Bay Area Teachers need training on artificial intelligence, U.S. House legislators say By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | March 3, 2026 Trump administration’s closure of the Office of Educational Technology would make new training nearly impossible.
California Supreme Court sides with California parents in gender identity case By Linda Jacobson | The74million.org | March 3, 2026 The order puts state policies protecting students’ privacy on hold while a lower court case continues.
Education ‘It’s so hard to get off your phone’: Students confront negative effects of social media use By Mya Eifler | Contra Costa Youth Journalism, Local News Matters | March 2, 2026 "Parents need to learn negotiation skills, and also how to implement boundaries in a way that works for the family," says one teen.
Bay Area Oakland teachers reach tentative deal with district after year of talks, but layoffs loom By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Layoffs are projected to save about $11 million next fiscal year as OUSD confronts a roughly $100 million structural deficit.
California Los Angeles Unified school board places Carvalho on administrative leave, names acting superintendent By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | February 27, 2026 Decision comes two days after FBI raided his home, the district HQ, and a Florida residence.
Education Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’ By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | February 27, 2026 There is a strategic, statewide effort by the CA Teachers Association to boost salaries, benefits — and get the public’s attention.
Education Oakland Unified board votes to lay off 400 workers to tackle massive budget shortfall By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 Declining enrollment is one cause of OUSD's budget woes -- the student population has shrunk from 54,000 students to 34,000 students.
Education AI images scandalized a California elementary school. Now the state is pushing new safeguards By Khari Johnson, CalMatters | February 26, 2026 With AI rapidly becoming more prevalent in society, effectively managing the technology in schools has become an urgent issue.
Bay Area Special education has become a flash point in negotiations with teachers By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 24, 2026 Special education staffing shortages reach “crisis” levels at the state and national level.
Education 1 in 10 Cal State students face homelessness. This emergency housing program helps By Khadeejah Khan | CalMatters | February 24, 2026 The program operates at most public universities and about a quarter of community colleges.