16 and 17-year-olds make history by voting in school board elections in two California cities
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5d ago
A high school junior reflects on the significance of this moment and the importance of civic engagement for teenagers ..read more
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What is California doing — or not doing — about lead in school drinking water?
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by EdSource
1w ago
Oakland Unified had found high levels of lead in the water during tests conducted over spring and summer, but it didn’t share those results with parents and staff until this August ..read more
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Can Prop 2 fix California’s most neglected school buildings?
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2w ago
Many school buildings in California are in dilapidated conditions, with leaky roofs, broken concrete, moldy walls or faulty air conditioning ..read more
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What’s drawing new teachers to the profession amid a shortage?
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3w ago
Thousands of students are passionate about becoming teachers and working toward that goal. Student journalist Clara Brownstein set out to find out what motivates them ..read more
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Restrictions on campus protests spark concerns about free speech
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1M ago
California State University and the University of California are revamping protest rules and banning encampments, barriers and, under certain circumstances, the wearing of face masks ..read more
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Can more freedom and less parental hovering help kids thrive?
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1M ago
When Lenore Skenazy let her nine-year-old son ride the subway alone in New York, she was labeled "America's Worst Mom." She says schools and parents need to give kids more free play and independence ..read more
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Mental health is key to getting students back in class
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1M ago
University of Southern California researchers found that students who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to struggle with mental health challenges ..read more
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Music education sets up low-income youth for success
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1M ago
A staggering 97% of music students with Harmony Project graduate high school, and close to 80% go on to college. What's the secret ..read more
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Should cell phones be banned from all California schools?
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by EdSource
2M ago
Many school districts have taken steps to ban or restrict cell phones and smart watches in the classroom, to curb bullying, distraction and addiction ..read more
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New school year brings new education laws
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by EdSource
2M ago
Students will have easier access to mental health care, free menstrual products and climate change education, among other changes ..read more
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