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Boosting Reading Skills: Will 'Common Core' Pay Off?
Called the "Common Core," a new set of state guidelines spell out what young students are expected to learn and what books they're expected to read. Forty five states and the District of Colombia have already adopted the standards. Learning Matters' John Merrow reports on the design and the aim of the new guidelines.
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California News
California’s AI Safety Law Beats New York’s to Finish Line, but Trades Away Safety and Liability Provisions
Legislation on opposite coasts sought to limit public safety risks. A flurry of tech industry lobbying diluted the plans — especially in the bill Gov. Newsom just signed.
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Silicon Valley hospital workers train for Super Bowl threats
Amid a backdrop of escalating political violence and national instability, they’re preparing for the unthinkable when Levi’s Stadium takes the global stage in 2026 — becoming the first region to host a Super Bowl and World Cup in the same year.
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In Central Valley fields, immigration fears compound ag workers’ worries
The Central Valley has been hammered by an array of climate-driven and economic pressures. Now, some say, immigration enforcement adds to the uncertainty, even for legal workers.
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Financial aid applications open today, with state-based options for undocumented students
Iris, an undocumented Californian who grew up in South L.A., knew she wanted to go to college ever since she was in grade school.
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