Trump administration opens investigation on UC Berkeley over foreign funding

The Trump administration launched an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, on Friday centered on foreign funding, making it the latest university to be targeted by the federal government.

Oakland school board ends contract with superintendent as district exits receivership

The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday voted behind closed doors to remove longtime Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell. The decision was made despite her being credited with getting the district out of receivership. 

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.