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San Jose school district to close three campuses - San Jose Spotlight

The Berryessa Union School District is closing three elementary schools to address a $6 million budget deficit due to declining enrollment.

Report: California spent $4 billion on ghost' students no longer attending school in their districts

California school districts received substantial funding for students who weren't attending, causing financial misallocation as actual attendance dropped.

Manzo: A plea to fix California's failed school funding model - San Jose Spotlight

California's education funding model is outdated and inequitable, disadvantaging high-cost districts.
School closures and program cuts result from declining enrollment and inadequate funding resources.
A cost of living adjustment in school funding is critical for equitable education.

What is Prop 2? The California measure looking to borrow money to repair schools, colleges

Proposition 2 seeks $10 billion for school repairs, particularly aiding small districts often overlooked in funding.

California schools allocate $2 billion for pandemic learning loss. How could funds be used?

California schools mandated to use $2 billion in COVID-19 relief to help students with learning setbacks
$2 billion lawsuit settlement requires California schools to allocate remaining funds from Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant.

San Jose school district to close three campuses - San Jose Spotlight

The Berryessa Union School District is closing three elementary schools to address a $6 million budget deficit due to declining enrollment.

Report: California spent $4 billion on ghost' students no longer attending school in their districts

California school districts received substantial funding for students who weren't attending, causing financial misallocation as actual attendance dropped.

Manzo: A plea to fix California's failed school funding model - San Jose Spotlight

California's education funding model is outdated and inequitable, disadvantaging high-cost districts.
School closures and program cuts result from declining enrollment and inadequate funding resources.
A cost of living adjustment in school funding is critical for equitable education.

What is Prop 2? The California measure looking to borrow money to repair schools, colleges

Proposition 2 seeks $10 billion for school repairs, particularly aiding small districts often overlooked in funding.

California schools allocate $2 billion for pandemic learning loss. How could funds be used?

California schools mandated to use $2 billion in COVID-19 relief to help students with learning setbacks
$2 billion lawsuit settlement requires California schools to allocate remaining funds from Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant.
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#public-health

'A Hot Mess': As Heat Rises, California Kids Are Sweltering in Schools Without Air Conditioning | KQED

California's public schools face a significant lack of air conditioning, affecting students' learning, especially in low-income districts.

Oakland Schools Official Calls for State, Federal Help After Lead Contamination Findings | KQED

Local districts are aiming to secure funding for lead abatement following a $24 million allocation.

'A Hot Mess': As Heat Rises, California Kids Are Sweltering in Schools Without Air Conditioning | KQED

California's public schools face a significant lack of air conditioning, affecting students' learning, especially in low-income districts.

Oakland Schools Official Calls for State, Federal Help After Lead Contamination Findings | KQED

Local districts are aiming to secure funding for lead abatement following a $24 million allocation.
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Silicon Valley students say their teachers need better pay - San Jose Spotlight

Students marched to support teachers' demands for better pay amid stalled contract negotiations.

Two local campuses named National Blue Ribbon Schools

Lynbrook High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School are recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic performance and efforts to close achievement gaps.

Antisemitism, swastika grafitti created 'hostile' climate in Carmel school, probe finds

Jewish students faced pervasive antisemitic harassment at a California school, leading to a federal civil rights investigation and an agreement to address the issues.
#john-briggs

How John Briggs Became a Right-Wing Hero-and the Target of a Left-Wing Bomb Plot

John Briggs' attempt to ban gay and lesbian teachers in California schools altered his life and career trajectory significantly.

How John Briggs Became a Right-Wing Hero-and the Target of a Left-Wing Bomb Plot

John Briggs was initially a small-time state senator but gained notoriety and became a polarizing figure after attempting to ban gay and lesbian teachers from California schools.

How John Briggs Became a Right-Wing Hero-and the Target of a Left-Wing Bomb Plot

John Briggs' attempt to ban gay and lesbian teachers in California schools altered his life and career trajectory significantly.

How John Briggs Became a Right-Wing Hero-and the Target of a Left-Wing Bomb Plot

John Briggs was initially a small-time state senator but gained notoriety and became a polarizing figure after attempting to ban gay and lesbian teachers from California schools.
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California schools may be required to provide kosher and halal meals

California schools may soon need to provide halal and kosher meal options if requested by students.

There Ought to be a Law': Bay Area contestant inspires bill to protect California schools from wildfire

Schools in high-risk wildfire zones need evacuation and shelter plans
AB 2968 aims to improve fire safety in California schools

Staff shortages plague Bay Area school kitchens as demand for meals increase

Over 60% of students at a San Jose middle school get free lunch, highlighting high demand for school meal programs.
California schools face challenges in recruiting and retaining food workers, resulting in high vacancy rates and increased workload for existing staff.

Active-shooter-drill bill in California would require advance notice, ban fake gunfire

Fake gunfire banned from active-shooter drills in California schools
Legislation proposes notification ahead of planned drills

Walters: California school budgets plagued by enrollment declines, absenteeism

California's public schools heavily rely on state budget allocations based on Proposition 98 which use attendance to distribute aid.
Enrollment in California schools is declining due to factors like population shifts and decreased birth rates, leading to ongoing debates about funding distribution.

Schools are accommodating "furbies" with litter boxes in bathrooms, rightwing pundit claims

California public schools are not encouraging students to use litter boxes, debunking a right-wing hoax.
The myth of schools installing litter boxes is fueled by anti-trans conservatives, portraying it as a way to support children who identify as furries.

Parents' Lawsuit Forces California to Spend $2B because of Covid Learning Loss

California schools mandated to spend $2 billion on tutoring for high-needs students due to learning loss from pandemic.
Legal settlement aims to make California's education system more equitable for students who were left behind during remote learning.

Lack of teachers at three Contra Costa County schools is violating students' civil rights, attorneys say

California schools are facing a severe teacher shortage crisis
The teacher shortage is disproportionately affecting low-income, non-white, and multilingual learners

Lack of teachers at three Contra Costa County schools is violating students' civil rights, attorneys say

Teacher shortage crisis in California schools
Legal complaints filed against three schools for violating students' civil rights

Fact or fiction? Cupertino students are learning to spot fakes, dissect social media

California has passed a law requiring media literacy to be taught in all schools from kindergarten to 12th grade.
The curriculum teaches students to think critically about what they see and hear online and how to be better digital citizens.

California schools will soon get $1 billion for arts and music. Are they ready to use it?

California's Proposition 28 will bring nearly $1 billion a year for arts and music to the state's schools.
Some districts have already started hiring new arts and music teachers, while others are still figuring out their programs.

KIPP to close three L.A.-area charter schools amid low enrollment, opposition

KIPP SoCal Public Schools will close three campuses due to low enrollment and challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Declining enrollment is a widespread issue in California's school systems.

California-mandated ethnic studies sparks curriculum clash

California mandates full-year ethnic studies course by 2025-26 for graduation, leading to curriculum conflict within districts.

California Schools' Police Calls Shed Light on Student Safety Concerns | KQED

Incidents in police logs remain shielded from the public eye, leading to an undercount of school-related incidents in California.

California teachers are using AI to grade papers. Who's grading the AI?

AI tools are increasingly used in California schools for grading and enhancing learning experiences, despite vague guidelines and inconsistent adoption.
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