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Oct 07, 2026
Parents of Gompers Elementary School, in Lakewood, say they are concerned about their children’s education as the Long Beach Unified School District considers closing the campus at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
Oct 07, 2026
A Petaluma janitor and the union that represents her are fighting Petaluma City Schools over an alleged district bookkeeping error that resulted in her being docked $2,318 in pay over the course of three months, jeopardizing her ability to pay rent.
Oct 07, 2026
Natomas Unified School District continues to face scrutiny over how it treats Black students and students with disabilities, as local and state investigators have raised concerns about the district’s discipline practices and student protections.
Oct 07, 2026
The Pasadena Unified School District’s chief executive this week called for a “shared vision” on the heels of past mistakes over the district’s efforts to stem the impact of major enrollment declines that threaten the closure of schools.
Oct 07, 2026
In efforts to make more housing available for staff and teachers, San Jose Unified School District filed plans to develop more than 200 apartments in the city as they continue an analysis of the purchase of an existing apartment tower near San Pedro Square.
Oct 07, 2026
The Trump administration has launched an “enforcement action” against the Los Angeles Unified School District, accusing it of hiding sensitive student information from parents in relation to a student’s gender identity.
Oct 07, 2026
During warm-ups at Selma High School football games, players lift their jerseys to show equipment with religious messages or pictures in tribute to loved ones. This past month, 17-year-old starting quarterback Adam Soria had his own message.
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