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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.
Humboldt Receives $360,000 Grant for ADPI-MENA Student Support
Cal Poly Humboldt received $360,000 from the California State University Chancellor’s Office to support students of Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African (ADPI-MENA) descent. “Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to providing our students with opportunities to connect across our campus, and that includes finding communities in...
Everest High School graduate receives SFSU Presidential Scholarship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A recent Everest High School graduate has received the Presidential Scholarship from San Francisco State University. According to San Francisco State University’s website, the scholarship is given to four students upon entering the freshman cohort. It is based on academic performance, leadership contributions, and service activities during high school. It is primarily focused on first-generation, low-income students from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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...
UCSF Lab Center Would Anchor Redevelopment of Former Petrero Power Station
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) would build a nearly 300,000-square-foot research and outpatient cancer treatment center on part of the site of the former Potrero Power Station under a plan approved by San Francisco supervisors. The San Francisco Business Times reported that the project would effectively anchor Associate Capital’s 21-acre Dogpatch neighborhood development.
Former Chancellor Carol Christ addresses Jewish community, outlines support plans
Toward the eve of her term as chancellor, Carol Christ addressed the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Jewish Student Life and Campus Climate, or CACJSLCC, in a letter outlining UC Berkeley plans to support the Jewish community. The letter — sent June 24 — follows Christ’s promise after a recent...
CAWA Awards 2024 Scholarships to Automotive High School Teachers
CAWA awarded its 2024 Motorcar Parts of America - Selwyn Joffe Awards scholarships to four deserving teachers. The scholarships, announced by CAWA President and CEO Rodney Pierini, aim to enhance educational resources and opportunities within the automotive sector. "CAWA is proud to assist these automotive high school teachers, in part,...
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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