San Jose Education Leaders Unite Behind Cortese’s Plan to Fix Inequities in School Funding
SAN JOSE, Calif. — At Mount Pleasant Elementary School in East San Jose, California State Senator Dave…
International Students Drive Major Shifts in U.S. Higher Ed and Housing, NMHC Study Finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. As American universities confront flattening domestic enrollment and intensifying global competition, international students are becoming…
First 5 California Warns of Devastating Impact on Children and Families with Trump’s Order to Dismantle Department of Education
Sacramento, CA — March 20, 2025 — In a sweeping move that fulfills a campaign promise, President…
Senator Wiener Condemns Trump Administration’s Threat to Defund UC Campuses
Calls Investigation Into Campus Antisemitism a “Frontal Assault on Higher Education” SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Senator Scott…
California Bill Seeks to Expand College Access for Students Who Experienced Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A new bill introduced in the California Legislature aims to provide critical financial support…
California Continues to Prioritize Young Children in 25-26 Budget
Sacramento, CA – The Governor and his administration have continued to prioritize infant and early childhood health,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
UC Regents Approve Military Equipment for Campus Police
Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, Sept. 19, the UC Board of Regents approved requests for additional military…
Governor Now Has Chance to Sign Bill to Protect Future Max Bensons
Sacramento, CA – It was a tragic but preventable death when Max Benson, a 13-year-old from Davis,…
Letter: CTA Opposition to AB 2918
California Teachers Association (CTA’s) opposition letter in regards to AB2918 was sent to the California Legislature on…
Guest Commentary: Communities of Color Pushing for More to be Done in the CA Legislature in Response to ‘Racist’ AB 2918
Where are the CA Legislative Latino Caucus (LLC), Legislative Black Caucus (LBC), and Asian Pacific Islander Legislative…
Statement: “Stop Racist CA Legislation AB2918 Now!”
California Teachers Association (CTA) Ethnic Caucuses of Color Joint Statement in Opposition to AB2918 — (text). The…
Guest Commentary: CTA Fights for Funding for Schools
by David B. Goldberg As educators, we agree with Governor Newsom that we need to preserve the…
Bill Would Reduce Harmful Police Referrals in K-12 Schools
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – This week, AB 2441 was passed out of the Assembly Education…
AG Seeks Permanent Injunction and Declaratory Relief against Chino Valley Unified’s Forced Outing Policy
By Vanguard Staff Oakland, CA – On Tuesday, AG Rob Bonta filed a motion for final judgment…
UC Board of Regents Postpones Decision on Policy for Equitable Student Employment Opportunities
By: Lucero Castaneda CALIF. – On Jan. 25, 2024, the UC Board of Regents motioned to…
Senate Passes Bill to End Use of Restraints on Students
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The State Senate took a crucial step toward protecting California’s…
Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Ban Dangerous Restraint Technique against Special Needs Students
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Over six years after a 13-year-old Davis resident died at…
Book Banning Bill Now Awaits the Governor’s Signature
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Last week, AB 1078, authored by Assemblymember Dr….
Bonta Letter Expresses Concerns over Chino Privacy Policy
In a letter dated July 20, Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed serious concern over the proposed Parental…