Ashley A. Smith
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Oakland, CA, United States
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California colleges open for fall term with relaxed Covid rules
The fall term has arrived at California's public colleges, where Covid-19 restrictions have been eased. It's a stark contrast to last fall. → Read More
Cal State employees say campus leaders ignore harassment and retaliation at nation’s largest university system
Faculty groups say they lack confidence in CSU trustees while demanding they hold leaders accountable. Sexual assault victims and other CSU San Bernardino employees claim harassment and retaliation. → Read More
California State University adopts new approach to entice students back
With the pandemic resulting in enrollment loss across the CSU system, Chancellor Joseph Castro embraced a new strategy to get students to come back. → Read More
Former Gov. Jerry Brown defends Calbright College
A non-profit organization reporting on key education challenges in California and beyond. → Read More
Gov. Newsom proposes to make major investments in higher education
A non-profit organization reporting on key education challenges in California and beyond. → Read More
How the pandemic changed higher education in California
Distance learning and focusing on mental health -- the changes higher education made during the pandemic are here to stay. → Read More
Windfalls will allow two CA private colleges to expand opportunities for women and students of color
Two private California colleges see multi-million dollar donations from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott that they plan to use for scholarships and programs to support students of color and women. → Read More
Searchable database: How much will colleges and universities get in new round of COVID-19 funds?
Covid-19 relief funds approved in December will deliver $21.2 billion to the nation's colleges and universities. More than $2.83 billion of that total will go to California institutions. → Read More
California’s higher education leaders pledge to improve transfers from community colleges
A non-profit journalism website reporting on key education issues in California and beyond. → Read More
CA Chancellor Oakley backs college leaders after criticisms for denouncing Capitol violence
Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley stepped up support for campus leaders urging them to not back down after some faced sharp attacks to statements condemning Capitol violence. → Read More
California college freshmen find alternatives to campus life in a virtual world
As first-time college students, freshmen had so many plans to join clubs and pursue interests outside of their coursework. But, then the pandemic hit forcing creative alternatives. → Read More
Fauci puts priority on getting teachers vaccinated and a return to in-person classes
A non-profit journalism website reporting on key education issues in California and beyond. → Read More
Community colleges find an advocate in future First Lady Jill Biden
When she moves into the White House, Jill Biden will make history as the first First Lady to hold a job outside the White House — as a community college English professor. → Read More
A tale of two ethnic studies proposals for California State University students
Gov. Newsom has until Aug. 15 to decide whether to sign a bill that dictates to the California State University system the ethnic studies courses students must take as a requirement for graduation. → Read More
California nursing students to assist in coronavirus fight
Many nursing students and instructors said they want the nursing board to waive some of its requirements for graduation. → Read More
California instructors scramble to adapt as classes move online to slow coronavirus spread
Colleges and universities are cancelling in-person classes across the state. → Read More
Mixed results for California’s experiment with community colleges offering bachelor’s degrees
Since 2016, California Community Colleges have offered bachelor's degrees. A non-partisan state agency report gives a mixed review of the 15 programs. → Read More
President of Calbright College who resigned will be paid through end of March
Heather Hiles suddenly resigned this week after less than one year on the job. → Read More
California community colleges work to solve housing for foster youths
A non-profit journalism website reporting on key education issues in California and beyond. → Read More
Ward 3 residents upset to hear no early voting
Fort Myers decision to not hold early voting in Ward 3 special election angers residents → Read More