Golden State Pathways Program News Today

California invests $470 million into the Golden State Pathways Program to expand student access to career and college opportunities.

Anecdotal accounts of the impact of training and development programs are not sufficient. We need comprehensive data.

This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom presented the first pass on the 2024-25 state budget.

Many contributors credit the governor for sparing TK-12 and community colleges from cuts, at least for now; others urge different priorities.

Last year, California created a $500 million program to help prepare students for careers. With the state facing a $31.5 billion budget deficit, lawmakers want to claw back $400 million of the program.

School districts and charter schools can apply for grants, but so will regional occupational centers or a community college working in concert with local K-12 schools.

California has set aside $500 million to establish a new program to ensure students “advance seamlessly from high school to college and career.”

The $128 billion total for schools and community colleges gives a big boost for the funding formula and after-school programs, with a promise for an expansion of Cal Grants for college assistance.

Meeting each other halfway, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have agreed to raise TK-12 general funding by nearly 13% for school districts and charter schools for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Meeting each other halfway, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have agreed to raise TK-12 general funding by nearly 13% for school districts and charter schools for the fiscal year that begins July 1.