Blog
Do California college students regret their chosen majors?
A wave of actions impacting higher education since President Donald Trump took office in January has many college students on […]
April 21, 2025
Californians ding Newsom’s, lawmakers’ handling of schools in survey
Key Takeaways from pPIC Education survey Five years ago, Californians thought schools were headed in the right direction; they no […]
April 18, 2025
Amid deadly measles outbreak, California’s childhood vaccination rates are falling
TOP TAKEAWAYS Sixteen California counties have fallen below the herd immunity marker against measles, one of the world’s most contagious […]
April 17, 2025
No compromise on literacy bill as hearing deadline looms
TOP Takeaways The sponsors and opponents of a comprehensive, statewide approach to teaching early literacy are no closer to a […]
April 16, 2025
West Contra Costa makes big push to get kids to class – and raise revenue while doing it
Top Takeaways Raising attendance would improve student outcomes and help the district achieve a balanced budget. The district will focus […]
April 16, 2025
Dietary restrictions? Here’s what to know about university dining halls | Quick Guide
From curriculum to location, there’s so much to weigh when choosing a college or university. And for high school seniors […]
April 15, 2025
End of federal grants could worsen teacher shortages
Top Takeaways $600 million in federal grants for teacher preparation is in limbo while the court decides whether the Trump […]
April 14, 2025
Students easily subvert LAUSD phone ban, so what’s a better plan?
Let’s be honest: many of us know how to bypass our Yondr pouches. In the age of social media and […]
April 14, 2025
Ice cream socials, fights and vomit: Why Cal State resident assistants want to unionize
Takeaways: The union wants to absorb 1,400 or more resident assistants, who do everything from organizing karaoke nights to navigating […]
April 11, 2025