Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton clashed over education policy, taxation and vaccine mandates during a CNN gubernatorial debate ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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California's State Board of Education is set to decide Wednesday whether to approve a list of 37 professional development programs for TK-5 literacy instruction amid criticism from advocates that the ...

Despite a new executive order from President Donald Trump regarding the childhood immunization schedule, California officials affirmed that the state will maintain its existing vaccination requirement...

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The latest education news updates from EdSource.

California is investing $700 million into teacher stipends and training in its 2026-27 budget, and is expected to spend an additional $218 million annually to support paid pregnancy leave for school s...

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The latest education news updates from EdSource.

A national report ranks the state among the bottom 12 when it comes to preparing future educators to teach reading, but some education leaders disagree with the findings.

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Araceli Peñate’s daughter first passed the English Language Proficiency Assessment in sixth grade, yet remained classified as an English learner well into high school.

Wendy Castañeda Leal, a superintendent from a small school district in Kern County, received more than 670,000 votes in the primary for California superintendent of public instruction with the help of...

Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera, both board presidents of high-performing school districts, are running for state superintendent of public instruction with differing views on transgender students, fund...

Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera are the top two candidates in the state superintendent of public instruction primary, with Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra leading the governor's race.

The next California governor will face major decisions about school funding, college affordability and potential changes to the California Department of Education, while voters may also elect a state ...

California school districts are struggling to balance rising healthcare costs with declining enrollment and federal aid, leading to labor battles between teachers and districts over healthcare premium...

The Sacramento County Board of Education reversed a decision by Twin Rivers Unified to close Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, allowing the adult charter school to remain open despite...

It’s been well over a year since the EdSource Guild unionized, but we still… Emma Gallegos needs your support for Support EdSource Guild: Stand for Fair Wages

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In the California governor's race, candidates are divided on how to address education, with Democrats focusing on affordability and increased funding, while Republicans emphasize teacher accountabilit...

More than 2,400 preliminary layoff notices have been issued to positions represented by the California Teachers Association as of April 10, and more than 3,300 to positions represented by the Californ...

California K-12 schools experienced the largest decline in enrollment since 2021-22 due to declining birth rates and immigration losses, resulting in budget deficits, staff layoffs and program cuts.

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The latest education news updates from EdSource.

The ranks of California school administrators are more diverse than in the past, with more women and people of color in leadership positions, but gaps still remain and more data is needed to determine...

At least 5,000 school employees in California have received preliminary layoff notices as school districts struggle to close large budget deficits, with most pink slips going to classified employees a...

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California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers in other states, but more of them are planning to leave the profession in the next decade, according to Education Week's State of Teach...

California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers in other states, but more of them are planning to leave the profession in the next decade, according to Education Week's State of Teach...

An EdSource roundtable examined how districts can balance teachers’ pay demands against classroom needs and volatile state funding.

U.S. Justice Department officials said judicially approved search warrants were being executed at both Carvalho’s office in downtown Los Angeles and his San Pedro residence. No reason for the raids ha...

California schools lost over $2.2 million in state funding over two years because some students did not have all the vaccinations required by law.

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The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Students are learning important skills such as analyzing news articles, understanding biases and discussing issues with people who disagree with them.

Elk Grove Unified's new superintendent, David Reilly, is committed to providing the best possible education for all students, with a focus on special education, and is utilizing his experience in the ...

The new $11.3 million Arts Ed Accelerator Fund, launched by nonprofits, will develop arts teachers over the next five years.

California is auditing 428 of its public schools due to low vaccination rates. In the meantime, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rolled back recommendations for some childhood vaccin...

The Twin Rivers Unified School District board voted against allowing Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools to revise its charters, which may indicate how the board will vote later this mon...

Per student state funding for TK-12 will rise to a record $20,427 in 2026-27, bringing the total student funding, including federal funds, to $27,418.

Teachers unions across California, fueled by the "We Can't Wait" campaign, are rallying for higher pay, better benefits, smaller class sizes and other classroom improvements, with some threatening to ...

After a marathon bargaining session, the district agreed to give teachers an 8% pay raise over two years, plus other concessions, to end the nearly weeklong strike.

The new leaders of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools are working to rebuild trust after a state audit found former administrators took ineligible state funds, hired uncredentialed teac...