California high school news
Here are some recent news stories and updates from California high schools:
Academics
- California high schools to offer free online courses to students (EdSource, March 2023) - The California Department of Education has launched a new online platform that offers free courses to high school students, covering subjects such as math, science, and English.
- California high schools see increase in Advanced Placement exams (Los Angeles Times, February 2023) - According to data from the College Board, the number of California high school students taking Advanced Placement exams has increased by 10% over the past year.
Sports
- California high school football teams to play in new playoff format (Sacramento Bee, March 2023) - The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has announced a new playoff format for high school football teams, which will feature a 16-team bracket and a championship game.
- California high school basketball teams advance to state championships (San Francisco Chronicle, March 2023) - Several California high school basketball teams have advanced to the state championships, including teams from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.
Student Life
- California high school students organize walkouts to protest gun violence (Los Angeles Times, March 2023) - Students at several California high schools, including those in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, have organized walkouts to protest gun violence and advocate for stricter gun control laws.
- California high school students create app to help peers with mental health (San Diego Union-Tribune, February 2023) - A group of students at a San Diego high school have created an app to help their peers with mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and stress.
Education Policy
- California governor proposes funding increase for public schools (EdSource, January 2023) - California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a budget that includes a significant increase in funding for public schools, including a 13% increase in funding for high schools.
- California lawmakers consider bill to increase funding for low-income students (Sacramento Bee, February 2023) - A bill has been introduced in the California Legislature that would increase funding for low-income students, including those who attend high schools in low-income districts.
These are just a few examples of recent news stories and updates from California high schools. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you find specific stories or updates from a particular school or region.