Veteran educator returns to his roots to lead Central Valley organization
Credit: Lillian Mongeau/EdSource TodayTwo elementary school students in Stockton read a book with their tutor, a local high school student,…
Amazon expands ‘cloud’ training to Northern California colleges, high schools
Amy Gaskin, Santa Monica CollegeCloud computing at Santa Monica College’s Center for Media and Design. Amy Gaskin, Santa Monica CollegeCloud…
Walmart backs courses for retail workers at California’s new online community college
Mikhail Zinshteyn/EdSourceStudents work at a computer lab at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College, a community college in Los Angeles (2018)Mikhail Zinshteyn/EdSourceStudents…
Despite cutbacks, auto shops play a role in math and science education in California schools
Carolyn Jones/EdSourceStudents at an Eden Area ROP’s auto shop class work on a car engine.Carolyn Jones/EdSourceStudents at an Eden Area…
California has millions of good-paying jobs for workers without a bachelor’s degree
Alison Yin for EdSourceCarpentry class at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Sept. 2, 2014.Alison Yin for EdSourceCarpentry class at Laney…
Poll: Public schools must do more to prepare non-college going students for the workforce
Alison Yin for EdSourceAlison Yin for EdSourceCalifornia’s public schools should be doing much more to prepare students who don’t go to…
California’s community colleges’ new push to improve graduation and transfer rates
California Community CollegesCalifornia Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley California Community CollegesCalifornia Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley The California Community Colleges…
New certification program to create more uniform standards among high school career academies
FERMIN LEAL/EDSOURCE TODAYTeacher Melissa Chavez leads a class in the biomedical pathway at STEM Academy of Hollywood.FERMIN LEAL/EDSOURCE TODAYTeacher Melissa…
Growth of career programs emphasizing hands-on learning offer students new opportunities
Credit: FERMIN LEAL/EDSOURCE TODAYAliso Niguel High senior Julia Hopkins (left) and junior Shanice Berry work on an experiment with color…
Dual language programs could get boost with initiative on November ballot
With a growing number of parents embracing the value of their children learning a second language, nine more dual immersion…
