Pension relief, special education funding highlight Gov. Newsom’s budget
Jun. 14, 2019EdTrust-West’s Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga Appointed as Co-Chair of California “Closing the Achievement Gap” Initiative
Aug. 1, 2019
Source: LA School Report
The California State University system this week is considering a new admissions requirement for incoming freshmen — a development that’s sparked opposition from L.A. Unified, where less than half of the prospective graduates are eligible to apply under current standards.
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Tuesday’s CSU trustees’ meeting, which will be live-streamed here starting at 10 a.m., is for discussion only. A public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 29, with a vote on the measure not expected until November. Advocacy organizations like The Education Trust-West said they’re going to keep a close watch to make sure the proposed change is fully vetted.
“What they’re proposing would be a serious and pretty substantial addition,” said Elisha Smith Arrillaga, EdTrust’s executive director. “It’s really important to be sure the details of the proposal, and the impact it would have, are publicly discussed.”
