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Inequalities grow unchecked in some wealthy counties despite funding formula reforms

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EdSource @edsource.org · 19h

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Tuition costs are skyrocketing. Colleges across the state are working to increase in-state enrollments, which reduces the number of spots available for out-of-state students.

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EdSource @edsource.org · 20h

Teachers in those wealthy “basic aid districts” earn an average of $27,000 more than in state-funded districts.

In some counties, the gap between wealthy school districts funded by “excess” local property taxes and neighboring districts funded by the Local Control Funding Formula continues to widen.

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California issued its own vaccination recommendations and requirements for health insurance coverage.

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UPDATE: First class of incarcerated women graduates from Cal State Los Angeles

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EdSource @edsource.org · 1d

Almost two dozen incarcerated women graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies from Cal State Los Angeles as part of the university's Prison Graduation Initiative.

California's Expanded Learning creates new source for teachers amid shortage

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inewsource @inewsource.org · 1d

California’s after-school programs and summer initiative spawn surprise dividend: new teachers. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/06/c...

California's ambitious five-year-old Expanded Learning Opportunities Program is now also turning into a rich source of new teachers.

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EdSource @edsource.org · 1d

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UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court to hear two cases involving transgender athletes

EdSource @edsource.org · 1d

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up two cases dealing with state laws that attempt to bar transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports teams as they return Monday for a new term.

California’s after-school programs and summer initiative spawn surprise dividend: new teachers

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EdSource @edsource.org · 1d

The principal goal of California’s ambitious five-year-old Expanded Learning Opportunities Program was to address learning loss, but it is also turning into a rich source of new teachers.

The principal goal of California's ambitious five-year-old Expanded Learning Opportunities Program was to address learning loss, but it is also turning into a rich source of new teachers.

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EdSource @edsource.org · 4d

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California educators’ First Amendment rights face test in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing

EdSource @edsource.org · 4d

Teachers can lose their cases when schools claim that an educator’s speech is disruptive, a claim that is becoming more common, said Alex Morey, a First Amendment specialist with the advocacy group Freedom Forum.

Since his killing last month, at least two dozen people who work in California’s public colleges, universities and TK-12 schools have faced calls to be fired for statements made either on social media...

UPDATE: Embezzlement scandal rocks Burbank Unified as superintendent resigns

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EdSource @edsource.org · 4d

A former Burbank Unified School District board member is facing criminal charges over allegations that she embezzled $93,000 from the district. Superintendent John Paramo abruptly resigned after the allegations surfaced.

California educators’ First Amendment rights face test in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing

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Daniel J. Willis (That’s already a scary name.) @bayareadata.press · 4d

Shoutout to @emmagallegos.bsky.social for reporting out that there’s still fallout happening, even if it’s less public.

EdSource @edsource.org · 4d

Since his killing last month, at least two dozen people who work in California’s public colleges, universities and TK-12 schools have faced calls to be fired for statements made either on social media during their free time or in classrooms with students.

Since his killing last month, at least two dozen people who work in California’s public colleges, universities and TK-12 schools have faced calls to be fired for statements made either on social media...

California educators’ First Amendment rights face test in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing

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EdSource @edsource.org · 4d

Since his killing last month, at least two dozen people who work in California’s public colleges, universities and TK-12 schools have faced calls to be fired for statements made either on social media during their free time or in classrooms with students.

Since his killing last month, at least two dozen people who work in California’s public colleges, universities and TK-12 schools have faced calls to be fired for statements made either on social media...

UPDATE: Woman strips at board meeting to protest transgender bathroom policy

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EdSource @edsource.org · 5d

An anti-LBGTQ+ activist undressed during a school board meeting in Yolo County recently to protest a policy that allows students to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity.

COMMENTARY: Uncertain future of IDEA law puts students with disabilities at risk

EdSource @edsource.org · 5d

OPINION: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is under threat, and parents, educators and policymakers must take action to protect the rights and opportunities of the 7.6 million students it serves.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is under threat, and parents, educators and policymakers must take action to protect the rights and opportunities of the 7.6 million students it ...

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EdSource @edsource.org · 5d

There are about 140,000 international students enrolled in colleges and universities in California, according to the latest figures provided by the U.S. Department of State.

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UPDATE: Fresno Unified student test scores near pre-pandemic levels

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · 5d

Based on test scores from the 2024-25 school year, Fresno Unified students are inching closer to pre-pandemic proficiency.

edsource.org/updates/fres... via @edsource.org