Public Schools

California's major cities and school districts are facing sizable budget gaps. Much like the state, they have few financial options.

Culture war issues such as racial discrimination, LGBTQ rights and partisan politics have been lightning rods for controversy at public school board meetings in the Inland Empire in recent years.  In 2023, parents, students and teachers sued Temecula Valley Unified School District over its policies to ban teaching of critical race theory and require teachers to inform parents if students […]

A new bill would remove the right of California's female transgender athletes in to participate in high school sports teams that match their gender identity.

Three years of expert, hands-on help pulled up two schools' test scores. The rest of the state's average scores remain below pre-pandemic levels.

Declining enrollment, the end of pandemic relief funding and uncertain state funding are forcing school districts to make some difficult decisions.

Lea esta historia en Español With California’s fund for school repairs on empty, voters approved a $10 billion bond to pay for much-needed upgrades at K-12 schools and community colleges. “This is very good news for all students,” said Adam Clark, superintendent of Mt. Diablo Unified in Contra Costa County. “In our district, we have […]

In addition to voting on $10 billion in state school bonds, Inland Empire residents will consider bonds for 22 school districts.

In 2021 California schools got $13.5 billion in pandemic relief grants. About $1.8 billion remains unspent.

Gov. Gavin Newsom lowered the guaranteed amount of funding for K-12 schools in this year’s budget. The California School Boards Association filed a lawsuit, saying the change is unconstitutional.

A change in California law has set new rules for when young athletes can play and practice in high temperatures, affecting schools and teams across the state.