Education 3 Alameda County school districts ask voters to approve funding measures on June ballot By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | April 29, 2026 The Piedmont Unified School District is among the group.
Around Town Piedmont School Maker Faire submissions due this Thursday By Exedra Staff | April 28, 2026 The 12th annual Piedmont School Maker Faire is May 17.
Education Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 28, 2026 Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.
Education California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | April 28, 2026 A new bill would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills.
Bay Area Student journalists’ free press rights tested at Marin County high school By Thomas Peele | EdSource | April 27, 2026 Administrators at Redwood High School have been accused of violating a state law that protects the First Amendment and free press rights of student journalists at the school's award-winning newspaper.
California Achievement gaps, artificial intelligence and more: state superintendent hopefuls detail their plans at candidate forums By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 24, 2026 The top candidates vying to be California’s next superintendent of public instruction took the stage for two virtual forums this week.
Education School Board student representative applications due this Friday By Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026 Open to currently enrolled 10th and 11th graders at PHS and Millenium High.
Education Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | April 21, 2026 The state has covered the loss of revenue from a reduction in non-resident students, who pay three times what in-state students pay.
Bay Area California schools face budget cuts as enrollment drops by 74,961 students By Diana Lambert, Lasherica Thornton, John Fensterwald and Daniel J.Willis | EdSource | April 17, 2026 State public school enrollment dropped 1.3% this school year, the largest decline since 2021-22.
California Poll finds the race for California state superintendent is wide open By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 17, 2026 The PPIC survey of 1,604 California adults was conducted between March 26 and April 3.