Category: Gov Gavin Newsom
Gov. Newsom proposes modest reforms for charter school oversight
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Photo by Andrew Reed / EdSource Top Takeaways Newsom’s plan focuses on strengthening financial oversight and auditing […]
February 6, 2026
What does the state superintendent actually do and how might that drastically change?
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks at a press conference on July 1, 2025. Credit: Kindra Britt/California […]
January 30, 2026
California lawmakers weigh reforms to child abuse law amid costly litigation
A student walks down a hallway. Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource Top Takeaways More lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse have […]
January 26, 2026
Why California universities are still ‘on edge’ after Newsom proposed large budget increases
UC Berkeley students stroll around campus near the landmark Sather Gate. Credit: Alison Yin / EdSource Top Takeaways Gov. Gavin […]
January 21, 2026
Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion
Students wait outside a classroom at Valencia High School in Santa Clarita. Credit: Jae C. Hong / AP Photo Top […]
January 10, 2026
California, four other states sue Trump administration over frozen welfare funds
Gladys Gonzalez teaches children at her small family child care home in Chula Vista, California. Photo Courtesy of Gladys Gonzalez […]
January 9, 2026
After years of volatility, Newsom previews a stable budget year for California schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom, above right, speaks during his final State of the State address on Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento. […]
January 9, 2026
Newsom seeks to centralize control of California education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks as Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo […]
January 8, 2026
Charter authorizers urge Gov. Newsom to lead on anti-fraud bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom Credit: AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File Top Takeaways In a letter, charter authorizers urge the administration to take […]
January 6, 2026
Call for sustained funding for California’s UPK program
Transitional kindergarten teacher Claudia Herrera shows a chart to preschool student Kaitleen Hernandez-Garcia. Sarah Tully, EdSource This fall, California achieved […]
January 6, 2026
11 new laws that will impact California schools in 2026
The California State Capitol in Sacramento. Credit: Juliana Yamada / AP California students are likely to see fewer cell phones […]
December 30, 2025
California charter school oversight bill faces challenges, future uncertain
Democratic Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, left, talks with fellow Democratic Assemblymember Robert Garcia, during a lull in the Assembly session at […]
December 12, 2025
California School Dashboard shows progress and challenges
Top Takeaways California schools make gains in graduation rates and academic achievement. Chronic absenteeism remains a major challenge for most […]
November 14, 2025
Students ‘panicking’ about looming SNAP delays
Top Takeaways Delays to federal food benefits will hit over 5 million Californians, including nearly 2 million children. Colleges are […]
October 30, 2025
Despite test score gains, California students still lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Top Takeaways California test scores show students still struggle with learning loss five years after the Covid pandemic. Students improved […]
October 9, 2025
Bill to curb sex abuse settlements stalls, likely to return next year
California school leaders will have to wait until next year — if then — to see any relief from a […]
September 25, 2025
How a Sacramento charter school misused $180 million and became a poster child for reform
Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools opened in Sacramento in 2014 with high ideals — to help adult students, many […]
September 3, 2025
Newsom directs agencies to tackle loneliness crisis among boys and young men
Top Takeaways The governor directed state agencies to expand access to mental health support and workforce opportunities. California’s college attendance […]
August 4, 2025