California bill aims to make school funding more equitableSenate Bill 743 aims to establish an education endowment to address funding inequalities among California school districts.
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.
Letters: Cortese's bill is a start on equalizing school fundingCalifornia's school funding inequity remains a pressing issue, impacted by neighborhood wealth.Teachers need sustainable respect and resources to ensure quality education for students.
California bill aims to make school funding more equitableSenate Bill 743 aims to establish an education endowment to address funding inequalities among California school districts.
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.
Letters: Cortese's bill is a start on equalizing school fundingCalifornia's school funding inequity remains a pressing issue, impacted by neighborhood wealth.Teachers need sustainable respect and resources to ensure quality education for students.
Cash-Strapped Colleges Opt for Wellness Vending MachinesCommunity college students signal a need for improved wellness resources, supported by innovative vending machine initiatives for health supplies.
California state audit calls for streamlining transferCalifornia's transfer processes require significant improvement to support community college students, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
Cash-Strapped Colleges Opt for Wellness Vending MachinesCommunity college students signal a need for improved wellness resources, supported by innovative vending machine initiatives for health supplies.
California state audit calls for streamlining transferCalifornia's transfer processes require significant improvement to support community college students, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
California bill aims to help homeless college studentsJackson's plan addresses California's housing and homelessness crises by providing emergency solutions for affected students.
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.
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 bill aims to help homeless college studentsJackson's plan addresses California's housing and homelessness crises by providing emergency solutions for affected students.
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.
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.
Silicon Valley lawmaker wants to reduce school funding inequity - San Jose SpotlightSen. Dave Cortese proposes Senate Bill 743 to increase funding for underserved schools using state budget surpluses.
These Calif. high schools surpassed elite schools in UC admissionsMission High School's students show notable success in UC admissions, outperforming elite schools in California.
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.
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.
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.
District drops Ethnic Studies votePalo Alto Unified School District is withdrawing its proposal to require Ethnic Studies, citing funding issues and state intervention concerns.
fromABC7 San Francisco5 months agoCA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LAUSD fined $8 million for staffing violations. Too many students, not enough teachersLAUSD fined $8.1 million for violations in transitional kindergarten program.
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.