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CA passes bill requiring schools to devise plan to ban or limit phones during the school day
The California legislature passed a bill this week requiring all public schools to come up with a plan to limit or ban phones during the school day, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign it into law.The Phone-Free Schools Act, introduced by Assemblyman Josh Hoover, would give the state's public schools until July 2026 to come up with a plan to implement a ban or other limits on smart phones.Schools, for example, could require students to put phones in a locker or sealed pouched during school hours. The bill, however, does include some exceptions.Schools would not be able to...
College is very different from what they tell you in high school
Going to college has always been my goal. From a very young age, there was no question in my mind that I would end up attending a four-year university. Throughout my years of schooling, high school specifically, I made sure to work hard. I turned in homework on time, studied late and, most importantly, tried my best to soak up the advice given to me to prepare for college.
California sends law killing legacy admissions for elite universities to Newsom
Democratic California lawmakers voted to stop legacy college admissions, sending their landmark bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) desk for final approval. Assembly Bill 1780 passed largely along party lines in the state’s Senate on Tuesday. The California State Assembly then received the bill for a concurring vote. The bill seeks to keep private colleges […]
As school begins, make a fresh start
This time of year, many of us think about going back to school, for ourselves or for our children or grandchildren. There are all sorts of questions: Who is taking children to school? Do we have the correct supplies? Who is making the lunches? I have gotten lots of ads for “must haves” for school children of all ages. Signs of going back to school are all around us.
Community College Students Urged Not to Miss the Sept. 3rd FAFSA Deadline
Hundreds of millions of dollars in debt-free financial aid goes unclaimed every year — but this year, fewer students than ever are applying for funds, meaning that many will miss out on aid they may not even realize they are eligible to receive. The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office...
California one step closer to banning certain food dyes in school lunches
A bill to outlaw the use of certain food dyes in school meals has advanced through the California Legislature and is headed for the Governor’s desk. If signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, schools across the state would no longer be allowed to sell or provide food that included six chemicals that studies have […]
‘We're on alert every day': A closer look at California's high school football concussion protocols
Friday night lights are back with high school football season kicking off this week. But amid all the cheering and excitement, there is ongoing concern of concussions. "We're on alert every day," said Mark Moreno, director of sports medicine at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose. "We're on alert in full practices. We're on alert in full hitting drills."
Silicon Valley Schools Implement Cellphone Restrictions
San Jose schools are limiting cellphone use during classes in an effort to steer students away from the ongoing stress of screen time toward better academic performance and wellness. In response to students distracted from learning by social media, texts and notifications, local schools are stepping up cellphone policies. This...
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