Educators brace for fallout from Trump's plan to end Department of Education
Local educators said the most vulnerable would be most negatively impacted by President Donald Trump's plan to first cut, then eliminate the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Local educators said the most vulnerable would be most negatively impacted by President Donald Trump's plan to first cut, then eliminate the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Local educators brace for fallout from Trump’s ‘dismantling’ of US Department of Education
Many educators said the most vulnerable are bearing the burden of ordered cuts, and will suffer disproportionately if the department, established in the 1970s under President Jimmy Carter, becomes an historical footnote.
Many educators said the most vulnerable are bearing the burden of ordered cuts, and will suffer disproportionately if the department, established in the 1970s under President Jimmy Carter, becomes an historical footnote.
San Francisco State University cutting some sport programs amid budget deficit
San Francisco State University is cutting some sports teams from their athletic programs to help balance the college's budget amid a "significant deficit."
San Francisco State University is cutting some sports teams from their athletic programs to help balance the college's budget amid a "significant deficit."
'Future of Food' exhibit to open at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science
The future of food is here, and it's sustainable. The University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science is opening a new exhibit titled the "Future of Food", and it's highlighting the scientists and companies on the forefront of that effort.
The future of food is here, and it's sustainable. The University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science is opening a new exhibit titled the "Future of Food", and it's highlighting the scientists and companies on the forefront of that effort.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
DOJ opens civil rights investigation at University of California
The US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the University of California.
The US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the University of California.
San Bruno Park School District hit with lawsuit after teacher found guilty of molesting students
The lawsuit comes days after a former teacher, Jeremy Yeh, was found guilty on 17 felony child molestation charges.
The lawsuit comes days after a former teacher, Jeremy Yeh, was found guilty on 17 felony child molestation charges.
Man once on death row supports class at USF, ahead of theatrical premiere based on his writing, life
An incarcerated man on death row for more than three decades is now investing his time in the education of others at the University of San Francisco.
An incarcerated man on death row for more than three decades is now investing his time in the education of others at the University of San Francisco.
Stanford researcher tampered with cancer research after being fired, jury finds
A former employee of Stanford University was found guilty of accessing a clinical research database for a multisite breast cancer study and altering patient records after her authorization was revoked over a decade ago, according to federal prosecutors.
A former employee of Stanford University was found guilty of accessing a clinical research database for a multisite breast cancer study and altering patient records after her authorization was revoked over a decade ago, according to federal prosecutors.
Santa Rosa teacher charged with lewd acts against a child
A school teacher in Santa Rosa has been arrested and charged with lewd acts against a student, and police are asking for other possible victims to step forward.
A school teacher in Santa Rosa has been arrested and charged with lewd acts against a student, and police are asking for other possible victims to step forward.
Stanford University freezing hires, preparing for Trump administration cuts
Stanford University is freezing its hires for future staff and they are also considering cutting positions as cuts to federal government funding continue.
Stanford University is freezing its hires for future staff and they are also considering cutting positions as cuts to federal government funding continue.
Oakland school board votes to send layoff notices up to 100 employees
Employees at risk of layoffs include teachers and support staff in the Oakland Unified School District.
Employees at risk of layoffs include teachers and support staff in the Oakland Unified School District.
Astrophysicist and artist Nia Imara breaks barriers
Nia Imara is the first Black woman to earn a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley.
Nia Imara is the first Black woman to earn a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley.
Oakland schools reveal major success in sending students college bound
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday announced a jump in the number of high school students completing eligibility requirements to enter California State and University colleges.
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday announced a jump in the number of high school students completing eligibility requirements to enter California State and University colleges.
San Francisco School Board approves preliminary layoff notices
The San Francisco School Board has voted to approve preliminary layoff notices, affecting hundreds of staff members. At one point, over 800 jobs were at risk, but that number has now been reduced.
The San Francisco School Board has voted to approve preliminary layoff notices, affecting hundreds of staff members. At one point, over 800 jobs were at risk, but that number has now been reduced.
UC Berkeley's famous falcons are missing, researchers fear bird flu
UC Berkeley’s famous falcon couple has been missing. Researchers fear the highly infectious bird flu may be to blame.
UC Berkeley’s famous falcon couple has been missing. Researchers fear the highly infectious bird flu may be to blame.
San Francisco school board to OK hundreds of job cuts
The San Francisco Unified District school board is expected on Tuesday to approve hundreds of job cuts as part of the district's ongoing effort to cut a $114-million dollar budget deficit.
The San Francisco Unified District school board is expected on Tuesday to approve hundreds of job cuts as part of the district's ongoing effort to cut a $114-million dollar budget deficit.
Ukrainian national anthem played from bell towers marking 3rd year of ongoing war
This year, Ukraine's national anthem was played from 50 bell towers around the world thanks to the non-profit group Support Ukraine with Us.
This year, Ukraine's national anthem was played from 50 bell towers around the world thanks to the non-profit group Support Ukraine with Us.
What does threatened federal funding do for California K-12 schools? | Quick Guide
California K-12 schools received about $8 billion in federal funding in 2024-25 — about 6% of total K-12 funding. Federal funding may represent a much larger percentage of the budget in some districts, particularly those in rural areas.
California K-12 schools received about $8 billion in federal funding in 2024-25 — about 6% of total K-12 funding. Federal funding may represent a much larger percentage of the budget in some districts, particularly those in rural areas.