Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code

Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.

650 California students detained by ICE in first year of Trump administration, EdSource analysis find

Reporters at the education nonprofit news site EdSource analyzed federal data and found that more than 650 California students were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the first year of the Trump administration.

Back-to-school reset
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The school year is almost here, and now’s the time to reset. From bedtime battles to morning routines, experts are sharing practical ways to help children make a smoother return to school.

Oakland Unified School District to implement full cell phone ban

The OUSD board voted in June to enforce its own “bell-to-bell" cell phone ban, which will prevent students from using their phones during or between classes and during lunch periods.

The best and worst school systems ranked state by state

A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.

UC Regents delay decision on reinstating SAT, ACT requirement until 2027

The University of California system has postponed a decision on whether to bring back standardized testing requirements for student applications, giving itself until June 2027 to make a final call. The UC Board of Regents made the announcement at their meeting this week, which non-profit education news reporters from EdSource.org covered. 

People urged to vote for best public art in the world, featuring Bay Area nominees

An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.

College counselor shares summer checklist for students ahead of application season

With just a few weeks of summer remaining, college counselor Beth Heller Gelles is offering advice for students preparing to apply to college. Heller Gelles is a longtime college counselor, founder of Acceptance Ahead, and author of the book "Crazy for College."

Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log

Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.

Tiny Stanford-invented chip helps blind patients read again

A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again. 

SJSU grad student faces federal charge for making campus threats

The Justice Department on Monday announced the arrest of a 30-year-old San Jose man on a federal charge of false information and hoaxes.

Police search Berkeley campus, advise public to secure in place

Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert." 

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.  

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. 

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.