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SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

CA superintendent defends transgender athlete inclusion in school sports

California's public schools may face legal repercussions if they allow transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity, as per the DOJ's memo.
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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Could phonics solve California's reading crisis? Inside the push for sweeping changes

California is mandating phonics-based reading instruction as a new law, aiming to improve reading scores among struggling students.
#community-colleges
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

'Prove the haters wrong': How one California community college student strives to overcome homelessness

Many community college students in California struggle with housing insecurity, impacting their ability to study and succeed.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

'Prove the haters wrong': How one California community college student strives to overcome homelessness

Many community college students in California struggle with housing insecurity, impacting their ability to study and succeed.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Contributor: California's top educator should be an appointed expert, not an elected politician

The office of state superintendent of public instruction is increasingly seen as unnecessary, given its limited responsibilities and unclear authority amidst evolving educational governance in California.
SF politics
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Teachers tend to plan pregnancies with summer due dates. Could a LAUSD policy change that?

Planning a pregnancy around summer vacation allows teacher parents to tack on the summer months, when school is out of session. This seems like a crazy choice.
NYC parents
#education
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

How will dismantling Dept. of Education affect Bay Area students? CA state superintendent explains

The Trump administration's layoffs in the Department of Education will significantly impact federal student aid and programs for vulnerable students.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

How will dismantling Dept. of Education affect Bay Area students? CA state superintendent explains

The Trump administration's layoffs in the Department of Education will significantly impact federal student aid and programs for vulnerable students.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

California schools at risk of losing funds that could be used to improve HVAC systems in classrooms

"We want clean air in all schools," said JuNelle Harris, the co-founder of Clean Air Allies. "All California schools need good HVAC."
NYC parents
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

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.
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#school-funding
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

California bill aims to make school funding more equitable

Senate Bill 743 aims to establish an education endowment to address funding inequalities among California school districts.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

California bill aims to make school funding more equitable

Senate Bill 743 aims to establish an education endowment to address funding inequalities among California school districts.
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California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

California bill aims to help homeless college students

Jackson's plan addresses California's housing and homelessness crises by providing emergency solutions for affected students.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker wants to reduce school funding inequity - San Jose Spotlight

"This isn't an equalization that works by robbing Peter to pay Paul, that's not how this works. We are adding to public education through general fund surpluses that frankly should've been dedicated to this purpose years and years ago."
SF parents
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

These Calif. high schools surpassed elite schools in UC admissions

Mission High School's students show notable success in UC admissions, outperforming elite schools in California.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

California's schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gig at a Berkeley nonprofit

Tony Thurmond has regularly taken side jobs running Bay Area nonprofits since he became California's elected schools chief, earning tens of thousands to supplement his income.
SF politics
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

CSU admission rates among the highest at these Bay Area schools

Bay Area high schools achieved notable acceptance rates at Cal Poly, with Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High leading at 60%.
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