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EdSource aims to involve Californians in important education issues to boost learning success. The organization shares timely and reliable information with key education leaders and the general public. It raises awareness about significant education projects happening both in California and across the country. Additionally, EdSource showcases effective strategies and models designed to improve student results while also pointing out areas that require improvement or change.

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No cuts for schools, more funding for early literacy, in Newsom’s revised 2025-26 budget

1 day ago | edsource.org | John Fensterwald

Gov. Gavin Newsom presents his revised 2025-2026 state budget during a news conference in Sacramento on May 14, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Rich PedroncelliTK-12 schools and community colleges can expect the same funding in 2025-26 that they received this year, plus a small cost-of-living adjustment, and there will be a big boost for early literacy, Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed Wednesday in the revision to his January state budget plan.
A policy analyst forecasts how the May state budget revision will impact school funding

2 days ago | edsource.org | John Fensterwald

Ahead of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s release of his revised 2025-26 budget on Wednesday, John Fensterwald checked in with longtime budget watcher Rob Manwaring for his thoughts on what to expect. Manwaring is a fiscal and policy advisor for the nonprofit advocacy organization Children Now. TranscriptEvery year, by May 15, the governor has to revise his proposed budget, and this is when the budget season really kicks off.
Bill to address antisemitism in schools to get special hearing Wednesday

2 days ago | edsource.org | John Fensterwald

Students at a middle school in Los Angeles walk to class. ROBYN BECK / AFP)Credit Robin Beck / AFPMembers of the Legislative Jewish Caucus have switched strategies to address their alarm over rising incidents of antisemitism in schools. They have abandoned a bill that called for creating academic standards that would have spelled out what should and should not be taught in American ethnic studies courses.
Districts still have learning recovery money: why not spend it on tutoring?

3 days ago | edsource.org | John Fensterwald

Third graders at Alpha Cornerstone Academy join their individual Ignite Reading tutors for their 15-minute daily session on phonics and other fundamental skills in reading, John Fensterwald / EdSource Top TakeawaysUp to 40 districts and charter schools can sign up to design their own high-impact tutoring. Unless they’ve spent billions already, districts should have funding available.
Can a final push save San Francisco State’s marine research campus on the bay? | EdSource

6 days ago | edsource.org

The university's provost said it can't have “so much of our resources flowing in a direction that doesn't serve our undergraduate students directly."
UPDATE: L.A. city council cuts speed limits to 15 mph in more than 200 school zones

6 days ago | edsource.org | Thomas Peele

News Brief Friday, May 9, 2025 — 8:39 am The Los Angeles City Council this week agreed to cut speed limits down to 15 MPH on 343 streets near 201 schools, the L.A. Daily News reported. The issue of slowing down drivers in school zones became urgent after a fatal crash in 2023 near Hancock Park Elementary School, the newspaper reported. A mother was killed and her six-year-old daughter was left in critical condition after they were hit by a car.
More, but not enough, Californians accessing free money for college, career

6 days ago | edsource.org | Lasherica Thornton

Baleria Contreras and Monica Cha, representatives with the state’s CalKIDS program, explained what the scholarship funds could be used for once students graduate from high school during a community event at Golden 1 Credit Union in Fresno on April 5, 2025. Credit: Lasherica Thornton / EdSource Top TakeawaysCalKIDS is a state program providing seed money for college or career to eligible public school students.
Getting California’s millions of kids to access free money relies on community partnerships

6 days ago | edsource.org | Lasherica Thornton

Credit: Ekrulila/PexelsWhen Stephanie Martinez Anaya was a senior at Hamilton High in Anza in 2023, her college success coach told her about scholarship money for college or career training. The money — between $500 and $1,500 automatically deposited and waiting in an interest-bearing savings account — is from the California Kids Investment and Development Savings program (CalKIDS), a state initiative for eligible low-income students and English learners enrolled in the public school system.
UPDATE: UCLA medical school accused in suit of using race as a factor in admissions

6 days ago | edsource.org | Thomas Peele

News Brief Friday, May 9, 2025 — 8:41 am ULCA’s medical school is accused in a federal class action lawsuit of using race as a factor in admissions despite state and federal bans on affirmative action, the Los Angeles Times reported.
PODCAST: Trump administration slashing programs for students with disabilities, struggling readers

1 week ago | edsource.org | Zaidee Stavely

PODCASTS > Education Beat EdSource · Trump administration slashing programs for students with disabilities, struggling readersMay 8, 2025In the first few months of the Trump administration, several education programs have been slashed. A program to help students with disabilities navigate the transition into adulthood was eliminated, and cuts to Americorps eliminated some volunteers who tutor elementary students in reading and math.