News Trump illegally withheld Head Start payments, government watchdog says By Jacob Fischler | The 74 | July 25, 2025 It’s the third time this year the administration defied Congress on spending.
Education Cal State is still in the red despite tuition increase and spending cuts By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | July 24, 2025 It’s not likely to get any help from the state, which is struggling with its own deficit.
Education California students with immigrant parents seek financial aid despite deportation risks By Mercy Sosa | CalMatters | July 21, 2025 Despite the risk, 35% more college-bound high school seniors from mixed-status families have submitted a FAFSA compared to last year.
Education ‘Like having a hand cut off’: California schools reeling after AmeriCorps cuts By Adam Echelman and Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | July 18, 2025 AmeriCorps staffs tutoring, mentorship and after-school programs, especially those serving low-income students.
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.