Do later school start times help California students? Here’s what new study says
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The benefits for students make the state's mandated later school start times worthwhile.
Bay Area
California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions
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Nominate a student to the newly launched California Teen Tech Council.Education
States’ special education complaints are up by almost 50%, survey says
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Anyone, including parents and community members, can file a written state complaint, which triggers a state-led investigation.Environment
San Jose airport creating sensory room for young neurodivergent travelers
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Stress and anxiety from crowded airports and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be pronounced for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities.health
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
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Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss, resulting in fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.California
Alameda County child welfare agency placed under state oversight after years of failures
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The move represents the first step of state intervention following an onsite agency review in March.Education
Civic education in U.S. includes instruction, but little participation, report says
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The Center on Reinventing Public Education at Arizona State University also found that few districts offer professional development opportunities for teachers on how to discuss controversial topics.Bay Area
Drive to double Berkeley ‘soda tax’ to 2 cents heads to November ballot
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A projected $2.2 million brought in by the higher tax would go toward public education programs and grants in Berkeley.California
California school districts seek money, changes to social media apps in lawsuits
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L.A. Unified and other school districts are suing companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok for platforms they say are "addictive" for children.
Around Town
Choral festival unites elite youth choirs from around the world
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PEBCC Artistic Director Eric Tuan in conversation about the Golden Gate International Choral Festival taking place this week through July 18.College
