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Changes in SAT Scores after Test-optional
One of the intended consequences of test-optional admission policies at some institutions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic was to raise […]
April 1, 2024
English learners, too, would benefit from fixing how we teach reading in California; this bill is a good start
Credit: Allison Shelley / American Education Imagine a cross-country road trip using outdated maps. What are the chances you’ll take […]
April 1, 2024
Disrespect, low pay, lack of support keep Black teachers out of the profession
Teachers Preston Jackson, right, and Dave Carson confer during a P.E. class at California Middle School in Sacramento. Credit: Randall […]
April 1, 2024
Homeless infants and toddlers largely unenrolled in early ed programs
Teacher Marisol Garcia Del Ruiz holds up a book in English and demonstrates the words for emotions in Spanish at […]
March 29, 2024
Should 4-year-olds have to take an English proficiency test?
Credit: Allison Shelley for American Education Four-year-olds are crying, putting their heads on their desks or simply refusing to answer […]
March 28, 2024
Cal State extends general education requirements for transfers to first-time freshmen
Students walking on CSU San Marcos campus. Anne Hall/CSU San Marcos New general education requirements created for transfer students will […]
March 27, 2024
Taxpayers deserve better performance audits of school construction bonds
Photo: Carol Davis/Flickr California public school and community college district voters approved $20 billion of construction loans in 2022, with […]
March 27, 2024
FAFSA delays make it difficult for students to finalize college decisions
A student heads toward the Student Services building at Los Angeles Pierce College Credit: Delilah Brumer/EdSource Waiting for college financial […]
March 27, 2024
Nearly all school parcel taxes pass, but mixed results for school bonds in March election
The March 5 primary proved to be a good day for passing school parcel taxes, but not so good for […]
March 27, 2024