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- 1California universities adapt to AI in higher education▼AI is changing higher education. Here’s how California schools are responding
California colleges and universities are rolling out new policies and programs to respond to artificial intelligence's growing role in higher education. The Sacramento Bee reports on how campuses are adjusting teaching, coursework and academic integrity rules as AI tools become widespread among students and faculty across the state's large public and private college systems.
- 2Newsom vetoes bill on pollution reviews near schools▼Newsom kills bill requiring polluting factories near schools to undergo environmental review
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required polluting factories located near schools to undergo environmental review. The bill's backers had argued it would protect children's health in communities adjacent to industrial facilities. Critics of the veto say it leaves students exposed to unexamined pollution risks, while supporters of the decision point to concerns about regulatory burdens on business.
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Mexicans are searching for news on school class suspensions for September 2026. Several factors are driving the interest: Hurricane Polo is expected to hit Baja California Sur within hours, prompting authorities in Sinaloa and elsewhere to prepare contingencies, while technical council days are canceling classes for basic education students in states like Coahuila and Tamaulipas. Parents are also checking the SEP calendar over whether October 2, 2026 is a school day or rest day.
- 4California superintendent candidates' positions on key education issues▼See where California state superintendent candidates stand on major education issues
California voters are being shown where the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction stand on major education issues. A comparison of the contenders' positions is drawing attention as the race gives voters a direct say over the direction of the state's public school system, covering topics at the center of education policy debates.
- 5California schools adjust to new phone-free classroom law▼Phone-free school year: How schools are adjusting to new law | CA Politics 360
Schools across California are starting the academic year under a new state law restricting student phone use on campus. Teachers and administrators are working out enforcement details, from storage rules to exceptions for emergencies. The change has drawn attention as parents and educators debate whether limiting phones will improve focus and reduce classroom distractions.
- 6Steve Hilton proposes English-only schooling in California governor bid●When you're down by 25%, nothing you say is going to help, Steve Hilton (R-CA) https://www. mediaite.com/media/news/we-s
Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for California governor, has outlined a plan for English-only schools, drawing criticism. The remark comes as Hilton trails in polls, with commentators noting that a candidate down roughly 25 points has little prospect of changing the race through policy announcements like this one.
- 7California teachers weave arts into academics amid educator shortage▼With arts educators in short supply, California teachers weave arts into academics
With arts educators in short supply across California, general classroom teachers are increasingly integrating visual arts, music and drama into core academic subjects like math, reading and science. The approach aims to keep arts education alive for students despite staffing gaps, with teachers taking on creative instruction outside their formal training. The trend highlights broader concerns about sustaining well-rounded education amid persistent teacher shortages statewide.