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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.
- 3Where California state superintendent candidates stand on education issues●See where California state superintendent candidates stand on major education issues
California voters are getting a side-by-side look at where the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction stand on major education issues. A new comparison lays out the contenders' positions on key policy questions heading into the election. The rundown gives voters a way to weigh differences on funding, curriculum, and other school priorities before casting their ballots.
- 4California 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.
- 5California 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.