California schools face budget cuts as enrollment drops by 74,961 students California K-12 schools experienced the largest decline in enrollment since 2021-22 due to declining birth rates and immigration losses, resulting in budget deficits, staff layoffs and program cuts.

California schools face budget cuts as enrollment drops by 74,961 students edsource.org?page_id=756174

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All we're asking for is a fair contract. It's been over a year since the EdSource Guild unionized, and we still don't have a contract. Guild members are sharing why reaching an agreement on a contract now is so important. What you can do: Spread the word! Like, comment, or share this post.

"Management appears to think [shield law protections and policies for third party software] are unimportant. As an investigative reporter who receives legal threats from the powerful, I can assure you the risks are real." - @thomas-peele.bsky.social, investigative reporter

Swalwell loses union support amid sexual assault allegations edsource.org?page_id=755673

UPDATE: San Francisco Unified school year extended 5 days after teachers strike The latest education news updates from EdSource.

San Francisco Unified school year extended 5 days after teachers strike edsource.org?page_id=754862

It’s been 421 days since the EdSource Guild unionized, and we still don’t have a contract. Starting tomorrow, Guild members will share, in their own words, why reaching an agreement on a contract soon is so important. Please share our stories with your networks!

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All we're asking for is a fair contract. It's been over a year since the EdSource Guild unionized, and we still don't have a contract. Guild members are sharing why reaching an agreement on a contract now is so important. What you can do: Spread the word! Like, comment, or share this post.

"Everyone deserves equitable pay. Yet, with my current salary, I can't pay for basic necessities *and* save for retirement *and* pay rent. The math just doesn't work out." - @emmagallegos.bsky.social

More women, more diversity in California school leadership, but gaps remain The ranks of California school administrators are more diverse than in the past, with more women and people of color in leadership positions, but gaps still remain and more data is needed to determine...

More women, more diversity in California school leadership, but gaps remain edsource.org?page_id=754348

California school districts issue thousands of pink slips to close growing budget deficits At least 5,000 school employees in California have received preliminary layoff notices as school districts struggle to close large budget deficits, with most pink slips going to classified employees a...

California school districts issue thousands of pink slips to school staff and teachers to close growing budget deficits. Classified staff take the brunt of the layoffs. edsource.org?page_id=753606 @wearecta.bsky.social @seiu.org @seiu1021.bsky.social @pasadenaunified.bsky.social

UPDATE: One Sacramento school district on strike, another could walk out next week The latest education news updates from EdSource.

A Sacramento school district on strike, another could walk out next week edsource.org?page_id=752784 @wearecta.bsky.social #teachers #strike #edchat

Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers in other states, but more of them are planning to leave the profession in the next decade, according to Education Week's State of Teach...

Educators: Join EdSource and EdWeek in San Francisco on March 19 for "Moving the Needle on Teacher Morale in California." Discussion of EdWeek teacher survey and panel on why teachers are leaving education. Sign up for the free event here: cvent.me/LaxbBN. edsource.org?page_id=752575 via @edsource

Educators: Join EdSource and EdWeek in San Francisco March 19 to discuss the survey. I will moderate a panel to explore what is causing teachers to leave the profession. The event is free and includes breakfast and a lunch. Certificates of completion will be given for CE. RSVP at cvent.me/LaxbBN

Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers in other states, but more of them are planning to leave the profession in the next decade, according to Education Week's State of Teach...

EdWeek survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon edsource.org?page_id=752575 @edweek.org @wearecta.bsky.social @wested.org @edtrust.bsky.social #teachers

What can schools afford? Experts discuss teachers strikes and funding priorities An EdSource roundtable examined how districts can balance teachers’ pay demands against classroom needs and volatile state funding.

Watch EdSource roundtable "Teachers on Strike: Can school districts afford what California teachers want?" @wearecta.bsky.social president David Goldberg, FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, San Diego Unified trustee Sabrina Bazzo, TRUE president Brittoni Ward discuss. edsource.org?page_id=752219 via @edsource

FBI raids home and office of Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Carvalho U.S. Justice Department officials said judicially approved search warrants were being executed at both Carvalho’s office in downtown Los Angeles and his San Pedro residence. No reason for the raids ha...

FBI raids home and office of Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Carvalho edsource.org?page_id=752038 @edsource.org

California schools with low vaccination rates lose millions of dollars California schools lost over $2.2 million in state funding over two years because some students did not have all the vaccinations required by law.

California schools lost $2.2 million in state funding over two years due to unvaccinated students. edsource.org?page_id=751988 #vaccinations @immunizeca.bsky.social @lausdhr.bsky.social

UPDATE: California State University maintenance workers on strike, demand pay increase The latest education news updates from EdSource.

California State University maintenance workers on strike, demand pay increase edsource.org?page_id=751362 @teamsterslocal2010.bsky.social @teamsters.bsky.social @calstate.bsky.social #strike

UPDATE: Los Angeles Unified School District could issue 3,200 layoff notices to staff The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Los Angeles Unified School District could issue 3,200 layoff notices to staff edsource.org?page_id=751360 @lausdhr.bsky.social @wearecta.bsky.social #pinkslips

California teachers navigate difficult discussions about current events after ICE shootings Students are learning important skills such as analyzing news articles, understanding biases and discussing issues with people who disagree with them.

California teachers navigate difficult discussions about current events after ICE shootings edsource.org?page_id=750703 @zstavely.bsky.social @wearecta.bsky.social @lausdsup.bsky.social #edchat

Most California districts are shrinking, but Elk Grove is growing. How the new superintendent plans to lead Elk Grove Unified's new superintendent, David Reilly, is committed to providing the best possible education for all students, with a focus on special education, and is utilizing his experience in the ...

Most California districts are shrinking, but Elk Grove is growing. How the new superintendent plans to lead edsource.org?page_id=750919 @elkgrovenews.bsky.social @wearecta.bsky.social

Amid a shortage of arts educators, a new fund launches to train teachers The new $11.3 million Arts Ed Accelerator Fund, launched by nonprofits, will develop arts teachers over the next five years.

The Arts Ed Accelerator Fund has been launched to address the shortage of qualified arts educators in California. The fund provides $11.3 million to develop training, credentialing and apprenticeship programs for arts teachers. @wearecta.bsky.social edsource.org?page_id=750298

California audits 428 schools with low vaccination rates California is auditing 428 of its public schools due to low vaccination rates. In the meantime, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rolled back recommendations for some childhood vaccin...

California audits 428 schools with low vaccination rates edsource.org?page_id=749754 @wearecta.bsky.social #vaccination #measles

Twin Rivers Unified board denies Highlands charter schools’ revision appeal The Twin Rivers Unified School District board voted against allowing Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools to revise its charters, which may indicate how the board will vote later this mon...

Twin Rivers Unified board voted against allowing Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools to revise its charters, which may indicate how the board will vote later this month on whether to close the school. edsource.org?page_id=748979 via @edsource edsource.org?page_id=748979. #edchat

Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion Per student state funding for TK-12 will rise to a record $20,427 in 2026-27, bringing the total student funding, including federal funds, to $27,418.

Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion edsource.org?page_id=748676 @emmagallegos.bsky.social @zstavely.bsky.social @tonythurmond.bsky.social

California teachers unions consider strikes amid ongoing contract disputes Teachers unions across California, fueled by the "We Can't Wait" campaign, are rallying for higher pay, better benefits, smaller class sizes and other classroom improvements, with some threatening to ...

California teachers unions consider strikes amid ongoing contract disputes edsource.org?page_id=747044 @wearecta.bsky.social @utlanow.bsky.social @lausdsup.bsky.social #teachers

West Contra Costa Unified’s teachers strike ends after reaching tentative agreement After a marathon bargaining session, the district agreed to give teachers an 8% pay raise over two years, plus other concessions, to end the nearly weeklong strike.

West Contra Costa Unified's teachers strike ends after reaching tentative agreement edsource.org?page_id=746753 @wearecta.bsky.social

Highlands charter leaders make the case for keeping school open The new leaders of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools are working to rebuild trust after a state audit found former administrators took ineligible state funds, hired uncredentialed teac...

New leaders of charter school that owes state $180 million make the case for keeping school open edsource.org?page_id=746259 @edsource.org @tonythurmond.bsky.social

West Contra Costa teachers union calls strike for Thursday If not averted before Thursday, the action would be the first teachers strike in California this school year.

West Contra Costa teachers union calls strike for Thursday edsource.org?page_id=746118 @edsource.org @wearecta.bsky.social #edchat #teachers

UPDATE: New directors named to Highlands charter board amid closure hearing The latest education news updates from EdSource.

New directors named to Highlands charter board amid closure hearing edsource.org?page_id=745771 #edchat

The proposal estimates that 54% of California resident undergraduates would receive enough aid to offset the tuition increases.

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