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Gov. Newsom proposes modest reforms for charter school oversight
Gov. Gavin Newsom Credit: AP Photo / Rich Pedroncelli Top Takeaways Newsom’s plan focuses on strengthening financial oversight and auditing […]
February 5, 2026
What does the state superintendent actually do and how might that drastically change?
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks at a press conference on July 1, 2025. Credit: Kindra Britt/California […]
January 30, 2026
California lawmakers weigh reforms to child abuse law amid costly litigation
A student walks down a hallway. Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource Top Takeaways More lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse have […]
January 26, 2026
Why California universities are still ‘on edge’ after Newsom proposed large budget increases
UC Berkeley students stroll around campus near the landmark Sather Gate. Credit: Alison Yin / EdSource Top Takeaways Gov. Gavin […]
January 21, 2026
Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion
Students wait outside a classroom at Valencia High School in Santa Clarita. Credit: Jae C. Hong / AP Photo Top […]
January 10, 2026
California, four other states sue Trump administration over frozen welfare funds
Gladys Gonzalez teaches children at her small family child care home in Chula Vista, California. Photo Courtesy of Gladys Gonzalez […]
January 9, 2026
After years of volatility, Newsom previews a stable budget year for California schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom, above right, speaks during his final State of the State address on Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento. […]
January 9, 2026
Newsom seeks to centralize control of California education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks as Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo […]
January 8, 2026
Charter authorizers urge Gov. Newsom to lead on anti-fraud bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom Credit: AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File Top Takeaways In a letter, charter authorizers urge the administration to take […]
January 6, 2026