January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Community college leaders will once again attempt to offer bachelor’s degrees in ...

Lawmakers approved two bills to allow some community colleges to provide bachelor’s degrees in nursing. That’s setting up another conflict with the California State University, which already offers ...

While the academic school year just ended for many, it's only just beginning for this new cohort of nurse practitioners. On July 1, the University of California will welcome a group of students who ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Six additional bachelor’s degree programs have been approved across California’s ...

Students practice with a mannequin simulating a patient at the Mt. San Antonio College campus in California. The shortage of clinical placements for nursing students has led some educators to argue ...

Is there a nursing shortage in California? Now, yes, though in a few years, probably not. By 2027, the state is projected to have as many nurses as it needs because of a rise in nursing program ...