California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, along with education leaders from across the state, expressed strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Thurmond stated that this move would pose a significant threat to the quality of education that students need for a successful future. During a press … Read more
Californians decisively approved a $10 billion initiative on Tuesday to support construction projects for TK-12 schools and community colleges. Proposition 2, which passed with 56.8% of the vote, will be the first state bond for school construction since 2016, replenishing state funding that had been depleted. The victory of Proposition 2 comes as a relief … Read more
When Alejandra Lopez saw swing states that had gone for Joe Biden in 2020 leaning red for Donald Trump on Tuesday night, it felt like déjà vu. “I was really distraught. Honestly, I really would have never thought I would see him having a second term in office,” said Lopez, who is a second-year political … Read more
The re-election of former President Donald Trump is expected to lead to a period of conflict and tension between his administration and California’s political and education leaders. Trump has threatened to cut school funding to states like California that support transgender students and promote diversity and inclusion programs in schools. Additionally, his pledge to deport … Read more
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have divergent views on education and the federal government’s role in shaping it. Today, voters will decide on a president and their educational agenda. Trump’s campaign promises include radical changes such as abolishing the Department of Education, withholding federal funding from states that protect transgender students, and advocating for school … Read more
In the lead-up to this week’s election, California history and social studies teachers have approached covering the presidential campaign with caution and confidence. A recent EdSource survey of these teachers revealed that most included instruction about the presidential election in their courses, despite the challenges of teaching politics in a polarized and misinformation-filled environment. Rachel … Read more
Students at Cal Poly Pomona have been actively engaging in voter registration efforts, with Melvyn Hernandez leading the charge outside the Bronco Student Center. Hernandez, along with volunteers from various colleges and universities in California, is working to educate fellow students on the upcoming elections and encourage them to participate in the democratic process. The … Read more
As Californians prepare for upcoming elections that could impact the lives of young people in significant ways, a group of mostly California foundations has established a fund to enhance the role of public schools in promoting civic leadership and democratic participation. This initiative is a key component of the California Thriving Youth Initiative, a multiyear … Read more
The man who broke into the home of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband with a hammer has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on state charges in California. David DePape was also convicted on federal charges in May leading to a 30-year prison sentence which will now … Read more
Dual enrollment can be a powerful strategy for addressing equity gaps in college enrollment and completion rates, but Black, Latino, and low-income students still struggle to access it, according to a national report released by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University. The report, which followed students from 2015 through 2021, … Read more