List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.

Silicon Valley teachers union leader faces ‘hostile’ conduct complaint

The Santa Clara County Office of Education has placed the leader of a teachers union on administrative leave over a whistleblower complaint about "hostile" conduct — right as the union considers a strike.

Oakland nonprofit buys $12M building to give teachers a place to call home

Oakland officials announced a new affordable housing program on Thursday aimed at helping public school teachers find homes in the city through a public-private partnership called “Rooted.”

Stunning Stanford study finds way to regrow joint cartilage. Could it mean an end to osteoarthritis?

New groundbreaking research by Stanford researchers has shown to do something that was previously believed not possible: reverse age-related cartilage loss in joints. The findings could drastically change the way arthritis is treated and potentially put an end to the highly common procedure of joint replacement. 

Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know

Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.

San Jose school board votes to close five elementary schools

The San Jose Unified School District has approved a consolidation plan that will see the closure of five of its elementary schools. 

Verdicts against Meta, YouTube to reshape big tech legal protections
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A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.

San Francisco trustees extend school year after teacher strike

The San Francisco Unified School District will extend its school year by one week this June to make up for instructional days lost during a teacher strike earlier this year.

Oakland high schooler wins cash for attendance

An Oakland high school freshman is being recognized — and rewarded — for showing up.

Power of bilingual: Oakland students share why French
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From building confidence to connecting with cultures around the world, at Francophone Charter School of Oakland, learning a second language is more than academics—it’s a pathway to opportunity. Claudia Lee, Francophone Executive Director, and students, Angeline and Noelle Dennett, share their story.

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

SFUSD families learn school assignments in annual lottery

Monday was decision day for families in the San Francisco Unified School District, when they learned which school their child will attend next year.

Parenting in the age of AI
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From screen time to social skills, many parents are wondering what role AI should play in their child’s life—and where the boundaries should be. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, gives insight.

Dublin schools' 4-day strike ends, union says tentative agreement reached

The Dublin Teachers Association says after four days of striking, that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Dublin Unified School District. 

California leaders seek return of Hayward deaf boy deported to Colombia

New efforts are underway to bring a 6-year-old boy who is deaf back to the Bay Area after he, his mother, and younger brother were suddenly deported to Colombia.