January 5, 2023

California education issues to watch in 2023 — and predictions of what might happen

2023's big questions: How much will TK-12 state funding be cut? What will the final math framework look like? Will districts find tutors, after-school staff? Will the Newsom administration act decisively on early literacy?

John Fensterwald And Yuxuan Xie

January 3, 2023

EdSource's Best of 2022: Dual Enrollment: Who's in, who's out

Over the past year, EdSource’s coverage has looked at the growing popularity of dual enrollment programs, as well as the issues surrounding access to these programs across the state.

EdSource staff

December 30, 2022

EdSource's Best of 2022: CSU's Title IX Reckoning

Over the past year, EdSource’s reporting on the country’s largest public university system has examined the outcomes when faculty and administrators are found in violation of Title IX.

EdSource staff

December 29, 2022

EdSource's Best of 2022: State and nationwide test scores show pandemic-related declines

EdSource’s reporting played a key role in pushing California to release Smarter Balanced test data after the state had previously announced plans to delay its public release.

EdSource staff

December 28, 2022

EdSource's Best of 2022: California's reading dilemma

In the past year, EdSource has taken a deep dive into the complex debate about how to solve California’s literacy crisis.

EdSource staff

December 27, 2022

Education Beat in 2022: Our favorite podcast episodes of the year

As 2022 comes to a close, here are a few of our favorite podcast episodes from this year.

Zaidee Stavely

December 30, 2020

2020: A year like no other as told by EdSource reporters

A year like no other saw an unrelenting flow of news. From the pandemic to wildfires to financial woes, Californians endured a tough year. EdSource covered it all and its impact on education. Here’s a look at the highlights.

John Fensterwald

January 7, 2020

Big promises for little kids: Has California governor delivered on early education?

The early childhood workforce is one area where some experts believe Newsom and the Legislature have fallen short.

Zaidee Stavely

January 6, 2020

California governor keeps key higher education pledges but significant aid for non-tuition costs remains

Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded financial aid, but experts and activists hope for more progress in the coming year to help students cover non-tuition costs.

Michael Burke

January 3, 2020

Gavin Newsom's 1st-year K-12 scorecard: good grades on priorities and some incompletes

He forged a compromise to revise California's charter school law and gave districts unexpected help to pay employee pension obligations.

John Fensterwald

January 2, 2020

California education issues to watch in 2020 — and predictions of what will happen

Gov. Newsom will bring the school bond to victory but steer clear of the "split-roll" initiative. You can bet your Fensters on it.

John Fensterwald And Yuxuan Xie

December 20, 2019

A look back at EdSource's top education stories in 2019

From increased funding for early education to the state of education in California's rural communities, a look at some of the top issues in 2019.

EdSource staff

December 20, 2018

California education in 2018; A look back at EdSource's top stories

From student activism to new state leadership, the events of the past year highlighted the forces shaping the future of the state's youth.

EdSource staff