Education

LOS ANGELES - Despite record-level increases in some states, the average school teacher pay nationwide has failed to keep up with inflation over the past decade. According to the National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest teachers union, on average, teachers are making 5% less than they did 10 years ago.

The California Teachers Association (CTA) is running a TV ad criticizing Governor Gavin Newsom. The ad claims that the governor’s budget cuts will lead to larger class sizes and many teacher layoffs. “California classrooms face a monumental crisis,” says the narrator of the ad. It urges people to tell...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., (KGET) — Graduation season is upon us, and 17 News Sunrise celebrates Audrey Melendez’s, valedictorian at Independence High School, accomplishments, and future aspirations. “I know it is definitely going to hit me on Thursday when everyone is giving their speeches and when I will see all my friends graduating,” says Melendez as she […]

San Jose State University (SJSU) has temporarily suspended a prominent justice studies professor, Sang Hea Kil, who served as a liaison between the administration and pro-Palestinian demonstrators, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, which broke news of her suspension.

The Biden administration's $100 billion student debt relief plan represents a significant step towards addressing the student loan crisis in the United States. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial strain on millions of borrowers, stimulate economic growth, and promote educational equity. Announced as a key component of President Biden’s educational reform agenda, the relief package seeks to cancel a substantial portion of federal student loans. This effort primarily targets low- and middle-income borrowers, who are disproportionately affected by student loan debt. The goal is to provide relief to those who need it most, including first-generation college students and individuals from marginalized communities. The plan's central feature is the cancellation of up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower. For Pell Grant recipients, who typically come from lower-income households, the relief could be as much as $20,000. This targeted approach ensures that the benefits of the relief reach the most financially vulnerable borrowers. In addition to debt cancellation, the Biden administration’s plan includes reforms to the federal student loan system. One significant reform is the simplification of income-driven repayment plans. These changes would allow borrowers to cap their monthly payments at a lower percentage of their discretionary income, with any remaining balance forgiven after 20 years of payments. This measure aims to make loan repayment more manageable and prevent future financial hardship for borrowers. The plan also emphasizes increasing funding for community colleges and public universities to reduce the need for borrowing in the first place. By investing in affordable higher education options, the administration hopes to address the root causes of the student debt crisis. While the $100 billion student debt relief initiative has garnered support from progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups, it also faces criticism and legal challenges. Opponents argue that it may be fiscally irresponsible and unfair to those who have already repaid their loans. Despite these challenges, the Biden administration is committed to pursuing this bold plan, viewing it as essential for economic justice and a more equitable society. As the administration works to implement this transformative initiative, millions of borrowers are hopeful that meaningful relief is on the horizon. The outcome of this effort will significantly impact the future of higher education financing and have lasting implications for the American economy and social landscape.

High school baseball and softball: Southern California Regional playoff pairings.

If a state agency says the University of California's academic workers can't stay on strike, "a whole cascade of bad things" could happen.

This post was updated May 27 at 8:57 p.m. California is a long way from achieving racial equity for teachers, according to two recent studies conducted by the Civil Rights Project at UCLA. Their recent press release contains two studies related to California’s lack of diversity among public school teachers....

Three San Diegans set school records during banner day at State Track and Field Championships in Clovis

A big shift is coming to California schools im the fall: recess as a right, not a privilege. Changes to state law mean all elementary school students should be getting more time to play every day. But as KPBS’s Kori Suzuki reports, many San Diego schools still aren’t ready to talk about how they’ll meet those new requirements.

As a group of parents has become increasingly vocal about the Morgan Hill Unified School District’s dire financial outlook, the county superintendent recently contacted the board of education with unease about “the long-term fiscal health of the district.”. MHUSD staff earlier this year proposed a 2025-26 district budget...

Every year, Suzette Strong’s Kindergarten class at Hayes Primary School in Whitesboro provides practical life advice for graduating high school seniors. Here are words of wisdom from this year’s class:. Relationship Advice. You need to date a boy that has brown hair and hazel eyes. He needs to...

Several California school districts and charter schools have been fined for violating state guidelines on average class size and/or staffing ratios in transitional kindergarten, a grade level that has been expanding to include all 4-year-olds by 2025. Through its universal pre-kindergarten initiative, the state intends to offer high-quality instruction to...