National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Voter Apathy: new study lists reasons as June 2 primary nears
A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.
A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.
Decision day meets cuts, College Track Responds
Today is national college decision day, when seniors commit to their future schools. For many first-generation students, that milestone comes with uncertainty. Shirley Collado, College Track President and CEO, explains why.
Today is national college decision day, when seniors commit to their future schools. For many first-generation students, that milestone comes with uncertainty. Shirley Collado, College Track President and CEO, explains why.
San Jose high school first in nation to pilot new AP financial literacy courses
Silver Creek High School in San Jose is among the first in the country to field test the College Board’s new AP Career Kickstart program.
Silver Creek High School in San Jose is among the first in the country to field test the College Board’s new AP Career Kickstart program.
FIFA opens new pitch at Oakland middle school
Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward.
Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
Student opposition to cuts, as OUSD faces June 30 budget deadline
Students and staff showed up at Wednesday's Oakland Unified School District's Board meeting with signs and speeches to tell the Board why they oppose cuts to a staff member they call the "heart" of La Escuelita Elementary School.
Students and staff showed up at Wednesday's Oakland Unified School District's Board meeting with signs and speeches to tell the Board why they oppose cuts to a staff member they call the "heart" of La Escuelita Elementary School.
Man's body discovered on UC Berkeley campus; no indication of foul play, officials say
The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley's campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university.
The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley's campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Indigenous remains found at UC Berkeley construction site
Skeletal remains discovered Wednesday at a University of California, Berkeley construction site belong to an Indigenous person, university officials confirmed.
Skeletal remains discovered Wednesday at a University of California, Berkeley construction site belong to an Indigenous person, university officials confirmed.
Drop in California school enrollment 7x greater than state expected
For the 2025-26 school year, enrollment in California public schools from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade fell by 1.3%. While the percentage appears small, it represents a loss of 74,960 students statewide.
For the 2025-26 school year, enrollment in California public schools from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade fell by 1.3%. While the percentage appears small, it represents a loss of 74,960 students statewide.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Contra Costa College gives 181 graduating students a sweet departing gift
One-hundred and eighty-one Contra Costa College students graduating in May, got a surprising message from their school that brightened up their day. If Monday mornings are usually a drag, today was a big “yippie-ky-o-ky-yay!
One-hundred and eighty-one Contra Costa College students graduating in May, got a surprising message from their school that brightened up their day. If Monday mornings are usually a drag, today was a big “yippie-ky-o-ky-yay!
Former San Jose State football star is missing. Family seeks help in his disappearance
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
Anonymous San Francisco donor gifts $250 to teachers districtwide
Teachers and paraeducators from San Francisco Unified School District will each receive $250 as part of an anonymous donation, the district's philanthropic foundation group announced on Thursday.
Teachers and paraeducators from San Francisco Unified School District will each receive $250 as part of an anonymous donation, the district's philanthropic foundation group announced on Thursday.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.