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.
California California will add science scores to its school accountability system. Why it matters By John Fensterwald | EdSource | July 28, 2026 Critics pan initial display of new state measure of students’ growth on tests.
Education Civic education in U.S. includes instruction, but little participation, report says By Diana Lambert | EdSource | July 28, 2026 The Center on Reinventing Public Education at Arizona State University also found that few districts offer professional development opportunities for teachers on how to discuss controversial topics.
California Newsom reverses on long-sought paid leave benefit for teachers in California By Annie Sciacca | KFF Health News | July 28, 2026 California lawmakers had given public school and community college employees up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave in the education bill.