Here are the morning’s top stories on Monday, May 26, 2025… Monday is Memorial Day. For many people, this holiday marks the unofficial start to the summer season. And no summer is truly complete without… What Makes A Song Song Of The Summer

Essential Metrics You Should Monitor To Prove The Effectiveness Of Podcasts In eLearning It is undeniable that more and more eLearning developers have started incorporating podcasts in their online courses to diversify learning materials and… How To Measure The Learning Effectiveness Of Podcasts

Oh SNAP! has hired a local organic farmer to provide produce and give classes on cooking and gardening. The program also offers pop-up thrift stores where students can fill a bag with clothes and housewares… 5 Creative Ways California Colleges Are Feeding Students Beyond Food Pantries

How Native Narration Boosts Clarity Or Engagement When localizing eLearning content, voice-over plays a critical role in shaping the learner’s experience. A native narrator does more than translate—they bring authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and natural rhythm… Why Native Voice-Over In eLearning Localization Works

Besides longer lines and dirtier facilities, Galipeau said reduced staffing could also endanger park visitors. Fewer staffers will mean longer emergency service response times and less preventive maintenance for roads and trails. “You have a… ‘In Crisis Mode’: Former National Park Leaders Say Cuts Will Hit Public Lands Hard

Digitalizing A Real Estate Agent Training Program For RE/MAX Europe We are very pleased that we chose eWyse as a partner for our long-term project. The project is an important investment in our processes and… Real Estate Agent Training Program For RE/MAX Europe

powell spoke with The California Report Magazine host Sasha Khokha as part of a series on Californians and resilience. Below are excerpts from their conversation, edited for brevity and clarity. For the full interview, listen… How a UC Berkeley Professor Confronts Division With a Vision for Belonging

Rethinking Onboarding: From Orientation To Enablement In today’s fast-paced digital economy, every new hire represents both an opportunity and a ticking clock. The faster they become productive, the quicker the organization sees returns on its… L&D In Onboarding: Integrate For Faster Ramp-Up

Throughout the music festival, Napa is looking at low to mid-70s weather throughout the day, and slightly breezy, cool nights – perfect for dancing, drinking wine and bundling up after the sun goes down. The… Memorial Day Weekend Weather Won’t Quite Feel Like Summer for Much of Bay Area

What’s The Pyramid Approach Of Learning? Although eLearning is everywhere and most people do it, there are often overlooked challenges. Staying focused, understanding the content, and actually remembering what you’ve learned for a long time… The Pyramid Approach And How To Apply It In eLearning

“The public reports of financial mismanagement at the Parks Alliance are extremely troubling,” Chiu said in a statement. “Any contributions meant to benefit the public should be used for that purpose. We are working together… Meltdown at SF Parks Nonprofit Spurs a Funding Freeze and Push for City Audit

How To Upskill Employees Effectively The modern business landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. As digital transformation, automation, and shifting market demands reshape industries, it’s essential that organizations adapt—starting with their people. Today, upskilling… How To Upskill Employees Effectively: Best Practices For L&D

Tailoring Learning For Maximum Impact As organizations strive to build more impactful learning strategies, the debate continues: should businesses opt for custom training solutions or use off-the-shelf (OTS) content? While both approaches have distinct merits,… Custom Vs. Off-The-Shelf Training – eLearning Industry

Frequently, doctors at Catholic institutions, many of whom are not Catholic, find workarounds to prevent patients from dying, Freedman said. An ethics committee headed by a priest or other religious figure at each hospital decides… Her Miscarriage Showed the Limits of California’s Abortion Protections. Where You Live Matters

Why No-Code L&D Automation Pays Off Beyond Training In a time when learning needs are evolving rapidly and budgets are under scrutiny, Learning and Development (L&D) teams are being asked to do more with less—more… ROI In No-Code L&D Automation: Metrics That Matter

Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. We continue our series on California composers with Reena Esmail. Her childhood in Los Angeles had two soundtracks: the Western… An L.A. Composer’s Multicultural Music; The Professor Confronting Division With Bridging and Belonging

Generative AI In Learning: Top Trends In 2025 The learning technology landscape is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in decades. As digital transformation accelerates across industries, generative AI in learning is no longer… Generative AI Is Transforming Learning: Key Trends To Watch

ICE said it will screen people it arrests under the statute for a “credible fear” of persecution in their home country, which would allow them to apply for asylum here. “If no valid claim is… ‘Unprecedented’: ICE Officers Operating Inside Bay Area Immigration Courts, Lawyers Say

AI-Powered eLearning: Intelligent Learning Beyond The Basics In recent years, eLearning has become foundational in reimagining how education is delivered, experienced, and measured. Working closely with enterprise clients and education platforms, we’ve seen firsthand how… Intelligent Learning Systems With AI: Beyond Chatbots

by Terry Heick Agreeing on how to best establish what a learner understands isn’t simple — if for no other reason then understanding itself isn’t simple. The difference between gamification and game-based learning is important: the former… 10 Student Engagement Strategies That Empower Learners – TeachThought

On Friday, the Senate Appropriations Committee axed 29% of the 432 bills on its list, although it kept a handful of those alive to work on next year. That’s more aggressive trimming than the committee… California Lawmakers Reject Hundreds of Bills in Rapid-Fire Hearings