California Parents of trans kids ask: Does California really protect our rights? By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 6, 2026 The state has not acted to uphold Unruh Act protection for equal access to health care, transgender rights groups say.
Technology ‘We’re basically pushers:’ Two California courtrooms hear how companies may have hooked kids on social media By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | January 30, 2026 Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents that may be a tipping point into federal regulation.
News Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them By Lauren Wagner | The74 | January 28, 2026 New research shows that teens mostly support the policies — yet may not follow them.
Education 4 takeaways from new report on AI’s risks in education By Greg Toppo | The74 | January 20, 2026 Researchers say AI’s rapid evolution puts educators in a bind, offer steps to address negative impacts.
California California AG leads opposition to Trump rule on gender dysphoria discrimination By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | January 16, 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics says discrimination based on gender identity or expression is damaging to children.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area teens teach peers about Chinese opera By Stephanie Lam | Bay City News | January 15, 2026 Registration for students in grades 4 through 7 closes January 21.
Crime & Safety Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | January 12, 2026 The new, free citywide initiative Oakland Reads 1234! aims to increase literacy rates for very young students.
California California rejects CDC’s latest rollback of childhood vaccine guidelines By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | January 9, 2026 The federal agency on Monday scaled back recommendations for several common vaccines.
COVID-19 The CDC sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent By Arthur Allen and Jackie Fortiér | KFF Health News | January 6, 2026 Experts warn that if vaccine uptake falls, millions could be hospitalized — or worse — as a result of preventable diseases.
Arts & Entertainment Deck the hulls: Kids transform Golden Gate Ferry boats into floating art for the holidays By Ruth Dusseault • Bay City News | December 23, 2025 Last year Golden Gate Ferry hosted more than 600 students from 14 elementary schools across San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma counties.