Getting Answers: Newsom's Emergency Order Makes It Easier To Hire Substitute TeachersWhat does all of this mean for schools? For starters, it allows schools to hire substitute teachers to fill in as many campuses are seeing staff absences grow during this omicron surge.
Department Of Justice Awards More Than $125 Million In Grants Under The Stop School Violence ActThe Department of Justice announced today that the STOP School Violence Act will provide roughly $126 million in funding to improve school safety.
Ethnic Studies Made A High School Requirement In CaliforniaAlong with English, science, math and other graduation requirements, California high school students will have to take a course in ethnic studies to get a diploma starting in 2029-30.
Vaccine Mandates Become 'New Normal' At California Universities, Community CollegesPublic Universities and community colleges across the state have started to mandate coronavirus vaccines for both staff and students. Students and staff only have only two options: Tell the administration they've been vaccinated, or don't show up.
California Public Schools May Be Required To Stock Free Menstrual Products In RestroomsCalifornia lawmakers approved legislation that would require public schools and colleges to stock their restrooms with free menstrual products.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes Kindergarten For All California 4-Year-OldsAll 4-year-olds in California could go to kindergarten for free under a new proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration.
Newsom, Teacher Unions Clash Over School OpeningsAn effort to reopen California schools is foundering, stoking frustrations across America’s most populous state from parents eager to get their children back in classrooms and a governor who wants them there.
Student-To-Student Misconduct Rising On Digital Platforms Used For EducationThe pandemic has turned the classroom into a virtual experience for millions of kids. While the venue for learning has changed drastically, student-to-student misconduct is still happening.
Joe Biden The Overwhelming Favorite In Mock Election Held By California StudentsIf California students had their say, Joe Biden would be elected the next President of the United States.
California Schools Chief Says Some Districts Can Open SafelyCalifornia's education chief on Wednesday applauded the state's two largest school districts, Los Angeles and San Diego, for this week's decision not to reopen classrooms this fall amid rising coronavirus cases but said the same rules need not apply in counties with low rates of infection.
California Schools Head: Officers Needed In Some SchoolsThe head of California schools said Wednesday his office is working to re-imagine the role of police officers at the state's 10,000 public schools but that some schools would still need officers on campus to protect students' safety.
Roadmap To Reopening: State Superintendent Releases Guidelines For Districts To Return To CampusA how-to guide released Monday shows California schools how to safely reopen this fall in the age of face masks and physical distancing.
Back-To-School Could Be Delayed By California Budget CutsThe deep financial hole brought on by the coronavirus is striking home for California schools after Gov. Gavin Newsom released a dramatically revised state budget plan.
Executive Order Waives Physical Education Requirements, Allows Schools To Focus On Coronavirus ResponseNewsom is requiring educational agencies to publish a written report for their communities outlining steps they've taken for distance learning, providing meals, and arranging supervision of students during school hours.