Bay Area Oakland teachers reach tentative deal with district after year of talks, but layoffs loom By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Layoffs are projected to save about $11 million next fiscal year as OUSD confronts a roughly $100 million structural deficit.
California Los Angeles Unified school board places Carvalho on administrative leave, names acting superintendent By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | February 27, 2026 Decision comes two days after FBI raided his home, the district HQ, and a Florida residence.
Education Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’ By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | February 27, 2026 There is a strategic, statewide effort by the CA Teachers Association to boost salaries, benefits — and get the public’s attention.
News LAUSD School Board delays decision on Superintendent Carvalho after FBI raids By Mallika Seshadri and Betty Márquez Rosales | February 26, 2026 Calls to place Carvalho on a temporary leave of absence.
Education Oakland Unified board votes to lay off 400 workers to tackle massive budget shortfall By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 Declining enrollment is one cause of OUSD's budget woes -- the student population has shrunk from 54,000 students to 34,000 students.
Education AI images scandalized a California elementary school. Now the state is pushing new safeguards By Khari Johnson, CalMatters | February 26, 2026 With AI rapidly becoming more prevalent in society, effectively managing the technology in schools has become an urgent issue.
Bay Area Special education has become a flash point in negotiations with teachers By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 24, 2026 Special education staffing shortages reach “crisis” levels at the state and national level.
Education 1 in 10 Cal State students face homelessness. This emergency housing program helps By Khadeejah Khan | CalMatters | February 24, 2026 The program operates at most public universities and about a quarter of community colleges.
Bay Area Oakland Unified School District teachers’ union votes to authorize strike By EdSource Staff | February 23, 2026 Disagreement over pay and other issues.
California California’s revised TK definition would remove ‘modified kindergarten curriculum’ By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | February 20, 2026 Early education experts herald the proposed clarification as "game-changing."