Proposition 2 seeks to shore up California’s rainy day fund by allowing lawmakers to sock away up to 20% of the state’s general fund tax revenue — double the current ceiling.
Copper wire theft may be behind the systemwide disruption.
Researchers said results show the importance of investment in TK, state-subsidized preschool, and support for students who speak languages other than English.
Districts are using empty classrooms and even entire schools for childcare hoping they will see the same young kids in kindergarten.
Despite seven new statewide laws regulating data centers, at least 26 municipalities have passed or proposed restrictions on data centers since June.
A strike by the state's largest union is scheduled to start this week.
A clever solution or a confusing gimmick?
The share of students who received a D or F, withdrew, or did not pass has nearly doubled since the 2020-21 academic year.
In Oakland, the drop forced the district to close almost two-thirds of their newcomer programs.
Supporters say California needs money to fund housing construction while critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.
The California Chamber of Commerce, the measure’s sponsor, says the measure would cut costs by speeding up building.
Voters in the state haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot box since 1994.