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.
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.