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California schools debate how much AI belongs in classrooms Close vetting of artificial intelligence programs, strong data protections, ongoing feedback from school community remain critical in AI implementation.

Close vetting of artificial intelligence programs, strong data protections, ongoing feedback from school community remain critical in AI implementation.

Oakland can’t afford to dismantle its literacy infrastructure

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U.S. colleges face steep drop in international student visas

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California governor pushes for permanent state funding of community schools

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Dublin Unified teachers go on strike following months of negotiations

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UPDATE: U.S. colleges face steep drop in international student visas The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Indian students saw a particularly stark decline of over 60%, with only 22,000 student visas being issued that summer. Nigeria and Ghana also experienced disproportionately high declines.

California governor pushes for permanent state funding of community schools Following $4 billion in a school model that ensures students are healthy, engaged and supported, funding could be in the state’s funding formula.

Following $4 billion in a school model that ensures students are healthy, engaged and supported, funding could be in the state’s funding formula.

Seaside teacher’s aide arrested for allegedly abusing special education students

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OPINION: Even in a marathon, the finish line is not the point

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Twin Rivers Unified School District teachers on strike a second day

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Why this college president came out of retirement to help East Los Angeles navigate the Trump era

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California lawsuit asks judge to halt billions for school repairs until state commits to grant it equitably

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Thurmond calls for return of 6-year-old California deaf student deported to Colombia

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With new partnership, colleges can connect students to free scholarship money Community colleges will know which students have free state money waiting for them.

With a new @calkidsprogram.bsky.social partnership, @calcommcolleges.bsky.social will know which students have free, unclaimed state money waiting for them.

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COMMENTARY: Even in a marathon, the finish line is not the point In the age of AI shortcuts, are we confusing the goal of schooling with its purpose?

As a proud mama and learning scientist, I wrote how Amos and the 3,000 other students running the #LAMarathon2026 this Sunday teach us an important lesson in the age of AI. Thank you to Students Run LA (SRLA) and @edsource.org!

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UPDATE: Twin Rivers Unified School District teachers on strike a second day The latest education news updates from EdSource.

District schools have remained open, and transportation and food services have continued. The district’s 43,200 students are being taught and supervised by substitutes, district administrators, contracted partners and other staff, according to district officials.

Districts ask judge to halt billions for school repairs until state commits to grant it equitably The lawsuit argues the state formula for modernization funding condemns students in many property-poor districts to schools with substandard buildings.

The lawsuit argues the state formula for modernization funding condemns students in many property-poor districts to schools with substandard buildings.

Cal State unions push to cap executive pay, shield raises for organized workers

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One Sacramento school district on strike, another could walk out next week

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PODCAST: California teachers on the picket line amid shrinking school budgets Teachers are striking for better pay, benefits and class size. But school districts say their budgets are extremely tight and they’re contemplating layoffs.

LISTEN: Teachers are striking for better pay, benefits and class size. But school districts say their budgets are extremely tight and they’re contemplating layoffs.

With new partnership, colleges can connect California students to free scholarship money

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Contra Costa County high school officials face uphill battle to curb pot use

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Join EdSource and EdWeek on March 19 for an in-person lunch to dig into the survey findings, hear from local educators and school leaders, and share your thoughts.

The event is free, breakfast and lunch are provided, but space is limited.

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Supreme Court order puts California schools in legal limbo over transgender student privacy

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Two former Patterson school officials sentenced to federal prison for theft

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San Francisco teacher on leave after alleged sexist, fat-shaming quiz

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Talks between Clovis Unified outdoor educators, district at an impasse

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