EducationLegislative Analyst sees merit in Gov. Newsom’s plan for realigning California’s school bureaucracyMarch 23, 2026The LAO concludes: Moving the education department to the governor’s control would reduce confusion. The state superintendent should become an independent evaluator of state programs.
Education11 California county education offices underpaid or overpaid millions due to state clerical errorMarch 20, 2026Nearly a dozen California county education offices were either overpaid or underpaid millions of dollars in school funding due to a state clerical error, according to the State Controller’s Office.
Sacramento RegionSCOE Superintendent weighs in on Sac County teacher strikes, district financial issuesMarch 19, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskySuperintendent Dave Gordon talks about how local school districts navigate ongoing issues like teacher strikes and a major budget deficit at Sacramento City Unified. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Education'We love our students,' Twin Rivers teachers say as historic strike beginsMarch 5, 2026 | Greg MicekOver 1,000 teachers and supporters gathered outside district offices Thursday, demanding higher wages and fully paid healthcare. The district says a fair offer is already on the table.
EducationSurvey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soonMarch 5, 2026A new survey finds California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers, nearly half plan to leave education in 10 years, and desired class sizes average 20 to 24 students.
EducationSupreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in CaliforniaMarch 3, 2026The Supreme Court is clearing the way for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student’s approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group.
EducationTwin Rivers Unified teachers in Sacramento to strike ThursdayMarch 3, 2026Twin Rivers Unified School District teachers in Sacramento County will go on strike Thursday for the first time in the district’s history. Schools will remain open, and students will be required to attend, according to the district website.
EducationWave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’March 2, 2026The California Teachers Association organized to trigger a wave of negotiations and potential strikes to garner public attention and flex political muscle.
Health CareNew UC Berkeley data project tackles health, treatment gaps for female athletes, on and off the fieldFebruary 25, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezWomen’s sports are having a major boom, but when it comes to properly treating injuries and providing care there are still a lot of unknowns. A new program at UC Berkeley aims to answer some of those questions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Education1 in 10 Cal State students face homelessness. This emergency housing program helpsFebruary 24, 2026Rapid Rehousing operates at all 10 UC campuses, 25 community colleges and 18 CSU campuses. Students in the program reported higher GPAs and improved mental health and nutrition.
