Bay Area UC Berkeley law dean argues for increased resistance to Trump’s attacks on free speech By Eric Urbach, Bay City News | June 5, 2026 Dean Erwin Chemerinsky spoke at the UC Berkeley Art, Law and Finance Symposium on June 4.
California University of California pushes for $12B scientific research bond to counter federal cuts By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 5, 2026 The bond will appear on the November ballot if Senate Bill 895 clears the Legislature and receives Newsom's signature this month.
Education Piedmont says yes to parcel tax extension By Exedra staff and Dan McMenamin | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | June 4, 2026 Voters appear to reject funding measures in two other Alameda County school districts.
Bay Area Effort to get California dropouts to finish degrees yields promising results, study says By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | June 4, 2026 Nearly 6 million Californians have college credit without degrees.
Bay Area California’s next governor to tackle major education decisions By Diana Lambert | EdSource | June 2, 2026 New superintendent of public instruction may have a reduced role.
Education National teachers union president calls for screen bans, AI limits in schools By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | May 28, 2026 The plan includes prohibiting AI use by elementary students and chatbots for all students under 16 years of age.
Education What would get Gen Z to vote in California’s primary? These candidates are trying By Kahani Malhotra and Chrissa Olson | CalMatters | May 28, 2026 Historical voter turnout data show that voters aged 29 and younger disproportionately sit out primary elections in California compared to the general voting population.
California California teachers say health costs erasing pay gains — some spend $1,600 monthly By Diana Lambert | EdSource | May 26, 2026 Health benefits costs have surged nearly 500% since 2013-14, outpacing school funding growth.
Education Berkeley robotics showcase unites students with next generation of tech industry By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 A local business investment program that supports early startup companies working on newly researched technologies participated.
California Equity advocates to ask California court to suspend billions in school construction funding By John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 22, 2026 A preliminary injunction would prevent a state agency from processing hundreds of district applications.