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Far fewer prospective college students submitted admissions test scores last year, report finds
Only about two-fifths of students who applied to college during the 2020-21 school year using the Common Application included their SAT or ACT scores, a sharp decline from the prior year, when more than three-fourths of college prospects did so.
High school ethnic studies bill approved by California Legislature
High schoolers in California will be required to take an ethnic studies course in order to graduate, beginning in 2029-30.
Quarantining students could get more instruction with proposed independent study changes
The state legislature proposed changes to the independent study laws that had been disrupting school reopenings across California. Educators say the revisions will help but don’t go far enough.
Groups request details on ESSER spending for underserved students
Several education and civil rights organizations are urging the U.S. Department of Education to collect comprehensive state and district spending data for COVID-19 relief funds to ensure the money is reaching students who have been historically underserved or who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
Research finds ethnic studies in San Francisco had enduring impact
Research released recently found that the benefits for San Francisco Unified students who took an ethnic studies course in ninth grade lasted throughout high school, resulting in higher attendance, higher graduation rates and increased enrollment in college, compared with similarly matched students who didn’t take the course.
Changes for educating quarantined California students proposed by governor, Legislature
Responding to districts’ complaints, the Newsom administration and legislative leaders are proposing revising requirements for educating and funding quarantined students through independent study this year.
Diverse College Students Need Diverse Career Choices
We need to ensure that students, especially diverse students, don’t see this as a failure or setback but rather as an opportunity to help them find their way, writes Dr. Calvin Moore, Jr., CEO of Council for Professional Recognition.
It's now or never: Let's use this investment opportunity to create a new US education system
An SEL expert suggests bolstering the approach in schools in partnership with students, families and communities is crucial to systemic change.
Completion Rate Gaps by Gender for Black Californians
While more Black students in California are earning college degrees, concerning equity gaps in graduation rates remain, with differences based on gender, according to a new report by the California-based Campaign for College Opportunity.