Education Lawsuit against West Contra Costa schools could set precedent for how districts handle complaints By Monica Velez | EdSource | August 22, 2024 The district is the first one in California to be sued under a 2004 settlement governing how school districts must respond to complaints.
education More California schools are banning smartphones, but kids keep bringing them By Carolyn Jones and Khari Johnson | CalMatters | August 20, 2024 Schools that banned phones a few years ago have advice for other districts as the governor calls for a crackdown.
Education Cal State, University of California ban encampments, impose protest rules By Amy DiPierro and Michael Burke | EdSource | August 19, 2024 In response to last spring's pro-Palestinian protests, UC and CSU issued similar policies to ban encampments and impose rules on campus protests.
Climate Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland receive $400K boost for conservation, education By Janis Mara | Bay City News | August 13, 2024 The grants will fund education and youth outreach programs for school-age children in the East Bay.
education Newsom asks school leaders to restrict cell phones this school year By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 13, 2024 Newsom reminded school leaders that legislation signed in 2019 gives them the authority to regulate smartphones during school hours.
climate change New laws impacting education go into effect as the school year begins By Diana Lambert, Zaidee Stavely, Emma Gallegos, Mallika Seshadri, and Amy DiPierro | EdSource | August 12, 2024 Climate change instruction, menstrual products in elementary bathrooms, expanded TK, and more.
California California school districts try many options before charging parents for student truancy By Betty Marquez Rosales | EdSource | August 9, 2024 According to state law, a district can declare a student truant and refer them to the district attorney after three unexcused absences of more than 30 minutes during the school year.
Education So your school wants to ban cellphones. Now what? By Linda Jacobson | The 74 | August 5, 2024 Cellphone bans during school hours have gained momentum across the country in recent months.
California Cal State board anticipates a ‘painful year’ as campuses cut costs By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | August 2, 2024 Enrollment decline contributes to $1 billion shortfall in 2025-26 school year.
California School year already underway at some California districts as start dates keep creeping earlier By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 1, 2024 California school districts have moved away from the September return to school that was common in California and other states until the 1990s.