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Link copied.New law would help students who fell behind academically during pandemic California may make it easier for parents to request that their children be held back a grade level next school year or have letter grades earned this school year changed to a “pass” or “don’t pass” score, which some colleges will be required to accept if Assembly Bill 104 becomes law. The bill was introduced today by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, as a way to ensure that students aren’t punished for falling behind academically during the pandemic. “The outbreak of the Covid-19 pand...

Share this article Share this article HAWTHORNE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyOne Federal Credit Union and California State PTA are teaming up to expand member benefits to both groups. SkyOne, a local not-for-profit financial cooperative, provides members with free tools such as financial education and affordable banking services to help them manage finances and save for the future. The 750,000-member strong California State PTA is the California chapter of the National Parent Teacher Association, the largest children's advocacy association in America. "We're excited about furthe...

Governor outlines the framework to continue and expand safe in-person instruction in early spring, including a $2 billion early action proposal to support school safety measures Governor’s plan is built on four pillars: Funding to Support Safe Reopening; Safety & Mitigation Measures for Classrooms; Hands-on Oversight & Assistance for Schools; and Transparency & Accountability for Families & School Staff SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom released the State Safe Schools for All plan on Dec. 30. This plan was created for California’s framework to support schools to continue operating safe...

- ADVERTISEMENT - Long Beach Unified administrators have said they intend to start phasing in school openings in second grade and below starting in January. It’s yet to be seen how quickly the reopenings will take shape. State officials said the decision to reopen any campuses will have to be driven by the local coronavirus conditions. In addition, a robust system of testing, physical distancing and contact tracing will have to be in place before there is broad in-person instruction. “Some districts will be better able to do that and others will be challenged,” said Tony Thurmond, Stat...

Newsom calls for $2 billion in incentives for schools that quickly return to classrooms FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 A student has his temperature taken as he arrives at STAR Eco Station Tutoring & Enrichment Center on Sept. 10 in Culver City (Los Angeles County).ROBYN BECK / AFP via Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less 2of3 About a half dozen parents demonstrate in December on Van Ness Avenue across from City Hall to urge S.F. to reopen schools.Paul Chinn / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less 3of3 Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to reopen schools accelerates the distribution of funds already earmarked for edu...