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CA school board president on Newsom’s approval of $2 billion for COVID learning loss: 'Admission of failure'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom approving the spending of $2 billion to address learning loss is a "stark admission of failure," California school board president told Fox News Digital.
New California Law Mandates Fentanyl Education in High School Health Courses
A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this month will now require school districts to include curriculum on the dangers of fentanyl use as part of high school health courses, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Authored by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), Assembly Bill 2429 will require schools...
Local arts education watchdogs warn districts to be careful using Prop. 28 funds
When Prop. 28 was approved in November 2022, it had overwhelming support from California voters who hoped it would bolster arts education programs. It seemed to be a straightforward plan. It put 1% of the state’s education funding toward hiring arts teachers and creating scaffolding for entirely new arts programs. But in the first six months of the roll out, advocates have voiced concerns ...
Dewan: Streamlining the teacher credentialing process
Teaching is a rewarding career. A major shift in California may make it easier for those aspiring to have a career in education to obtain a California teaching credential. Thanks to Senate Bill 153, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 29 to address the teacher shortage and reduce roadblocks to the education profession, candidates in most credential programs no longer need to provide additional evidence of competence in basic skills if they hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Prior to SB 153, options for meeting the basic skills requirement included the following:
7/16 KVCR Midday News: Survey Shows Community Colleges Spent COVID Relief on Lost Revenue, AI Discrimination, & More
Monday through Friday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include:. 1. A national survey of 170 community colleges showed they spent their COVID relief funds to recover lost revenue due to reduced enrollment. 2. A man and woman who exposed their three children to...
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