California A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 18, 2026 Support services for STEM students and community college transfers face axe after federal cuts.
Education Teens use AI for academic support even though they see the dangers, survey finds By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | August 18, 2026 Roughly 7 in 10 teens use AI for academic support, according to Common Sense Media.
education UC Berkeley startups fuel hundreds of jobs, millions in local payroll, research reveals By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 18, 2026 Study quantifies the local economic benefits of the university’s entrepreneurial “ecosystem.”
Education Some Cal State students got financial aid decisions a lot later this year. Here’s why By Mikhail Zinshteyn | EdSource | August 14, 2026 The federal aid agency updated its fraud protections, delaying financial aid notifications to students by several weeks.
Education States’ special education complaints are up by almost 50%, survey says By EdSource Staff | August 11, 2026 Anyone, including parents and community members, can file a written state complaint, which triggers a state-led investigation.
Bay Area Oakland Unified officials miss deadline to place parcel tax on ballot By EdSource Staff | August 11, 2026 A renewal of the parcel tax would have extended current educator, school, and services funding.
Education Oakland Unified students return to school under new cellphone policy By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 Stricter policy bars students from using phones during class, between classes and lunch.
California Newsom appoints director of new state Office of Civil Rights By John Fensterwald | EdSource | August 7, 2026 Lele Yutzy will oversee the enforcement of Assembly Bill 715, a highly contested anti-discrimination law that went into effect Jan. 1.
California California budget clarifies teacher credentialing requirement, increases fee By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 4, 2026 Teacher candidates pursuing a single-subject credential must have a degree in a subject related to their credential.
Education A California university is cutting ties with the Border Patrol after outcry By Phoebe Huss | CalMatters | July 31, 2026 Students and faculty at UC San Diego protested against campus police for collaborating with Border Patrol through a federal grant program.