Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
California AG Rob Bonta gives advice if ICE shows up at schools
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday highlighted guidance to students, their families and teachers to let them know their rights if ICE agents come to their campuses, as President Donald Trump wields his anti-immigration campaign.
UC Berkeley professor emeritus killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash
A UC Berkeley professor emeritus was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday.
Bay Area schools training staff in case ICE shows up on campus
Schools around the Bay Area are on alert after President Trump said he would allow federal immigration agencies to carry out deportations in areas once considered safe, such as schools, churches, and hospitals.
This Oakland teacher wants to empower students by exposing them to the HBCU experience
For some of the students planning on attending the HBCU exposure experience, it would be their first time outside California, on a plane, visiting a college, or even perhaps wearing a suit.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Drugs, guns seized in Concord police operation
A Concord police operation resulted in the arrests of six individuals and the seizure of illicit goods after they received numerous reports of gang-related incidents and assaults occurring at area schools, authorities said.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Classes canceled at Vallejo school following copper theft, cutting off electricity
A school in Vallejo is left without power after copper wire was stolen from the building, shutting down operations.
Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Vallejo considers closing, consolidating schools amid enrollment decline
The Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Governing Board reviewed options for school closures and consolidations during a study session on Wednesday, the board announced.
Sonoma State student-athletes file complaint against university
A grassroots organization working to preserve the athletics department of Sonoma State University has recently filed a complaint against the school over its decision to shut down the department.
Sonoma State kills athletic department, some education programs
Facing a $24 million budget deficit, Sonoma State University is ending all eleven of its sports programs and cutting out or rolling back other programs and people, and on Friday, meetings were held on campus where students and instructors vented their angst and anger.
San Mateo County schools launch education campaign on potential campus immigration enforcement
President Trump announced this week that his administration will allow federal immigration authorities to conduct raids in what are called "sensitive" areas – including places of worship and schools.
Santa Rosa Schools holds final town hall on looming school closures
Santa Rosa City Schools hosted a final town hall Thursday, as the district considers school consolidation and closure options due a $20 million deficit.
Sonoma State discontinues all athletic programs amid massive budget cuts
Sonoma State University announced on Wednesday that the school would be discontinuing all athletics and eliminating multiple majors and faculty members amid a slew of budget cuts.
San Jose State graduate hailed a hero, credited for saving lives in Eaton Fire in LA County
A 24-year-old climatologist who graduated from San Jose State University is being credited for saving lives when the fire erupted in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County.
East Bay middle school students launch effort to help LA fire survivors
For the past ten days, Bay Area businesses and communities have sprung into action, organizing efforts to help survivors of the L.A. wildfires. Now, a group of East Bay middle school students are taking action, starting with one sixth-grader who organized a donation drive.