Category: Community Colleges
For former foster care students, college help exists long after exiting the system
Deborah Vanessa Lopez, left, is a program manager that works with students formerly in the foster system at Rio Hondo […]
February 3, 2025
California leaders still uncertain about impact of potential federal funding freeze
People protest against a funding freeze of federal grants and loans following a push from President Donald Trump to pause […]
January 29, 2025
Community college bachelor’s degrees stall for years amid Cal State objections
Santiago Canyon College is one of seven community colleges in the state that have yet to get final approval for […]
January 17, 2025
Over $45 billion in local bonds coming to schools, community colleges
A San Jose Unified teacher attends a rally Oct. 9 to promote candidates and a school bond measure that includes […]
January 16, 2025
Gov. Newsom proposes stable California school funding in 2025-26 with an ominous warning
Gov. Gavin Newsom outlines his proposed 2025-26 $322 billion state budget during a news conference at California State University, Stanislaus […]
January 11, 2025
UC, CSU face cuts under Newsom’s proposed budget
Students walking on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills on Nov. 19., 2024. Amy DiPierro The University of […]
January 11, 2025
Los Angeles schools close, brace for more fire, wind and ash
Wildfire smoke fills the air over the 110 freeway in Los Angeles. Credit: AP Photo / Etienne Laurent Fires, ash […]
January 10, 2025
Community colleges loosen STEM math placement rules, calming some critics
STEM students at California community colleges will be able to enroll in calculus prerequisites like trigonometry if they didn’t take […]
December 13, 2024
To expand appeal, California apprenticeships in construction trades offer child care support
Cindy Crisanto, an ironworker apprentice, says the child care benefit is “a lifesaver” that allows her to pursue a career […]
December 2, 2024