Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume

Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.

Diablo Valley College vandalized with carved swastika, hate speech

Diablo Valley College president Susan Lamb sent a letter to students and employees Thursday to tell them about two recent incidents of antisemitism on the Pleasant Hill campus.   

Oakland teachers threatening strike over massive budget problems

Oakland teachers are threatening to strike, claiming the school district isn't telling them enough about how it's handling its massive budget problems. 

Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis

A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”

Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting

A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.

Best states for education in 2025

Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.

A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI

Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.

Several shot near UC Davis campus on Picnic Day

At least three people were shot near UC Davis Saturday afternoon, according to Davis police. 

DA charges 12 for felony vandalism at Stanford during pro-Palestinian protest

The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Thursday charged 12 people with felony vandalism following a pro-Palestinian event at Stanford University last summer, where protesters stormed the president's office and destroyed property on the Palo Alto campus.

Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time

Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.

Oakland Unified school board votes to remove superintendent without public explanation

Oakland Unified School District board members have voted to remove Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell at the end of the school year, according to board member Mike Hutchinson. 

Fremont district looks to avoid teacher strike

Closed-door negotiations between the Fremont school district and its teachers’ union are underway this week, as a potential strike looms ahead. 

San Francisco State wrestler becomes national champion

San Francisco State University All-American wrestler Johnny Lopez pulled off two historic milestones at the NCAA Division II national championship in Indianapolis in March. It's the first time since 2013 that an SF State wrestler has become a national champion, and Lopez is the 14th national champion in their school history.

Visas revoked for Cal, Stanford students amid immigration crackdown

The student visas for several Stanford University and UC Berkeley students were revoked this week by the federal government, the universities acknowledged in statements on Saturday.