Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
School board rejects private funding to support Black student program at Tam High
A school board voted Wednesday night to reject private donations pledged by parents and community members hoping to preserve a program supporting Black students at Tamalpais High School, after the district opted not to renew contracts with two consultants who helped lead the effort.
A school board voted Wednesday night to reject private donations pledged by parents and community members hoping to preserve a program supporting Black students at Tamalpais High School, after the district opted not to renew contracts with two consultants who helped lead the effort.
Beloved Bay Area preschool teacher retires after more than 40 years at same school
With hugs, flowers, and many expressions of love, Michelle McSweeney this week said farewell and walked out of the North Bay school where she worked for 45 years.
With hugs, flowers, and many expressions of love, Michelle McSweeney this week said farewell and walked out of the North Bay school where she worked for 45 years.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
California says Trump administration illegally paused $1B in education grants
California Superintendent Tony Thurmond, along with a coalition of state education leaders, said they will fight to secure K-12 federal funding that the Trump administration abruptly impounded on July 1, just as school districts began their fiscal year.
California Superintendent Tony Thurmond, along with a coalition of state education leaders, said they will fight to secure K-12 federal funding that the Trump administration abruptly impounded on July 1, just as school districts began their fiscal year.
UC Berkeley employee robbed on campus
A University of California, Berkeley staff member was robbed Monday morning in the recreational sports facility garage, according to university police.
A University of California, Berkeley staff member was robbed Monday morning in the recreational sports facility garage, according to university police.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
UCSF Health eliminating 200 positions
UCSF Health is eliminating about 200 positions, the University of California office said.
UCSF Health is eliminating about 200 positions, the University of California office said.
Stanford no longer providing gender-affirming surgeries for children
Stanford Medicine has paused gender-related surgeries for patients under the age of 19.
Stanford Medicine has paused gender-related surgeries for patients under the age of 19.
Former SJSU football player, NFL star Chandler Jones killed in car crash
The 33-year-old died in a crash on Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 33.
The 33-year-old died in a crash on Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 33.
The world's largest camera built in Menlo Park
The first images taken by the world's largest camera are coming in from the National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park.
The first images taken by the world's largest camera are coming in from the National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
New Stanford grad Ahmed Muhammad remains committed to his Oakland community
Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.
Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.
Deportation by the numbers: comparing Trump, Biden, and Obama's immigration tactics
Lucas Guttentag, Professor of the Practice of Law, at Stanford University, explains how recent administrations have approached deportations. Guttentag has served in senior policy positions in the Obama administration at the Department of Homeland Security, and in the Biden administration at the Department of Justice.
Lucas Guttentag, Professor of the Practice of Law, at Stanford University, explains how recent administrations have approached deportations. Guttentag has served in senior policy positions in the Obama administration at the Department of Homeland Security, and in the Biden administration at the Department of Justice.
Yoshi's co-founder 'Kaz' Kajimura, who dreamed big, has died
One of the founders of Yoshi's, the Bay Area jazz and blues club, died on Sunday at the age of 82 following a battle with dementia. The club posted the news along with a tribute on social media on Monday.
One of the founders of Yoshi's, the Bay Area jazz and blues club, died on Sunday at the age of 82 following a battle with dementia. The club posted the news along with a tribute on social media on Monday.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
San Rafael schoolboard member, former paraeducator accused of sexual assault of student
A former paraeducator and current member of a North Bay schoolboard was arrested Tuesday after being accused of sexually assaulting a student.
A former paraeducator and current member of a North Bay schoolboard was arrested Tuesday after being accused of sexually assaulting a student.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.