Student loan overhaul takes effect: What borrowers and parents need to know about new limits, repayment plans
A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.
A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.
Nancy Pelosi's next career move: Teaching at UC Berkeley
After House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi retires from Congress next year, she will move on to her next gig: teaching at her eponymous center at the University of California, Berkeley.
After House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi retires from Congress next year, she will move on to her next gig: teaching at her eponymous center at the University of California, Berkeley.
New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
L.A. Unified bans screens for youngest students, limits classroom tech through high school
The nation's second-largest public school district has voted to significantly scale back technology in the classroom — banning screens for its youngest students and limiting daily screen time for older ones.
The nation's second-largest public school district has voted to significantly scale back technology in the classroom — banning screens for its youngest students and limiting daily screen time for older ones.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
OUSD could see a budget surplus, if it makes difficult financial choices
OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall.
OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
UC Berkeley community honors student, mother killed in solo crash
Friends, family and classmates gathered at UC Berkeley to remember Paloma Foster, a student, mother and advocate who died in a solo crash Sunday. Loved ones say her compassion left a lasting impact.
Friends, family and classmates gathered at UC Berkeley to remember Paloma Foster, a student, mother and advocate who died in a solo crash Sunday. Loved ones say her compassion left a lasting impact.
Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot
It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.
It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid FBI investigation
Alberto Carvalho is resigning from his post as LAUSD Superintendent.
Alberto Carvalho is resigning from his post as LAUSD Superintendent.
Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Stanford, UC Berkeley ranked in top ten of global universities
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
Summer camp staffer, 27, arrested in sexual assault of girl, 11, at UC Berkeley dorm
A 27-year-old man is in jail, accused by UC Berkeley police of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl at a campus residence hall over the weekend.
A 27-year-old man is in jail, accused by UC Berkeley police of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl at a campus residence hall over the weekend.
Stanford students walk out of graduation, sparking demonstration
Stanford University students walked out of the school’s graduation ceremony Sunday, sparking a demonstration on the Palo Alto campus.
Stanford University students walked out of the school’s graduation ceremony Sunday, sparking a demonstration on the Palo Alto campus.
San Francisco school superintendent testifies before Congress
The superintendent of San Francisco public schools testified Wednesday before a congressional committee on education to address intense questioning regarding parental rights and classroom curriculum.
The superintendent of San Francisco public schools testified Wednesday before a congressional committee on education to address intense questioning regarding parental rights and classroom curriculum.
No more statins? One-time treatment for high cholesterol could lower heart attack risk for life
It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life.
It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life.