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New Professional Standards for CA Principals Approved
Setting a clear expectation that schools should be a place of safety and fairness, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing adopted Thursday new standards for school principals that embrace restorative justice practices.
Creativity is Big Business in CA
Earlier today, California State Assembly members heard testimony about the $155 billion impact of the Golden State’s "creative economy."
High School Internships Seen as Valuable Stepping Stone
High school isn't too early to be getting serious about a career.
College Chancellor on Bid to Combat Silicon Valley Prosperity Gap
A local community college chancellor sees opportunity for the region in a new $250 million, linked learning competitive grant.
Researchers to Pilot Virtual Engineering Internships for Long Beach Students
The Games and Professional Simulations research consortium will pilot a virtual engineering internship for high school students in Long Beach Unified, officials announced.
Charitable Giving to CSU Hits Record High
California is renewing its investment in public higher education, and the rise in this year’s charitable giving to the California State University demonstrates the commitment of corporations, foundations and private individuals to help the CSU further its mission of educating students and sustaining high-impact learning.
Linking Education to Industry
Public schools now have millions of dollars to join Sacramento’s Next Economy. Will they?
Report: "Student-Centered Learning" Closes Opportunity Gap
Low-income students in four Northern California high schools that employ a more personalized approach to education are graduating from high school having completed the course sequence required for admission to California public universities at much higher rates than their district or the state as a whole.
Stockton School Surprised by President's State of the Union Shout Out
A Stockton high school got unexpected national praise during President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday.