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What can schools afford? Experts discuss teachers strikes and funding priorities An EdSource roundtable examined how districts can balance teachers’ pay demands against classroom needs and volatile state funding.

Watch EdSource roundtable "Teachers on Strike: Can school districts afford what California teachers want?" @wearecta.bsky.social president David Goldberg, FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, San Diego Unified trustee Sabrina Bazzo, TRUE president Brittoni Ward discuss. edsource.org?page_id=752219 via @edsource

FBI raids home and office of Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Carvalho U.S. Justice Department officials said judicially approved search warrants were being executed at both Carvalho’s office in downtown Los Angeles and his San Pedro residence. No reason for the raids ha...

FBI raids home and office of Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Carvalho edsource.org?page_id=752038 @edsource.org

California schools with low vaccination rates lose millions of dollars California schools lost over $2.2 million in state funding over two years because some students did not have all the vaccinations required by law.

California schools lost $2.2 million in state funding over two years due to unvaccinated students. edsource.org?page_id=751988 #vaccinations @immunizeca.bsky.social @lausdhr.bsky.social

UPDATE: California State University maintenance workers on strike, demand pay increase The latest education news updates from EdSource.

California State University maintenance workers on strike, demand pay increase edsource.org?page_id=751362 @teamsterslocal2010.bsky.social @teamsters.bsky.social @calstate.bsky.social #strike

UPDATE: Los Angeles Unified School District could issue 3,200 layoff notices to staff The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Los Angeles Unified School District could issue 3,200 layoff notices to staff edsource.org?page_id=751360 @lausdhr.bsky.social @wearecta.bsky.social #pinkslips

California teachers navigate difficult discussions about current events after ICE shootings Students are learning important skills such as analyzing news articles, understanding biases and discussing issues with people who disagree with them.

California teachers navigate difficult discussions about current events after ICE shootings edsource.org?page_id=750703 @zstavely.bsky.social @wearecta.bsky.social @lausdsup.bsky.social #edchat

Most California districts are shrinking, but Elk Grove is growing. How the new superintendent plans to lead Elk Grove Unified's new superintendent, David Reilly, is committed to providing the best possible education for all students, with a focus on special education, and is utilizing his experience in the ...

Most California districts are shrinking, but Elk Grove is growing. How the new superintendent plans to lead edsource.org?page_id=750919 @elkgrovenews.bsky.social @wearecta.bsky.social

Amid a shortage of arts educators, a new fund launches to train teachers The new $11.3 million Arts Ed Accelerator Fund, launched by nonprofits, will develop arts teachers over the next five years.

The Arts Ed Accelerator Fund has been launched to address the shortage of qualified arts educators in California. The fund provides $11.3 million to develop training, credentialing and apprenticeship programs for arts teachers. @wearecta.bsky.social edsource.org?page_id=750298

California audits 428 schools with low vaccination rates California is auditing 428 of its public schools due to low vaccination rates. In the meantime, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rolled back recommendations for some childhood vaccin...

California audits 428 schools with low vaccination rates edsource.org?page_id=749754 @wearecta.bsky.social #vaccination #measles

Twin Rivers Unified board denies Highlands charter schools’ revision appeal The Twin Rivers Unified School District board voted against allowing Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools to revise its charters, which may indicate how the board will vote later this mon...

Twin Rivers Unified board voted against allowing Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools to revise its charters, which may indicate how the board will vote later this month on whether to close the school. edsource.org?page_id=748979 via @edsource edsource.org?page_id=748979. #edchat

Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion Per student state funding for TK-12 will rise to a record $20,427 in 2026-27, bringing the total student funding, including federal funds, to $27,418.

Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion edsource.org?page_id=748676 @emmagallegos.bsky.social @zstavely.bsky.social @tonythurmond.bsky.social

California teachers unions consider strikes amid ongoing contract disputes Teachers unions across California, fueled by the "We Can't Wait" campaign, are rallying for higher pay, better benefits, smaller class sizes and other classroom improvements, with some threatening to ...

California teachers unions consider strikes amid ongoing contract disputes edsource.org?page_id=747044 @wearecta.bsky.social @utlanow.bsky.social @lausdsup.bsky.social #teachers

West Contra Costa Unified’s teachers strike ends after reaching tentative agreement After a marathon bargaining session, the district agreed to give teachers an 8% pay raise over two years, plus other concessions, to end the nearly weeklong strike.

West Contra Costa Unified's teachers strike ends after reaching tentative agreement edsource.org?page_id=746753 @wearecta.bsky.social

Highlands charter leaders make the case for keeping school open The new leaders of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools are working to rebuild trust after a state audit found former administrators took ineligible state funds, hired uncredentialed teac...

New leaders of charter school that owes state $180 million make the case for keeping school open edsource.org?page_id=746259 @edsource.org @tonythurmond.bsky.social

West Contra Costa teachers union calls strike for Thursday If not averted before Thursday, the action would be the first teachers strike in California this school year.

West Contra Costa teachers union calls strike for Thursday edsource.org?page_id=746118 @edsource.org @wearecta.bsky.social #edchat #teachers

UPDATE: New directors named to Highlands charter board amid closure hearing The latest education news updates from EdSource.

New directors named to Highlands charter board amid closure hearing edsource.org?page_id=745771 #edchat

The proposal estimates that 54% of California resident undergraduates would receive enough aid to offset the tuition increases.

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California officials condemn Trump’s plan to break up U.S. Department of Education The Trump administration's decision to move some programs to other federal agencies has been met with criticism from California state officials and education advocates who argue that it will harm vuln...

California state officials and some education advocates joined others around the country in condemning a plan by the Trump administration to disassemble the U.S. Department of Education. @tonythurmond.bsky.social #edchat #caeducation
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ANALYSIS: California School Dashboard shows progress and challenges California schools have made incremental gains in graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, academic achievement and college readiness, but many schools are still struggling with high levels of chronic a...

California School Dashboard show incremental gains in graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, academic achievement and college readiness, but schools still struggle to make up for pandemic losses. edsource.org?page_id=745050 via @edsource.org @bayareadata.press @tonythurmond.bsky.social

Twin Rivers Unified board vote puts Highlands Community Charter’s future in jeopardy The Twin Rivers Unified school board voted to hold a public hearing on Dec. 2 to decide whether to close Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, which was found to have misspent $180 millio...

The fate of Highlands Community Charter hinges on a Dec. 2 hearing in Sacramento. A state audit found the school misspent $180M in K-12 funding and eliminated a grade to avoid testing, among other things. @wearecta.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
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‘Everyone is scrambling’: School communities respond to SNAP food crisis California schools, families, community organizations and students have been mobilizing to help those affected by delays in SNAP. They are raising funds, soliciting food donations and coordinating wit...

‘Everyone is scrambling’: California School communities mobilize to help feed families affected by SNAP food crisis. edsource.org?page_id=744323 @emmagallegos.bsky.social @zstavely.bsky.social @lashericat.bsky.social @mallikaseshadri.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social #SNAP

California Head Start programs face uncertainty as federal funds are paused Four Head Start programs in California will not receive their annual federal funding due to the U.S. government shutdown, potentially impacting 1,000 vulnerable children and their families.

Four Head Start programs in California will not receive their annual federal funding due to the U.S. government shutdown, potentially impacting 1,000 vulnerable children and their families.http://edsource.org/?page_id=744091

California rethinks how to identify 4-year-olds who need extra help learning English The challenge is that children at this age are still developing language skills. In the past, students would sometimes cry and put their heads down on the desk during tests.

The California Department of Education has until March 31 to select a list of potential screeners to determine if TK students need help learning English. Screeners will be tested next year before screening begins in 2027-28. @zstavely.bsky.social @tonythurmond.bsky.social edsource.org?page_id=743756

White House visa fee hike could weaken California’s teacher pipeline The White House's decision to add a $100,000 fee to the H-1B visa, which allows employers to hire from overseas for hard-to-fill positions, could negatively impact school districts already facing seve...

The White House’s decision to add a $100,000 fee to the H-1B visa, which allows employers to hire from overseas for hard-to-fill positions, could negatively impact school districts already facing severe teacher shortages. edsource.org?page_id=743591 @wearecta.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social

New law changes how California kids learn to read California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved Assembly Bill 1454, which provides elementary school teachers with training in evidence-based reading instruction, and includes $480 million in the 2025-2...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new law that will change how California kids learn to read. The state joins a national effort to focus on evidence-based reading instruction, including phonics. edsource.org?page_id=742396 @zstavely.bsky.social @climateofgavin.bsky.social @lausdsup.bsky.social #literacy

Despite test score gains, California students still lag behind pre-pandemic levels Although there were some improvements, California students are still struggling to increase their scores to pre-pandemic levels.

Despite test score gains, California students still lag behind pre-pandemic levels. CSBA and other education advocates say more need to be done to close the achievement gap. edsource.org?page_id=742613 @governor.ca.gov @edtrust.bsky.social #literacy

Report: Teacher pay penalty growing edsource.org?page_id=741790

UPDATE: More women are now leading U.S. school districts, study says The latest education news updates from EdSource.

More women are now leading U.S. school districts, study says edsource.org?page_id=740876

PODCAST: How a charter school serving adults became embroiled in scandal and sparked calls for reform An audit found the charter received millions in funding for which it was not eligible, assigned teachers to classes they were not credentialed to teach, and avoided standardized testing, in addition t...

LISTEN to Education Beat podcast on Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools' $180 million debt to the state of California. How did this promising charter school become an example for the need for charter reform.
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Bill to extend substitute teaching time raises academic concerns Supporters say extending classroom contracts for substitute teachers would provide greater continuity, but opponents fear it could negatively impact student achievement.

Supporters of California bill to extend substitute teaching time say it would provide greater continuity, but opponents fear it could negatively impact student achievement. @wearecta.bsky.social #cateachers #credentialing edsource.org?page_id=740428 via @edsource edsource.org?page_id=740428