California test scores reveal modest growth; education experts say it’s not enough – The Mercury News
California students’ test scores continue to fall short of pre-pandemic results despite modest improvements and three years of…
Nearly 300,000 California students experienced homelessness last year, report finds
Nearly 300,000 California K-12 students experienced homelessness during the 2024-2025 school year, the highest number ever recorded, a…
52 Million U.S. Kids Eligible for New Scholarships, but California Hasn’t Opted In – The 74
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Fresno Unified budget gets a $50 million cash injection
What’s at stake? Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest budget revisions add billions of dollars to education funding, with specific…
San Jose Unified recommends closing 5 elementary schools – The Mercury News
After debate and protest, a special committee recommended the San Jose Unified School District close five elementary campuses…
Supreme Court Sides with California Parents in Gender Identity Case – The 74
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Ed. Dept. Says California Violated Law by Concealing Students’ Gender Identity – The 74
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Basing K-12 Funding on California School Enrollment Could Bring Problems – The 74
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Fresno Unified chronic absenteeism rates remain near 30%
What’s at stake? Fresno Unified’s chronic absenteeism rate got slightly lower in 2025, but it’s still much higher…
In Sprawling Los Angeles, School Choice Faces its Own Kind of Gridlock – The 74
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Historic Los Angeles Testing Gains Lift Even the Lowest-Performing Schools – The 74
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Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed
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