California Labor unions split among Democratic candidates for state superintendent By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 27, 2026 In a rare lack of labor unanimity, several candidates received labor union endorsements.
Education Trans youth still have a safe haven in California, but that could change By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes targeting trans youth could put some California policies in jeopardy.
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.
Bay Area Looking out for ICE, California parents, teachers help students get to school By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | January 16, 2026 School staff in Oakland and other districts say patrols outside schools have boosted attendance and mental health.
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 Newsom proposes governor controls the California Department of Education By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 9, 2026 Under the shift, the state superintendent of public instruction would have a different role.
California UC enrolls more Californians, driven by increases at Riverside By Michael Burke | EdSource | January 9, 2026 Systemwide, UC saw increases in enrollments of new out-of-state and international students.
Education This change could deliver billions more dollars to California schools. Here’s the trade-off By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 7, 2026 Basing funding on enrollment, instead of attendance, could mean an extra $6 billion for schools.
Bay Area List of school districts with stalled teacher contract negotiations grows in state By Diana Lambert | EdSource | January 6, 2026 Three large Bay Area districts remain among the group.
Education Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 5, 2026 California is one of 32 states that doesn’t require 5-year-olds to attend school.