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.@Stanford released sweeping research that takes a 360-degree, immersive look at all aspects and operations of public education in California, from preschool through high school, from special education to teacher certification and enrollment decline. buff.ly/7jA7B5t

Cellphone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, study finds LEARN MORE: bit.ly/42kVMbS

L.A.’s special education parents constantly advocate — and students still feel unsafe at school, survey finds LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4ny8m1r

UCLA’s medical school accused of favoring Black, Hispanic applicants LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4d9gIYp

A bipartisan bill to restrict minors’ access to AI companion chatbots is advancing to the U.S. Senate after the chamber’s Judiciary Committee voted unanimously in favor of it on Thursday. buff.ly/UcsLrOx

Even when an IEP is in place, families say implementation can be inconsistent. One parent, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, said she constantly worried whether her daughter’s plan was being followed. buff.ly/Xqc5iYU

California school funding climbs in national ranking LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4tflitW

Department of Education launches Title IX investigation into LAUSD LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4eufhGq

Investing in school climate boosts safety more than physical measures LEARN MORE: bit.ly/3PiS8fL

In the latest ranking, California has leaped forward in per-student funding, according to a report by the Education Law Center. The report also indicates it has untapped capacity for more education funding. buff.ly/72pOizh

OPINION: Parents and educators need to work together to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to use AI safely and effectively, and to advocate for increased access to quality computer science education. buff.ly/RRIM46g

Big expectations: A Sonoma State student in conversation with President Michael Spagna LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4tcZT4I

New Sonoma State president brings experience leading universities through turmoil LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4eWltqI

California public school attendance nearly back to pre-pandemic levels LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4dnmZkl

Sacramento City Unified board plans central office cuts to address deficit LEARN MORE: bit.ly/42OHalc

California students authored a new digital wellness bill, arguing that school phone bans don't go far enough to protect kids from the mental health harms of social media. Vani Sanganeria reports at @edsource. edsource.org/2026/social-me…

Upcoming Roundtable: Screen time in schools: What’s the right balance for learning? REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3QCloyp

Feds investigate Stanford’s program supporting teachers of color LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4dmFZzs

Principal fights criminal charges for a year before school district finds out LEARN MORE: bit.ly/42fLfyJ

Report: Quality trailing expansion of early education in California LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4n16Vbv