Category: State And Federal Policies
Youth suicide declines since pandemic, but disparities persist in California
In the U.S., students who may need support for depression, anxiety or suicidal ideation are most likely to access services […]
August 13, 2025
Cutting AmeriCorps hurts the students who need us most
Photo courtesy: Merced County Office of Education The Trump administration claims to prioritize students, but behind the speeches and photo […]
July 29, 2025
Trump’s law reshapes federal loans and Pell Grants, impacting California students
UC Berkeley students stroll around campus near the landmark Sather Gate. Credit: Alison Yin / EdSource Top Takeaways The law […]
July 8, 2025
Federal investigation targets California ban on parental notification policies
The LGBTQ+ community rallies in solidarity, opposing the Social Studies Alive! ban in Temecula Valley Unified in June 2023. Credit: […]
March 28, 2025
California leaders still uncertain about impact of potential federal funding freeze
People protest against a funding freeze of federal grants and loans following a push from President Donald Trump to pause […]
January 29, 2025
New law could boost Social Security checks for thousands of retired California teachers
Kindergarten students at George Washington Elementary in Lodi listen to teacher Kristen McDaniel read “Your Teachers Pet Creature” on the […]
January 6, 2025
Oakland Unified wrestles with lead in water. Most California schools are in the dark
Oakland students rally for lead-free drinking water in their schools in front of city hall Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Monica […]
November 18, 2024
California passes bill to limit student cellphone use on K-12 campuses
Credit: Lea Suzuki/San Francisco Chronicle via AP California state legislators passed a bill Wednesday requiring school districts to ban or […]
August 29, 2024
New laws impacting education go into effect as the school year begins
George Washington Elementary School Principal Gina Lopez welcomes students on the first day of school on July 30. Credit: Diana […]
August 12, 2024