/tags/public-schools public schools en-US Copyright Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:48:55 GMT /education/2025-07-01/california-schools-are-scrambling-as-trump-administration-withholds-almost-811-million California districts have not received Congressionally appropriated money for after school programs, academic enrichment, English-learner services, teacher professional development and migrant education. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:48:55 GMT /education/2025-07-01/california-schools-are-scrambling-as-trump-administration-withholds-almost-811-million Tara García Mathewson , Carolyn Jones /education/2025-06-27/will-california-ban-ultra-processed-foods-in-school-meals The Legislature is considering phasing out chemical additives in school meals linked to health problems. Opponents say the definitions are so broad that it could ban items like tomato sauce and olive oil. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:46:00 GMT /education/2025-06-27/will-california-ban-ultra-processed-foods-in-school-meals Kristen Hwang /education/2025-06-09/oregon-education-accountability-bill-passes-senate-whats-next What you need to know about Senate Bill 141. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:43:16 GMT /education/2025-06-09/oregon-education-accountability-bill-passes-senate-whats-next Natalie Pate /education/2025-05-25/oregons-under-resourced-school-districts-continue-to-struggle-to-pass-bonds School districts that can’t pass construction bonds have few other options to fund needed building repairs. Sun, 25 May 2025 13:05:23 GMT /education/2025-05-25/oregons-under-resourced-school-districts-continue-to-struggle-to-pass-bonds Tiffany Camhi /education/2025-05-09/california-promised-to-boost-mental-health-in-schools-why-one-key-program-is-behind-schedule Only 14 school districts and county offices of education have begun billing for behavioral health services under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program, according to state health officials. Fri, 09 May 2025 13:44:45 GMT /education/2025-05-09/california-promised-to-boost-mental-health-in-schools-why-one-key-program-is-behind-schedule Ana B. Ibarra /education/2025-05-02/medford-school-board-candidates-make-their-case-at-public-forum Dozens of residents gathered at a recent forum for Medford School Board candidates in preparation for the upcoming special election. Fri, 02 May 2025 22:43:49 GMT /education/2025-05-02/medford-school-board-candidates-make-their-case-at-public-forum Jane Vaughan /education/2025-04-22/state-budget-cuts-may-delay-jackson-county-addiction-recovery-school In 2023, the Oregon legislature created a plan for more recovery high schools for teens with substance use disorder. But, Governor Tina Kotek’s recent proposed budget cuts back on what was promised. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:59 GMT /education/2025-04-22/state-budget-cuts-may-delay-jackson-county-addiction-recovery-school Jane Vaughan /education/2025-04-20/bills-to-help-oregon-schools-fund-years-of-summer-learning-await-governors-signature The Oregon Legislature passed two bills to provide consistent funding to summer learning programs and to ensure they boost student academic outcomes. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:53:53 GMT /education/2025-04-20/bills-to-help-oregon-schools-fund-years-of-summer-learning-await-governors-signature Alex Baumhardt /politics-government/2025-04-16/oregon-lawmakers-move-closer-to-prohibiting-student-cellphones-in-schools-statewide Republicans were split in their support of House Bill 2251, which passed the Oregon House on Tuesday after a lively debate. Now, it heads to the Senate. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:54:10 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-16/oregon-lawmakers-move-closer-to-prohibiting-student-cellphones-in-schools-statewide Natalie Pate /education/2025-04-12/trump-canceled-millions-in-california-school-grants-the-state-is-suing-to-reclaim-the-money Schools had until March 2026 to spend remaining COVID relief money. The U.S. Department of Education cut those funds, amounting to about $200 million for California K-12 schools. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:00:16 GMT /education/2025-04-12/trump-canceled-millions-in-california-school-grants-the-state-is-suing-to-reclaim-the-money Carolyn Jones