Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
Free program, free meals: Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad launches summer science program for kids in his hometown
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Stanford to offer K-pop course, open to the general public
Fresh off the resoundingly popular, sold-out BTS performances at Stanford last month, the university will be offering a special summer course on the global emergence and dominance of Korean popular music, better known as K-pop.
Fresh off the resoundingly popular, sold-out BTS performances at Stanford last month, the university will be offering a special summer course on the global emergence and dominance of Korean popular music, better known as K-pop.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Massive apartment fire near UC Riverside leaves over 100 displaced
Residents displaced by a massive apartment complex fire near UC Riverside described chaos as 50 units and and an estimated 112 people were impacted.
Residents displaced by a massive apartment complex fire near UC Riverside described chaos as 50 units and and an estimated 112 people were impacted.
Alum Rock Union School Board approves feasibility study of rebuilding of burned down youth center
The Alum Rock Union School District Board voted Thursday night to approve an agreement to explore rebuilding a historic youth center in East San Jose that was destroyed by a fire last year.
The Alum Rock Union School District Board voted Thursday night to approve an agreement to explore rebuilding a historic youth center in East San Jose that was destroyed by a fire last year.
McClymonds High student wins $5K for school attendance
A West Oakland high school student was awarded $5,000 for her consistent school attendance.
A West Oakland high school student was awarded $5,000 for her consistent school attendance.
UC Berkeley graduate denied diploma scroll while holding Palestinian flag on stage
Videos circulating on social media show the moment a University of California, Berkeley graduate student was temporarily denied his diploma scroll for holding a Palestinian flag during a commencement ceremony.
Videos circulating on social media show the moment a University of California, Berkeley graduate student was temporarily denied his diploma scroll for holding a Palestinian flag during a commencement ceremony.
Pope Leo warns of AI dangers; UC Berkeley Law adopts strict new policy
Pope Leo XIV called for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence as universities like UC Berkeley Law move to limit how students use AI in the classroom.
Pope Leo XIV called for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence as universities like UC Berkeley Law move to limit how students use AI in the classroom.
Girls Inc. of Alameda County celebrates 30 graduates, 12th straight year of college acceptance
For the 12th year in a row, every senior enrolled in Girls Inc. of Alameda County's college access program graduated high school and earned acceptance into a post-secondary institution.
For the 12th year in a row, every senior enrolled in Girls Inc. of Alameda County's college access program graduated high school and earned acceptance into a post-secondary institution.
Second day of protests at Fairfield High after student beaten by police
The student's family and classmates held protests at the school demanding justice, accountability, and the termination of the officer involved.
The student's family and classmates held protests at the school demanding justice, accountability, and the termination of the officer involved.
Mother and son graduate together at SF State
Among this year's graduating class at SF State are a mother and her son.
Among this year's graduating class at SF State are a mother and her son.
Antisemitic symbols found inside San Jose elementary school staff room after break in
Parents at an East San Jose elementary school are grappling with how to address hate speech with their children after a weekend break-in left anti-Semitic and other hateful symbols inside a campus facility.
Parents at an East San Jose elementary school are grappling with how to address hate speech with their children after a weekend break-in left anti-Semitic and other hateful symbols inside a campus facility.
Georgia bus driver: 82-year-old retires after 50 years on the road
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
BTS's sellout concerts at 54,000-seat Stanford Stadium shows power of 'pop diplomacy'
BTS and other K-pop groups are part of a Korean wave of K-dramas, food and K-beauty, that has generated new interest in Korean culture, history, and language.
BTS and other K-pop groups are part of a Korean wave of K-dramas, food and K-beauty, that has generated new interest in Korean culture, history, and language.
Formerly incarcerated, homeless, at 43, UC Berkeley senior graduates with top honor
He was formerly incarcerated and homeless, and at 43, Charles Long Jr. marked a proud, major milestone in his life, graduating from UC Berkeley with the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at the university.
He was formerly incarcerated and homeless, and at 43, Charles Long Jr. marked a proud, major milestone in his life, graduating from UC Berkeley with the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at the university.
BTS set to take stage at Stanford for final night of sold-out concerts
The massive K-pop boy band BTS is set to take the stage Tuesday at Stanford Stadium tonight for the third and final night of their sold-out concert run, bringing continued road closures and heavy traffic congestion to the area around Stanford University.
The massive K-pop boy band BTS is set to take the stage Tuesday at Stanford Stadium tonight for the third and final night of their sold-out concert run, bringing continued road closures and heavy traffic congestion to the area around Stanford University.