California

Turning Attendance Data Into Family Action

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This California district cut chronic absenteeism in half. Learn how they used insight and early action to reach families and change outcomes.

A New Approach to Algebra in 8th Grade Seems to Produce Big Benefits

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:46:15 GMT

Middle schoolers who took grade-level math and Algebra 1 together benefited, a study finds.

Jury Finds Meta Platforms Harm Children. Why School Districts Are Eyeing This Verdict

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:53:43 GMT

A trial scheduled for this summer pits school districts against social media companies.

'Treated as a Professional': How District and School Leaders Can Boost Teacher Morale

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:11:13 GMT

California ��Ķ��vlog talked about the support they need at an event hosted by Education Week and EdSource.

Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Over 1st Grader’s Black Lives Matter Drawing

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:20:01 GMT

A court revived a 1st grader 's claim she was punished for giving a drawing to a Black classmate.

Supreme Court’s Gender Identity Ruling Leaves Schools Seeking Clarity

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:46:00 GMT

Advocates say they would welcome more from the Supreme Court on gender-notification policies.

Dozens of Teacher Pathways Fuel This District’s Talent Pipeline

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT

A California district's homegrown teacher pathways work to secure a stable, well-trained teaching force.

Gen Z Teachers Grew Up With Tech. Now They're Seeking Better Boundaries for Students

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Gen Z teachers grew up in an era of unbridled tech. It shapes how they approach classroom technology.

Supreme Court Backs Parents in School Gender Disclosure Fight

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:01:26 GMT

The Supreme Court restored an injunction blocking California policies on student gender transitions

Want Kids to Have Better SEL Skills? Try Using Sports

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:42:50 GMT

In a panel discussion, district leaders and an expert discuss why sports is a great place to learn life skills.

California Sues Ed. Dept. in Clash Over Gender Disclosures to Parents

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:20:05 GMT

California challenges U.S. Department of Education findings on state policies over gender disclosure.

Schools Flag Safety Incidents As Driverless Cars Enter More Cities

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:31:51 GMT

Agencies are examining reports of Waymos illegally passing buses; in another case, one struck a student.

Parents Ask Supreme Court to Restore Ruling on Gender Disclosure

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:27:42 GMT

Parents asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene over school gender-identity policies in California.

Appeals Court Blocks Ruling Bolstering Parental Rights Over Gender Identity

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:44:51 GMT

A federal appeals court blocked a groundbreaking ruling over the disclosure of students' gender identities.

Appeals Court Halts Ruling Letting Teachers Disclose Students' Gender Identity

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:15:59 GMT

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused enforcement of the ruling but has not yet decided whether to grant a longer-term stay.

Schools Can’t Bar Teachers From Telling Parents If Kids Are Transgender, Judge Rules

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:12:37 GMT

The injunction bans any public school employee from misleading parents about their child’s gender presentation at school.

How One District's Dual-Language Program Helped to Desegregate Schools

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:16:58 GMT

A study about dual-language programs shows how they can increase equity and accessibility for all students.

How This District Got Students, Teachers, Parents, and Leaders to Agree on AI

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:51:27 GMT

One Southern California school system went slower in developing guidelines in order to build buy-in.

Latino Families Show High Demand for Bilingual Education, Poll Finds

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:03:46 GMT

Families in California were polled as to their interest in bilingual education programs.

These Students Are Using AI to Visualize Their Reading Comprehension

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:00:06 GMT

Students learn how to write AI prompts while demonstrating reading comprehension in this middle school classroom.

Trump’s Ed. Dept. Slashed Civil Rights Enforcement. How States Are Responding

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:50:48 GMT

Could a shift in civil rights enforcement be the next example of "returning education to the states?"

These Students are Learning the Math That Makes AI Tick

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:41:00 GMT

Rather than study how to use AI, students in this machine learning class work with the math that makes the AI work.

Why Bilingual Hispanic Teachers Make a Big Difference for English Learners

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:04:52 GMT

A new study found benefits from hiring teachers of color with language certifications.

As Schools Grow More Culturally Diverse, Calendar Planning Gets More Complicated

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:20:45 GMT

Districts have added holidays like Diwali to their calendars to reflect demographic shifts in enrollment.

Should Parents Face Criminal Penalties for Their Children's Poor Attendance?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:18:46 GMT

Schools shift from a punitive approach with penalties for truancy to a greater emphasis on prevention.

Teachers on When Their Administrators Get It Wrong (Opinion)

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:53:35 GMT

At times, administrators make decisions without considering the consequences.

Making Standards-Based Grading Work in Your School or District: A Case Study

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:46:00 GMT

Curious about standards-based grading? Join to get an inspiring, practical look from one California school.

Who Are Dual-Language Immersion Programs Really For?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT

The answer is all students, but English learners face accessibility barriers.

High-Dosage Tutoring for 100K Kids: How a District Settled a Learning Loss Case

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:43:49 GMT

The nation's second-largest district agreed to tutoring and other measures to settle a case brought by parents during the pandemic.

Schools Brace as Fears of Immigration Enforcement Rise Among Families

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:02:24 GMT

Educators and advocates report immigration arrests inching closer to schools.