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California's Central Valley fares poorly on education study, while Bay Area shines
Two California Bay Area cities were named the most-educated metros in the nation, while five Central Valley cities were ranked in the bottom 10 in a WalletHub study released on July 2. Visalia, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, had the dubious distinction of finishing both last in the state...
This Filipino student leader changed higher education. You probably don’t know his name
Episode 9 of “Inheriting” highlights Filipino activist Patrick Salaver, one of the student leaders behind the Third World Liberation Front, and his niece’s quest to honor his legacy.
SFUSD bracing for looming "enrollment cliff"
As the number of U.S. high school graduates is expected to peak in the next two years and then decline for years to come, San Francisco's public school system is among the districts nationwide facing challenges.Why it matters: Enrollment declines have put the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) in a financial conundrum — one that has led the district to consider staffing cuts and move forward with its school closure plan.Driving the news: Due to a birth rate drop after the 2008 recession, schools are planning for a decade-long dry spell that's being referred to as the enrollment or...
The Oakland Ed Week in Review 6/29/24-7/5/24
We’re back with our roundup of education news from around The Town, the Bay Area, state, and nation for your weekend reading. This is a Dirk favorite and one of the last blogs he published for Great School Voices. Here’s what’s been going on:. Here in Oakland...
North Bullitt’s Jordan McCloskey Joins Midway University Bowling Program After Quick Decision
North Bullitt senior Jordan McCloskey quickly found a home at Midway University after the school reached out to her during a bowling tournament, offering her a spot in their program. Despite a late push from Lindsey Wilson, McCloskey had already decided on Midway due to its small, homey campus and the welcoming environment. This opportunity came at a time when she was considering just being a full-time college student, showcasing how the right fit can change one's trajectory.
I am an academic butter knife at UC Berkeley
Let me set the scene: It’s the summer before my junior year at UC Berkeley. I’m sitting at my desk, navigating through the CalCentral academics tab. Summer Session C has just started — I’ve sat through exactly one lecture and one lab for Data 8 so far.
J School Stories: Local Musicians Breaking Ground
This week, we are proud to share stories from the students in the audio program at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. These pieces were produced during the 2023 - 2024 school year. In this episode, we’ll hear three stories about California musical acts that are breaking rules and...
10 Exec Ed Courses For Digital Transformation You Can (Still) Take In 2024
The pace of change for everything digitization touches has never been faster. And digitization touches, well, everything. For businesses, it poses unique and sometimes daunting challenges, but also incredible opportunities to create a competitive advantage amidst all the chaos. The winners will be those who recognize the critical need to stay ahead of the digital curve.
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