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.