2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
Kimmel?s comeback and the question of free expression
Eugene Volokh , senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, gives insight on Jimmy Kimmel Live! returning to the air, after ABC suspended his show over comments he made about Charlie Kirk?s assassination. While Kimmel is back on ABC, some of the broadcast network?s affiliate stations plan to continue to preempt his show.
Eugene Volokh , senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, gives insight on Jimmy Kimmel Live! returning to the air, after ABC suspended his show over comments he made about Charlie Kirk?s assassination. While Kimmel is back on ABC, some of the broadcast network?s affiliate stations plan to continue to preempt his show.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA announces California campus stop
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA will have a California campus stop. The announcement comes days after the organization's founder was shot and killed in Utah.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA will have a California campus stop. The announcement comes days after the organization's founder was shot and killed in Utah.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
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.
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.
Bay Area P.E. teacher being honored for his kindness and 30 years of helping kids
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
OC student wearing MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk suspended after argument at school
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oakland Black Cowboy Association's annual parade and festival in jeopardy
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association is celebrating its 51st anniversary, but its annual festival and parade is in jeopardy.
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association is celebrating its 51st anniversary, but its annual festival and parade is in jeopardy.
UC Berkeley professor in Kyiv flees to bomb shelter during Russian drone attacks
UC Berkeley professor Anastassia Fedyk spoke with KTVU from Ukraine about seeking shelter during this week's Russian drone attack.
UC Berkeley professor Anastassia Fedyk spoke with KTVU from Ukraine about seeking shelter during this week's Russian drone attack.
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.
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.