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California Lottery shortchanging schools millions of dollars, audit finds

Written on 26 Feb, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By CCT STAFF The California State Lottery has failed over the last four years to provide schools with millions of dollars required by law to go toward education, according to an audit released Tuesday. [LA Times] State auditors determined the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Unified School District facing $3 million shortfall

Written on 11 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Paso Robles Unified School District Superintendent Chris Williams, who abruptly announced his resignation last week, is leaving the North County school district with depleted reserves and an approximately $3 million shortfall over the next couple years. [Tribune] Williams announced his... (Continue reading)

Bill calls for eliminating state income tax for California teachers

Written on 14 Mar, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

In response to a statewide teacher shortage, a pair of California senators have introduced a bill that would exempt educators from paying state income tax after five years on the job. [Sac Bee] California is struggling to recruit and retain... (Continue reading)

California school districts facing cuts due to pension costs

Written on 23 Jan, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

California school districts will soon divert billions of dollars from classrooms in order to backfill pensions, education officials say. The skyrocketing pensions costs are expected to eat up much of California’s increased spending on education. [SF Chronicle] The school district... (Continue reading)

California Supreme Court tosses case challenging teacher tenure

Written on 23 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

In a split decision, the California Supreme Court decided Monday that it will not hear a case challenging tenure and other job protections for public school teachers in the state. The decision constitutes a victory for California teacher unions. [LA... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College chosen for inmate second chance program

Written on 6 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

The U.S. Department of Education has chosen Cuesta College as one of five California colleges to participate in a pilot program with a goal of reducing recidivism for inmates through education. As part of the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program,... (Continue reading)

Increase college graduation rates, improve society

Written on 4 Aug, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 40 comments

OPINION by ANDREA DEVITT As the 2016-2017 academic year draws near, it’s important to remember what our colleges and universities do for our local communities. Most of us know that people who earn a college degree are likely to earn... (Continue reading)

California to be first state to teach LGBT history in schools

Written on 18 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 50 comments

California second graders will soon learn that some families have two moms or two dads. The State Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to adopt new K-12 curricula that incorporates LGBT history into public school classes. [The Guardian] The vote... (Continue reading)

Students honored at Templeton American Legion ceremony

Written on 3 May, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

The Templeton American Legion Post 122 honored eight North County students last week who excelled in a patriotism writing contest. Fourth-grade students were asked to submit essays about why we stand for the American flag. Prizes included $25 for first... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly gives TV deal to president’s friend

Written on 26 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

By KAREN VELIE (Editor’s note: In the interest of transparency, readers should know that Cal Coast News editor Bill Loving is a tenured professor in the journalism department at Cal Poly. A recording of an interview with Cal Poly President... (Continue reading)