California law pushes phonics-based reading instruction for elementary and middle school students

California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing for phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.

Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed

While not mandatory, the law provides support for phonics — focused on vocabulary, comprehension and sounding words out — to ...

16 CSUs are offering a direct admissions program to California high school students

The CSU Direct Admissions Program will streamline the application process for the 16 participating CSU campuses. Available to ...

California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will begin selling affordable insulin under its own label on Jan. 1, nearly three years ...