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LA Needs 100,000 Construction Workers. Community Colleges Are Racing to Train Them

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Hudson Idov wasn’t excited about any of his college options — that is, until his Los Angeles house burned down in the Palisades Fire his senior year of high school. Less than a week after graduation, he and one of his classmates enrolled...

By Adam Echelman, CalMatters | April 23, 2026

Despite California Law, Some Tech Companies Still Sell Student Data

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For every aspect of a student’s life, there’s a tech company trying to digitize it. Inside the classroom, online tools proctor exams, create flashcards and submit assignments. Outside, technology coordinates school sports, helps bus drivers find the right route and maintains students’ health...

By Adam Echelman, CalMatters | February 26, 2026

How Do High Schoolers in Your Area Really Fare After Graduation? A New California Tool Lets You Know

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Want to know how students at your child’s school district are performing five or even 10 years down the line? Today, California released a new tool that aims to make that question — and many others — much easier to answer. Known as...

By Adam Echelman, CalMatters | April 28, 2025