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Education Apr 16, 2026

Teachers strike for 1st time in this L.A. County school district’s 150-year history

Teachers in the Little Lake City School District began a strike on Thursday, marking the first in the district's 150-year history. The strike stems from…

Education Apr 16, 2026

California’s districts are cheating disadvantaged students out of music and arts education

California's disadvantaged students are being denied music and arts education, despite proven benefits. Budget constraints are often cited, but studies show…

Education Apr 15, 2026

Meet the State Superintendent candidates: Josh Newman, former state Senate Education Committee chair

As California prepares for the 2026 election, Josh Newman, a former state Senate Education Committee chair, is among the candidates for State Superintendent.…

Education Apr 9, 2026

California’s next governor faces tough calls on education as budget outlook dims

California's next governor will face tough decisions on education amid a dimming budget outlook, with proposals to shift control of the education department…

Education Apr 7, 2026

CA education finances

California's education system faces financial challenges, including declining enrollment and rising costs. Governor Newsom proposes shifting control of…

Education Apr 6, 2026

California’s next governor to face tough choices for education as state budget tightens

California's next governor faces tough choices for education as school districts near bankruptcy. A petition for the Children's Educational Opportunity Act…

Education Mar 21, 2026

Legislative Analyst sees merit in Gov. Newsom’s plan for realigning California’s school bureaucracy

Governor Newsom's plan to realign California's school bureaucracy has sparked debate, with critics questioning his commitment to children's welfare and the…

Education Feb 18, 2026

Opinion | California school systems face red ink despite boosts in education spending

California's education system faces budget challenges despite increased spending. Governor Newsom's proposed budget for 2026-27 allocates $88.7 billion, yet…

Education Jan 16, 2026

Opinion | California politicians wrongly fixate on education spending instead of results

California's education system faces criticism as spending increases but test scores decline. Governor Newsom's claims of progress contrast with low proficiency…

Education Jan 8, 2026

As part of the 2026–27 budget proposal, Governor Newsom proposes improving state education governance

Governor Newsom proposes enhancing California's education governance in his 2026-27 budget, aiming to unify oversight and empower the State Superintendent to…