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A new survey finds California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers, nearly half plan to leave education in 10 years, and desired class sizes average 20 to 24 students.

Glue-laminated beams and other structural supports are once again at issue.

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student's approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group.

The California Teachers Association organized to trigger a wave of negotiations and potential strikes to garner public attention and flex political muscle.

Nearly 30,000 K-12 students attended a summer learning program in 2025, and many showed learning gains and credit recovery towards graduation.

One bill requires schools and colleges to create an immigration enforcement alert system. The other bans schools from discriminating against students based on immigration status.

Glen Szymoniak has worked in education for 45 years, in Alaska, Idaho and Oregon. His last day at the Klamath County School District will be June 30.

Oregon uses state tests to track what students have learned in school. But it uses another measure to learn about how students feel about school and what their experiences are like.

Oregon’s new school cell phone ban takes effect Jan. 1, but some districts put it in place earlier. Most districts are calling it a success, despite some initial concerns.

Oregon’s efforts to diversify its teaching workforce are going better than other states. But the Beaver State’s recent gains in licensing educators from underrepresented groups could begin to dwindle in 2026 due to possible budget cuts.

Division has pervaded the small district, with some accusing the superintendent of misconduct.

School support staff, including bus drivers, health aides and secretaries, are seeking higher wages.