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.
Technology How San José State leaped to No. 2 in national computer science ranking By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 20, 2026 SJSU's computer engineering and software engineering programs now surpass top-tier schools such as CalTech, UC Berkeley, and Stanford.
Education California community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | May 19, 2026 After a spike in fraudulent applications, school officials say they're better at detecting and preventing fraud, though it still happens.
Education California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices. Some classes are tense By Kahani Malhotra | CalMatters | May 17, 2026 Turning Point chapters continue to grow on California campuses months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Education Ban cell phones in all K-12 schools? Not so fast, say school officials By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | May 15, 2026 Under pressure from school boards and administrators, lawmakers scaled back a bill that would have required such a blanket ban.