With measles cases rising in the California, state health officials warned that Donald Trump’s recent vaccine announcement flies in the face of expert recommendations.
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Diana Lambert covers teachers and teaching for EdSource.
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California school districts issue thousands of pink slips
OUSD issued more than 400 layoff notices in February. Districts across the state have been making deep cuts as well.
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Oakland schools on state vaccination watch list
The state of California is auditing 34 Oakland schools, and 428 schools statewide, over low vaccination rates. At one Oakland elementary school, two-thirds of seventh graders were still in need of some required vaccinations.
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10 new laws that will impact California schools in 2026
New state laws will limit student cell phone use, require gender-neutral bathrooms, and shield schools from ICE enforcement.
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Oakland schools face $30 million hit as Trump freezes federal grants
The Trump administration has halted $6.2 billion in grants allocated by Congress for after-school programs, English language learners, and student newcomers across the nation.
