berkeley At congressional hearing, Cal chancellor says ‘more work to do’ on campus antisemitism By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 17, 2025 The school is one of several universities facing criticism for its handling of alleged pervasive antisemitism on campus.
Bay Area Saint Mary’s College professor awarded $1M grant to study religious freedom in prisons By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 17, 2025 The project is expected to begin on September 1 and last three years.
berkeley UC Berkeley professor fatally shot in Greece, academic community in grief and outrage By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 17, 2025 As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 54,000 euros, around $60,000, have been donated to Jeziorski’s family.
California Bill to give slavery descendants preference in college admissions advances in Legislature By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | July 14, 2025 If passed, it may face serious legal challenges, including from those who believe it violates Proposition 209, barring affirmative action.
Education California schools face billion-dollar sex abuse payouts: ‘It’s untenable’ By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | July 10, 2025 A California law took effect in 2020 that dropped the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits, provided a three-year window for victims to file claims.
Education Antisemitism hearings put Cal Poly, UC Berkeley under congressional spotlight By Jeremy Garza | CalMatters | July 7, 2025 On July 9, the chancellor of UC Berkeley will address the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Oakland Oakland schools emerge from state oversight into $30M deficit and leadership transition By Austin Zeglis | Bay City News | July 3, 2025 "Going bankrupt is not an option."
education Survey of 1500 kids suggests school phone bans have important but limited effects By Justin D. Martin and Chighaf Bakour | The Conversation | June 21, 2025 Banning phones in schools may not be an easy fix for students' mental health problems, poor academic performance, or cyberbullying.
athletes California urges school districts to resist Trump’s threats over transgender athletes By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | June 7, 2025 Let’s be clear: sending a letter does not change the law.
Education A safety net for struggling colleges is expiring. Why the Bay Area will be hit hardest By Desmond Meagley and Lylah Schmedel-Permanna | CalMatters | June 6, 2025 Without a guaranteed annual cost-of-living increase, districts will be forced to find some other way to meet rising costs.