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Trump administration seeks to strip private schools’ tax-exempt status over race-based policies

The Internal Revenue Service is proposing revoking the tax-exempt status of private schools that the Trump administration ...
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“Sometimes we just want to be on our phones — Modesto High students push back at new all-day phone ban

Students are prohibited from using their phone at any point during the school day, including lunch and passing periods. The ban is intended to keep “students fully engaged in their school experience,” ...
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LAUSD satisfies budget revisions in 45-day window, county to continue monitoring

The Los Angeles Unified School District made adequate revisions to its budget and fiscal stabilization plan within the 45-day period outlined in a July 2 letter from the Los Angeles County Office of ...
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88 claim sexual abuse in San Diego County juvenile hall or foster care in new lawsuits

The latest education news updates from EdSource. News Brief Monday, August 24, 2026 — 8:57 am 88 claim sexual abuse in San Diego County juvenile hall or foster care in new lawsuits At least 88 former ...
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Teachers union head Randi Weingarten quits DNC post in dispute with chairman

The latest education news updates from EdSource. News Brief Tuesday, June 17, 2025 — 11:15 am Teachers union head Randi Weingarten quits DNC post in dispute with chairman American Federation of ...
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Legislative leaders decline to intervene in Sacramento City Unified oversight dispute

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limón, D- Santa Barbara, declined to give ...
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Judge throws out U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit against California’s transgender school sports policy

A federal judge dismissed the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit against California’s policies allowing transgender athletes to compete on school sports teams that match their gender identity, reported ...
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California Legislature passes bills to expand community college bachelor’s degree offerings

Two bills that would make it easier for California community colleges to create bachelor’s degrees cleared the Legislature on ...
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$7.5B research bond for California universities could appear on March 2028 ballot

A $7.5 billion state bond that would fund scientific research at California universities could appear on the March 2028 ...
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Course depicting sexually explicit material stirs parent outrage in Sanger

Sanger Unified School District in the Central Valley is not likely to offer a college art class after parents, including a ...
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National teachers union president calls for screen bans, AI limits in schools

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, unveiled a plan to limit technology in schools, including prohibiting AI use by elementary students as well as companion chatbots ...
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County superintendents race to enlist lawmakers’ help in battle with Tony Thurmond

The California County Superintendents group is seeking emergency legislation to prevent State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and future state superintendents from unilaterally ...