Education
Yahoo / Tumblr Deal Renews Debate Over Techie Dropouts
t’s one thing to say tech geniuses don’t need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college. But now we’ve got David Karp, who doesn’t even have a high school diploma. Karp, 26, founded Tumblr, the online blogging forum, and sold it to Yahoo for $1.1 billion.
Bill Adds Calif. Community College Classes At Higher Cost
Students at California community colleges could see additional class options for short summer and winter sessions under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Monday, but those courses would come with a higher price tag.
Community Corner: Bay Area Nonprofit Encourages A Smart Summer
As Bay Area families gear up for summer activities, one local organization says it’s important to avoid summer learning loss, or “brain drain.”
UC Graduation Rates Improved As State Funding Diminished
Graduation rates throughout the University of California system have risen significantly over the past 20 years despite cuts in state funding, a university official said Wednesday.
Moraga School District Insurers Settle Sex Abuse Suit For $2.85M
The Moraga School District’s insurance company has reached a $2.85 million settlement with a former student for sexual abuse claims, district officials announced this week.
Gov. Brown Asks UC Officials To Review Graduation Rates
In his pursuit to hold down the cost of a college education in California, Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday asked the University of California to identify which factors have the greatest effect on campus graduation rates.
Brown’s Latest Budget Includes Major Infusion For Schools
Gov. Jerry Brown’s latest budget proposes a $17 billion bump for California’s K-12 schools over the next four years, a dramatic turn-around from the teacher layoffs and program cuts that became common during the recession.
Most Cal State University Campuses Now Charging A Fee To Graduate
Graduating students at more than a dozen California public universities will have to hand over money before they are handed their diplomas.
California Board Of Education Moves To Comply With Gay History Law
California education officials have taken the first step toward complying with a law requiring public schools to include prominent gay people and gay rights’ milestones in the curriculum.
Oakland School Finds Success With Twin Principals
Since twin brothers Ronald and Reginald Richardson took over as co-principals at the school last year, students are never quite sure which one has an eye on them.
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