September 30, 2024 | EdSurge

The rise of AI promises new solutions to long-standing challenges. It also introduces some challenges of its own. In addition to concerns over privacy, bias and reliability, AI is driving a flood of new products in a broad range of...

September 24, 2024 | Language Magazine

English learners (ELs) are the fastest-growing demographic in US public schools. Migration to industrialized nations like the US will continue to drive that growth. By 2031, 72% of jobs in the US will require postsecondary education or training.2 English is...

A Farewell Message from PACE Executive Director Heather Hough

Summary

After nearly a decade at PACE, I am writing to announce that I am stepping down from my role as executive director. My time leading PACE has been an extraordinary journey, and I am immensely proud of what we have built together.

An Update on Dual Enrollment Participation Among Public High School Graduates

September 2024 | Infographic

California policymakers and educators are promoting dual enrollment to boost educational attainment and equal access to postsecondary opportunities. Assembly Bill 288, enacted in 2016, encouraged high school-community college collaboration, and funding for dual enrollment has increased. Local educators are working to expand programs and support student success. Participation grew steadily from 2015–16 to 2019–20, but stalled in 2020–21 and 2021–22, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on dual enrollment opportunities.