A recent report from Policy Analysis for California Education aims to provide education leaders with a better understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can be used in education by exploring its potential strengths and limitations. Generative AI in particular has become a prevalent […]
About one-third of K-12 teachers in the U.S. are aware of open educational resources (OER) — teaching and learning materials that are free to use and adapt as needed — according to an annual survey conducted by Bay View Analytics, an Oakland-based statistical research firm. […]
Believing that far too many students still exist in “factory model” educational settings where things are standardized and impersonal, the Learning Policy Institute’s new report, Redesigning High Schools: 10 Features for Success, provides insights to build more equitable and empowering school systems.
As the clock struck midnight on Sept. 30, it signaled the traditional end of the two-year 2023–24 legislative session. With nearly 1,000 bills reaching his desk at the end of the session, which concluded Aug. 31, Gov. Gavin Newsom had 30 days to sign or […]
In the heart of California’s agricultural region, Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is tackling one of education’s most persistent challenges: ensuring academic success for migrant students. With a large population of families following crop cycles throughout the school year, CVUSD has implemented creative solutions to address the unique needs of these students, offering valuable lessons for districts facing similar challenges.
