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At Fresno State and the other California State University campuses, we must do a better job of keeping students on the graduation track. Unfortunately, the system's 2025 graduation initiative is falling short. Researchers Calstate are looking for ways to stop students from 'leaking out of the pipeline.' This story in EdSource by Amy DiPierro shows the data that researchers are looking at as they craft a plan to get students through the graduation process graduated and successful in their after-college careers. https://lnkd.in/g9eNZHnV California State University, Fresno San Diego State University San Jose State University

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OPINION by Louis Freedberg: After attending a school board candidates’ forum organized by students in Oakland last week — and speaking to the candidates vying for their votes, I now have a different view.   I’m convinced that having young people involved in school board politics and decision-making is more than just a nice idea.

Take a look at examples of policies that, depending on who wins the presidency, could change the nation's educational system. Read more: https://bit.ly/48GiBZR #Election2024 #ElectionDay

“Essentially, we focus on students informing themselves and using their own ideology to decide what is best,” said Juan Resendez, a U.S. Government and Economics teacher at Portola High in Irvine Unified School District. He has found that students, unlike some of their parents, are open when forming their political beliefs. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fhBbdl

A new state law moves toward better translation of special ed documents, but Zaidee Stavely reports that families and special ed advocates want more EdSource https://lnkd.in/gnty7ENt. #SpecialEducation #TranslationServices #EducationPolicy #InclusionMatters #SpecialEdLaw #EducationReform

TEACHER VOICES by Rebecca Pariso: Black, Latino, and low-income students are capable of excellence if exposed to a teaching approach that emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration and high expectations.

Check out the outstanding education coverage by @EdSource! From K-12 to higher ed, EdSource journalists break down the stories that matter most in California's education landscape. Stay informed and empowered! https://lnkd.in/gFhmM-Ad EdSource John Fensterwald

An EdSource survey of California history and social studies teachers found three-quarters taught the election in the weeks leading to Nov. 5. Here are strategies they used and how they dealt with misinformation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fhBbdl

"When it comes to things like Super Tuesday, or what a swing state is, or even who the major candidates are for the elections, a lot of students don't really have the time to be aware of that," Melvyn Hernandez, an architecture major at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona said.