In August, K-12 students will return to school. For many districts, summer school has provided a preview of classroom life with mask mandates.
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Confusion over mask mandate for California schools sparks tension between districts and parents
Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to let local school districts decide how to deal with students who refuse to follow California’s mask mandate. Now, parents who don’t want their children to wear masks are showing up at school board meetings to demand their districts disregard the mandate.
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Lawmakers aim to boost student voting power on UC, community college boards
If a bill pending in the California Legislature passes, all three of the state’s higher education governing boards will have two voting student members. Advocates say the student representatives provide an important firsthand perspective on issues like campus safety and basic needs.
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Recall money wars: What do Newsom’s million-dollar donors want?
A new CalMatters analysis shows which of the governor’s big financial backers are coming to his rescue in his hour of need for the California recall election. They include the unions for teachers and prison guards.
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Prioritizing student wellness post-pandemic, more California schools turn to yoga
Educators see stretching and breathing exercises as a way to help students relax and focus as they return to campus. “We’ve laid so much on these kids. They need an outlet where they’re not being judged, where they can learn to pick themselves up,” one teacher said. “Yoga and meditation can help them process difficult emotions.”
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Education under cyberattack: California schools face a growing ransomware threat
A ransomware attack — where cybercriminals hold online systems hostage until victims pay a ransom — can have devastating consequences for schools. Experts say the number of attacks against schools in California and across the country are rising as educators try to figure out whether cybersecurity should be a priority.
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Educators grapple with how to enforce California school mask mandate in the fall
After initially mandating a ban on unmasked students on campus, the state is now leaving enforcement decisions up to local officials.
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In abrupt turnaround, California to let school districts decide how to enforce mask rules
The state rescinded a rule Monday that called for students who refused to wear masks to be barred from campus.
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How many California kids actually go to college? The state lags in tallying data but a fix may be coming
California high schools say they make students college-ready, but rarely does the public have the data to see if students actually made it to college and thrived. California lags the nation in public data that shows how students move from school to college and the workforce. A statewide fix is on the horizon.
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These eight Cal State schools are giving students iPads in an effort to cut barriers to college enrollment
The tech initiative at eight Cal State campuses will benefit up to 35,000 students in the fall. The Cal State campuses of Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Fresno, Humboldt, Maritime Academy, Northridge and San Marcos volunteered to be part of the first phase.