#california-education

#california-education

On top of the typical anxieties of the college application season, California's high school class of 2025 had some unusual hurdles to clear. First, there was the two-month delay in when the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form was available to students and their parents. Then, devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that disrupted so many lives.

Nearly three-quarters of California public high school seniors applied for federal financial aid this year, soaring past last year's figures by 11% and giving further indication that California's efforts to get more students to apply for federal grants are paying off. This time last year about 307,000 high school seniors completed a financial aid application. This year, that number is around 340,000.

AI is the future - and we must stay ahead of the game by ensuring our students and workforce are prepared to lead the way. We are preparing tomorrow's innovators, today.

In a press release Wednesday, the department said California must rescind its guidance permitting participation based on gender identity, issue written apologies to cisgender female athletes, restore records and titles 'misappropriated by [transgender] athletes,' and adopt binary 'biology-based definitions' of sex.

Jakob Conry's journey as a college student illustrates the challenges faced by many community college students in California who struggle with housing insecurity.

California is the third most segregated state for Black students. Enrollment for Black students in CA decreased by 47% from 2003 to 2023.

The legal industry as a whole may eventually return to the office, but those hired during the lockdown are bolting, indicating a significant workforce shift.

According to the May 2024 Student Voice survey, 19 percent of community college students advocate for increased investment in wellness facilities or services.