Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?

Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.

Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus

An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.

These are the best states for teachers, data suggests

WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.

Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.

Dolly Parton's library program expands to San Francisco: free books if you're under 5

Dolly Parton's mission to get free books in the hands of kids around the world is expanding in the Bay Area. Children can sign up for her free Imagination Library, which provides kids in San Francisco, under the age of five, with a free book mailed directly to their home every month. 

UC Berkeley turns over 160 names in federal antisemitism investigation

UC Berkeley has turned over the names of about 160 students and employees to the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, to comply with the federal investigation into reports of alleged antisemitism, according to the student newspaper, the Daily Californian. 

Renewed focus on campus security at Bay Area universities after Charlie Kirk shooting

The shooting of Charlie Kirk on a campus at Utah Valley University has colleges and universities in the Bay Area taking another look at their own security measures. 

Vallejo school district weighs closing schools amid $15.5M shortfall

Vallejo City Unified School District has released a list of seven schools that could close or consolidate next year as officials work to address a projected $15.5 million budget shortfall.

Test scores for students across U.S. are falling: nation's report card

Test scores for grade school students are falling, according to a new report that measures the state of the nation's schools and education.

Stanford healthcare workers want hospital to keep ICE out of patient areas

About 150 Stanford healthcare workers and community activists held a rally on Tuesday outside the hospital to call attention to the presence of ICE agents in their workplace.

Bay Area Catholics 'shocked and very saddened' by Minneapolis school shooting

Bay Area Catholics are praying along with their brothers and sisters in Minneapolis, after a shooter opened fire in a Catholic school there Wednesday while children were celebrating Mass. Two people were killed and 17 others injured.

Steph Curry, sports & business stars shine at golf charity event
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Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and his wife Ayesha, hosted the annual WorkDay Classic golf tournament, which benefits the couple's "East, Learn Play Foundation." The day-long event was held at the Stanford Golf Course and attracted stars from the world of sports, industry and philanthropy.

San Anselmo school receives bomb threat; classes canceled

Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo received a bomb threat on Wednesday morning, prompting classes to be canceled, according to an alert by the Central Marin Police Authority.

UC Berkeley named 'hostile' to Muslim students by CAIR

A prominent Bay Area university has a dubious distinction — UC Berkeley was placed on a list of centers for higher learning deemed "hostile" to Muslim students.

San Jose State University announces record enrollment, up 8%

San Jose State is kicking off the school year with record-setting enrollment, up 8-percent from last year. 40,000 students are coming to campus, by far the most in the school's history.

Transitional kindergarten universally available in California

The start of a new school year brings new changes to California public schools, with transitional kindergarten now universally available for the first time.