Education

As Trump takes on education, candidates line up for state’s top schools job

In conclusion President Donald Trump’s policy changes and budget cuts, including as the deconstruction of the U.S. Department of Education and heightened immigration enforcement, ...

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Why a new Trump policy could expel thousands of adult students from classes

In conclusion Adult students without legal status are no longer permitted to enroll in some courses, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Changes ...

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Cal State is still in the red despite tuition increase and spending cuts

In summary Cal State’s budget gap is now $2.3 billion. It’s not likely to get any help from the state, which is struggling with ...

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Their families keep California farms running. Trump cuts just stripped a ‘lifeline’ from them

In summary Migrant Education programs serve students whose parents work in California’s agricultural fields, dairies, fisheries and timberlands. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit ...

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Trump administration releases after school grant money — with a catch

In summary Trump withheld about $7 billion in education funds for various school programs nationwide, including about $800 million for California. Welcome to CalMatters, ...

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‘Like having a hand cut off’: California schools reeling after AmeriCorps cuts

In summary Trump cut AmeriCorps, laying off over 5,600 of California’s public service workers. Because of a lawsuit, the state’s program can restart, at ...

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AI is helping students be more independent, but the isolation could be career poison

In summary Chatbots may give students quick answers when they have questions, but they won’t help students form relationships that matter for college and ...

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California schools face billion-dollar sex abuse payouts: ‘It’s untenable’

In summary A California law took effect in 2020 that dropped the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits, provided a three-year window for victims ...

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California wants new education requirements for police officers. Are they watered down?

In conclusion Former Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, who wrote the state’s historic 2021 police reform plan, is among the many opponents of the bill that ...

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