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California’s ‘Career Passport’ would spend tax dollars on unproven technology
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed “Career Passport” aims to streamline job seekers’ credentials into a digital portfolio, making it easier for […]
March 11, 2025
Too much test prep? Inside Compton Unified’s frequent assessments
On paper, the Compton Unified School District has soared in its academic performance in the last decade. District Superintendent Darin […]
March 10, 2025
How to describe middling and poor test scores? State Board frets over the right words
Ending several months of uncertainty, the California State Board of Education on Wednesday chose new labels to describe how students […]
March 6, 2025
Job hunting is awful. California believes its ‘Career Passport’ can change that
Travon Reed is currently a housing navigator in South Los Angeles who helps those who live on the street to […]
March 6, 2025
Popular textbook evaluation organization hasn’t followed the science
California’s recent NAEP report card showing our fourth- and eighth-grade students performing below pre-pandemic levels in reading is an urgent […]
March 5, 2025
California tribal college looks to become independent, but financial questions loom
After operating for the last six years as an affiliate of a nearby community college, California Indian Nations College (CINC) […]
March 5, 2025
What college students hope, fear from the new presidential administration
As a new administration came into power in Washington, D.C., in January, there were many unknowns about how new policies […]
March 4, 2025
Use of AI in Industries and Organizations: 2025 – Sovorel
AI skills are now needed by all students in every field and organization. This document focuses on the top ten […]
March 2, 2025
West Contra Costa compromises on staff cuts, but may have to cut student services instead
In a move consistent with dozens of California school districts, West Contra Costa Unified board members have had to choose […]
February 28, 2025