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How do college applications work?
Here’s a condensed version of episode 23 on the Tom Talks College podcast with the graphic I referenced. Hey, Juniors […]
March 20, 2025
Covid’s long shadow in California: Chronic absences, student depression and the limits of money
TOP TAKEAWAYS The Covid-19 pandemic amplified long-standing inequalities; there are no quick fixes to high chronic absentee rates and other […]
March 20, 2025
Hiring freeze at UC sparks fears of far-reaching impacts
UC Davis scientists Marcelo Prado and Katie Zegarski load samples onto trays to test for the coronavirus in 2020. UC […]
March 20, 2025
Covid recovery funds are gone; what now for California students?
Credit: Pexels / Mikhail Nilov California’s most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores revealed troubling trends in student […]
March 19, 2025
After the fire: Former foster youth attributes recovery to unconditional support
Wildfire smoke fills the air over the 110 freeway in Los Angeles. Credit: AP Photo / Etienne Laurent Before the […]
March 19, 2025
Why California must champion community college bachelor’s degrees
Cerritos College students honing their skills in ironworking during hands-on training. Credit: Courtesy Cerritos College A college degree or certificate […]
March 18, 2025
Scenes of loss – and resilience – at a Cal State campus facing drastic cuts
The Sonoma State University men’s soccer team practices in the rain recently on the campus in Rohnert Park. Division II […]
March 18, 2025
It’s time to prioritize our youngest Californians
Credit: Courtesy of Kidango California is home to more than 1.7 million children under the age of 3 — our […]
March 17, 2025
Moments that defined Covid-19’s impact on education in California
March 4, 2020 March 7, 2020 California Department of Education and California Department of […]
March 17, 2025