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FCMAT provides links to California TK-12 news stories as a service to the industry. Some stories may require a newspaper subscription.
Jun 24, 2026
Kern High School District teachers now have access to a free ChapGPT account made to help educators, thanks to an agreement with the chatbot’s creator, OpenAI.
Jun 24, 2026
The Modesto City Schools Board of Education approved the second reading of a bylaw allowing a 292% increase in trustees’ monthly stipend, from $765 to $3,000.
Jun 24, 2026
Attorneys for a woman who alleged she was sexually abused as a minor special needs student by a Los Angeles Unified teacher’s assistant are asking a judge to approve a $300,000 settlement on the plaintiff’s behalf with the district.
Jun 24, 2026
Two days after the resignation of Supt. Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles school board unanimously approved a $20.6 billion budget that includes more than 1,000 layoffs and a four-year strategic plan with precise goals for student achievement.
Jun 24, 2026
The Sunnyvale School District, which serves nearly 6,000 students, was sued Monday by two Christian parents who claim the district failed to allow them to opt their elementary-age children out of LGBTQ+ instruction they say conflicts with their faith.
Jun 24, 2026
Graduating high school students in California have set a record for the most completed financial aid applications, according to the California Student Aid Commission.
Jun 24, 2026
California has invested heavily in career technical education, earmarking $300 million annually since 2021 to help schools prepare students for jobs in fields such as healthcare, public safety and engineering.
Jun 24, 2026
The fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to shift control of the California Department of Education from the state superintendent of public instruction to a new education commissioner answering to future governors and the State Board of Education will become clearer within the next week.
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