OUSD enacts one of strictest cell phone bans in Bay Area
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
California health officials urge vaccinations ahead of school year
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children.
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
650 California students detained by ICE in first year of Trump administration, EdSource analysis find
Reporters at the education nonprofit news site EdSource analyzed federal data and found that more than 650 California students were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the first year of the Trump administration.
Reporters at the education nonprofit news site EdSource analyzed federal data and found that more than 650 California students were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the first year of the Trump administration.
Back-to-school reset
The school year is almost here, and now’s the time to reset. From bedtime battles to morning routines, experts are sharing practical ways to help children make a smoother return to school.
The school year is almost here, and now’s the time to reset. From bedtime battles to morning routines, experts are sharing practical ways to help children make a smoother return to school.
Oakland Unified School District to implement full cell phone ban
The OUSD board voted in June to enforce its own “bell-to-bell" cell phone ban, which will prevent students from using their phones during or between classes and during lunch periods.
The OUSD board voted in June to enforce its own “bell-to-bell" cell phone ban, which will prevent students from using their phones during or between classes and during lunch periods.
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
UC Regents delay decision on reinstating SAT, ACT requirement until 2027
The University of California system has postponed a decision on whether to bring back standardized testing requirements for student applications, giving itself until June 2027 to make a final call. The UC Board of Regents made the announcement at their meeting this week, which non-profit education news reporters from EdSource.org covered.
The University of California system has postponed a decision on whether to bring back standardized testing requirements for student applications, giving itself until June 2027 to make a final call. The UC Board of Regents made the announcement at their meeting this week, which non-profit education news reporters from EdSource.org covered.
People urged to vote for best public art in the world, featuring Bay Area nominees
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
College counselor shares summer checklist for students ahead of application season
With just a few weeks of summer remaining, college counselor Beth Heller Gelles is offering advice for students preparing to apply to college. Heller Gelles is a longtime college counselor, founder of Acceptance Ahead, and author of the book "Crazy for College."
With just a few weeks of summer remaining, college counselor Beth Heller Gelles is offering advice for students preparing to apply to college. Heller Gelles is a longtime college counselor, founder of Acceptance Ahead, and author of the book "Crazy for College."
Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Tiny Stanford-invented chip helps blind patients read again
A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.
A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.
SJSU grad student faces federal charge for making campus threats
The Justice Department on Monday announced the arrest of a 30-year-old San Jose man on a federal charge of false information and hoaxes.
The Justice Department on Monday announced the arrest of a 30-year-old San Jose man on a federal charge of false information and hoaxes.
'Toy Story 5' screen time plot mirrors real struggle for parents, California psychologist says
A media psychologist says the "Toy Story 5" film's plot about a child favoring a tablet-like device over traditional toys reflects a real-world challenge many families face.
A media psychologist says the "Toy Story 5" film's plot about a child favoring a tablet-like device over traditional toys reflects a real-world challenge many families face.
Police search Berkeley campus, advise public to secure in place
Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert."
Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert."
Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.