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Report: State Funding Closely Linked to Student Success
State funding for public higher education institutions and student financial aid have a direct impact on student success, a new report by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association concluded.
How are districts planning to spend American Rescue Plan funds?
Considering federal relief funds will only last approximately three years, superintendents are anticipating a fiscal cliff and being strategic with investments.
How Are Final Exams Changing During the Pandemic?
The academic year is winding down at schools and colleges, and some instructors are rethinking their usual approach to final exams to fit this unprecedented time.
To Make Up for Lost Learning, Students Need Strong Networks. Our New Playbook Offers Help in Building Relationships & Addressing this Looming Social Crisis
As schools plan for the summer and upcoming school year, a road to reconnection must be paved in order to ensure student engagement and empowerment, writes Mahnaz Charania, Ph.D.
California's $49B higher ed budget proposal prioritizes worker training
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget plan would invest nearly $49 billion in the state's public colleges and emphasize workforce development as a tool for pandemic recovery.
From the College Credentialist Prejudice to Opportunity Pluralism
Preparing youth for jobs and careers after Covid-19
University of California must drop SAT, ACT scores for admissions and scholarships
The University of California will no longer consider SAT or ACT scores in admission or scholarship decisions under a settlement reached with students.
Here are the highlights of the 2020-21 May state budget revision
In his revised state budget, Gov. Gavin Newsom corralled unexpectedly large projected revenues to lay out big spending plans for high priority programs over several years. What follows are key budget numbers and how he plans to divvy up surplus education dollars.