California A parents’ guide to understanding the 2026 California School Dashboard By John Fensterwald | EdSource | October 16, 2026 The state dashboard provides a big picture of every district’s and school’s performance based on multiple measures.
California 9 California universities rank among top 100 in the world By EdSource Staff | October 13, 2026 Six UC campuses and three private California universities made the grade.
Education The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way back By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | October 8, 2026 After the UC stopped requiring the SAT, some professors say students are coming in with weak math and writing skills.
California School superintendent turnover rates returning to pre-pandemic levels By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 6, 2026 During the pandemic there was a 45% increase in superintendent turnover nationally.
education First priority for California’s next state superintendent: Negotiate a job description By John Fensterwald and Emma Gallegos | EdSource | October 6, 2026 Join EdSource on October 7 for a live virtual debate with the two candidates for California Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Bay Area Cal State goes all in on AI, but some job-seeking students remain skeptical By William Melhado and Mariana Sanchez | EdSource | October 5, 2026 The CSU system was the first public university nationwide to offer students ChatGPT access to help them prepare for a workforce impacted by AI.
Education California colleges don’t have enough housing for students. Will these 4 new laws help? By Aaron Friesen and Anahid Valencia | CalMatters | October 2, 2026 New bills aim to speed up the process of building student housing and reduce the cost for developers
Bay Area El Niño’s impact on aging California schools may be severe, experts warn By Thomas Peele | EdSource | October 2, 2026 A massive El Niño event this winter is expected to bring intense storms and flooding to inland and coastal regions.
California Parent-teacher conferences in California will no longer have to be in person By Diana Lambert | EdSource | September 29, 2026 Parents who can’t meet with their children’s teachers in person will have the right to participate by phone or video conference under new legislation.
California Newsom signs bill to detect math challenges in younger students By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | September 28, 2026 Senate Bill 1067 is intended to prevent achievement gaps in the subject.