California's schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gig at a Berkeley nonprofitTony Thurmond, California's schools chief, supplements his salary with nonprofit work, raising questions about ethics and legality.
CA superintendent, other leaders call on President-elect Trump to protect public educationCalifornia education leaders are preparing to combat potential changes to public education under Trump's administration.
Letters: Parents have the right to evaluate school curriculumParents should have the right to review and influence their children's educational curriculum.Reforming Proposition 13 is essential for funding schools and public services fairly.
Horowitz: Patrick Ahrens is denying the truth on tuition hikes - San Jose SpotlightCalifornia families face significant challenges due to rising education costs.Tuition hikes supported by Patrick Ahrens have burdened nonresident students.Ahrens' claims about raising tuition are contradicted by documented votes.
CA superintendent, other leaders call on President-elect Trump to protect public educationCalifornia education leaders are preparing to combat potential changes to public education under Trump's administration.
Letters: Parents have the right to evaluate school curriculumParents should have the right to review and influence their children's educational curriculum.Reforming Proposition 13 is essential for funding schools and public services fairly.
Horowitz: Patrick Ahrens is denying the truth on tuition hikes - San Jose SpotlightCalifornia families face significant challenges due to rising education costs.Tuition hikes supported by Patrick Ahrens have burdened nonresident students.Ahrens' claims about raising tuition are contradicted by documented votes.
CSU admission rates among the highest at these Bay Area schoolsBay Area high schools achieved notable acceptance rates at Cal Poly, with Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High leading at 60%.
CA college received millions to help students with basic needs. Where did money go?Fresno City College has received $3.7 million for student resources but has unspent funds and lacks a clear spending plan.
How will dismantling Dept. of Education affect Bay Area students? CA state superintendent explainsThe Trump administration's layoffs in the Department of Education will significantly impact federal student aid and programs for vulnerable students.
Calif. judge rules adjuncts should be paid for nonclassroom workAdjunct faculty in California may soon be compensated for out-of-classroom work following a court ruling.
San Jose school district latest to announce school closures amid budget crisisAlum Rock Union School District is closing or merging schools due to severe budget deficits and ongoing enrollment declines.
Another San Jose school faces school closures to shrink $22 million budget gapFranklin-McKinley School District postpones school closures amid budget crisis and declining enrollment.
San Jose school district latest to announce school closures amid budget crisisAlum Rock Union School District is closing or merging schools due to severe budget deficits and ongoing enrollment declines.
Another San Jose school faces school closures to shrink $22 million budget gapFranklin-McKinley School District postpones school closures amid budget crisis and declining enrollment.
Walters: Money still hasn't fixed California school performance failuresCalifornia's education system consistently underperforms in national test scores, revealing significant disparities and setbacks post-pandemic.
District drops Ethnic Studies votePalo Alto Unified School District is withdrawing its proposal to require Ethnic Studies, citing funding issues and state intervention concerns.
New laws coming to California classrooms in 2025 as the state wraps up a busy year in educationCalifornia classrooms will implement stricter smartphone usage policies and focus on inclusivity in history classes starting 2025.
Column: Why California should go back to free college tuitionA significant majority of Californians support free tuition at public universities, emphasizing the financial strains of higher education.
Southern California school board rescinds parent transgender notification, flag ban policiesThe Temecula school board rescinded two controversial policies after being ruled to have violated labor practices by the state agency.
Confiscation. Calls home. Sealed pouches. Why schools struggle to ban cellphonesCalifornia schools must restrict cellphones to improve learning, with a law mandating plans by July 2026.
Prop. 2, statewide bond measure to upgrade California schools, leads in early votingProposition 2 aims to provide $10 billion for California schools' repairs and upgrades, enjoying bipartisan support and addressing significant facility challenges.
Transcript: Proposition 2 Asks Voters to Approve $10 Billion in School Bonds | KQEDCalifornia schools depend on voter-approved bonds for repairs, lacking guaranteed funding.Proposition 2 aims to authorize $10 billion for urgent repairs and upgrades in education facilities.
Editorial: Prop. 2 fails to fix broken California school bond program. Vote no.California's school construction funding system favors wealthier districts, perpetuating inequities and burdening taxpayers.Proposition 2 fails to address fundamental issues in funding and would increase state debt significantly.
Prop. 2, statewide bond measure to upgrade California schools, leads in early votingProposition 2 aims to provide $10 billion for California schools' repairs and upgrades, enjoying bipartisan support and addressing significant facility challenges.
Transcript: Proposition 2 Asks Voters to Approve $10 Billion in School Bonds | KQEDCalifornia schools depend on voter-approved bonds for repairs, lacking guaranteed funding.Proposition 2 aims to authorize $10 billion for urgent repairs and upgrades in education facilities.
Editorial: Prop. 2 fails to fix broken California school bond program. Vote no.California's school construction funding system favors wealthier districts, perpetuating inequities and burdening taxpayers.Proposition 2 fails to address fundamental issues in funding and would increase state debt significantly.
California parents' rights activists say movement is growing, despite political setbacksThe parents' rights movement in California has struggled to achieve lasting political impacts despite initial successes due to intense resistance and legislative actions.
I'm a California teacher who thinks phone use in classrooms is a big problem. I'm not convinced a new law will solve it.California's new law requires schools to limit smartphone use, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus.Teacher Joelle Clark highlights the challenges of smartphone policies in classrooms, emphasizing the need for consistency.
The brutal story behind California's new Native American genocide education lawCalifornia students will learn about the state's Indigenous history and the impacts of colonization per new legislation.
Summer COVID surge could continue as school starts, Bay Area experts warnWastewater levels of COVID in California are 'very high,' posing a potential threat in classrooms as schools reopen.
California English and math test scores rise for first time since the pandemic, but still show pandemic learning lossCalifornia students show slight gains in standardized testing, but scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting ongoing concerns about learning loss.
Summer COVID surge could continue as school starts, Bay Area experts warnWastewater levels of COVID in California are 'very high,' posing a potential threat in classrooms as schools reopen.
California English and math test scores rise for first time since the pandemic, but still show pandemic learning lossCalifornia students show slight gains in standardized testing, but scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting ongoing concerns about learning loss.
California schools will be required to integrate AI into curriculumCalifornia's AB 2876 law integrates AI literacy into K-12 education to prepare students for future job markets affected by AI technology.
Simulated gunfire banned from active-shooter drills in schools under new California lawCalifornia enacts law to regulate active-shooter drills in schools to minimize student trauma and enhance safety protocols.
California passes school cellphone restrictions. But some students find workaroundsCalifornia's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to limit smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus and social interaction.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here's when it takes effectCalifornia mandates limits on smartphone use in schools to combat mental health issues and improve academic focus.
A California bill that could change the way schools are funded awaits Gov. Newsom's signatureCalifornia is considering changing its school funding system from attendance-based to enrollment-based to increase financial equity and support.Senate Bill 98 aims for research on the impact of changing school funding formulas, potentially benefiting most districts.
California schools will be required to integrate AI into curriculumCalifornia's AB 2876 law integrates AI literacy into K-12 education to prepare students for future job markets affected by AI technology.
Simulated gunfire banned from active-shooter drills in schools under new California lawCalifornia enacts law to regulate active-shooter drills in schools to minimize student trauma and enhance safety protocols.
California passes school cellphone restrictions. But some students find workaroundsCalifornia's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to limit smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus and social interaction.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here's when it takes effectCalifornia mandates limits on smartphone use in schools to combat mental health issues and improve academic focus.
A California bill that could change the way schools are funded awaits Gov. Newsom's signatureCalifornia is considering changing its school funding system from attendance-based to enrollment-based to increase financial equity and support.Senate Bill 98 aims for research on the impact of changing school funding formulas, potentially benefiting most districts.
Another major report recommends California charter school oversight reforms after $400 million fraud caseCalifornia's charter school audits need urgent reforms to prevent fraud and enhance oversight following significant fraud cases like A3.
California task force tackled charter school accountability. Here's what it recommendedCalifornia is implementing 20 recommendations to combat charter school fraud following a major fraud case.The primary goal of the recommendations is to prevent fraud before it occurs.
Another major report recommends California charter school oversight reforms after $400 million fraud caseCalifornia's charter school audits need urgent reforms to prevent fraud and enhance oversight following significant fraud cases like A3.
California task force tackled charter school accountability. Here's what it recommendedCalifornia is implementing 20 recommendations to combat charter school fraud following a major fraud case.The primary goal of the recommendations is to prevent fraud before it occurs.
California state audit calls for streamlining transferCalifornia's transfer processes require significant improvement to support community college students, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
Some Bay Area colleges are among the top 500 institutions in the U.S., according to new reportSeveral Bay Area colleges ranked highly in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best National University list, showing strong performance in academics and reputation.
17 years after indictment, California Charter Academy case unresolvedThe indictment of Honeycutt and Cox highlights ongoing issues in accountability within charter school governance.
California to invest $500 million in zero-emission school busesCalifornia invests $500 million to replace polluting school buses with zero-emission buses, improving public health and education.State aims to add 1,000 new zero-emission buses, leading the nation in clean school bus technology.
Is my child old enough to walk to school alone? Here's what California law saysParents should assess readiness for children to walk to school based on age and maturity, not a legal minimum age.
When should police be involved at school? A bill would let California teachers make the callTeachers may face difficult choices between student advocacy and mandatory reporting laws when incidents occur.Current laws disproportionately impact students with disabilities and students of color.
In brief: Apply by Sept. 4 to fill Byron school board vacancy through 2026BUSD is filling a trustee vacancy by provisional appointment, with applications due by September 4.
San Jose school districts forced to consider campus closures - San Jose SpotlightDeclining enrollment rates are leading to potential school closures and budget cuts across San Jose.
San Jose school bond could fund teacher housing - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose Unified School District is seeking approval for a $1.2 billion bond to improve facilities and provide affordable housing for employees.
Want to teach? New Alameda County partnership will help prospective educators earn a credential for as little as $42 a monthAlameda County Office of Education partners with Reach University to address the East Bay teacher shortage by offering a low-cost teacher credential program.
LAUSD fined $8 million for staffing violations. Too many students, not enough teachersLAUSD fined $8.1 million for violations in transitional kindergarten program.
Financial Aid: California Uses Authentic Feel in Social Media CampaignA new campaign is launched in California to encourage more high school seniors to apply for financial aid, based on novel market research insights.
East Bay parents' lawsuit forces California schools to track discrimination against studentsCalifornia to take more hands-on steps to prevent discrimination in schools, ensuring fairness for students with disabilities, English learners, and Black students.
Berkeley teacher a state finalist for presidential award in STEM teachingA Berkeley teacher, Cherene Fillingim-Selk, is a finalist for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
What to Expect When Enrolling Your Child in Transitional Kindergarten | KQEDCalifornia is working towards offering transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds by 2025-26.