mental Health Crisis with Community-Based Solutions

    November 26, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    California Invests $24.7M to Create Over 8,000 New Apprenticeship Opportunities

    November 26, 2024 • 1 min read

    California launches major workforce development initiative with $24.7 million investment to establish 8,270 apprenticeship positions across healthcare, transportation, and other key industries. The program aims to provide earn-and-learn pathways with average wages of $32/hour while advancing the state's goal of 500,000 apprentices by 2029.

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    The Forgotten Brilliance: California's Struggle to Support Gifted Students

    November 21, 2024 • 2 min read

    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.

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    International Student Enrollment Surges in California Amid Trump-Era Concerns

    November 20, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    California's Shrinking Schools: The Complex Challenge of Campus Closures

    November 16, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    UC System Plans Tuition Hike for International Students Amid $500M Budget Crisis

    November 14, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    California Education Chief Vows to Fight Federal Funding Cuts

    November 11, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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