Bonds, budgets and curriculum: Six weeks in, Carlsbad’s new schools superintendent cites broad experience
Andrea Norman, previously assistant superintendent of business services in Oceanside Unified, officially began on June...
Education
Audit spurred by students’ investigation finds financial mismanagement by San Dieguito high school foundations
'It feels like we’ve been credited for our work,' one student said, after a new...
More than 600 homes are coming to SDSU’s Mission Valley campus
AvalonBay Communities will build the 621-apartment and retail complex near Snapdragon Stadium.
Decision to unfreeze migrant education money comes too late for some kids
For many programs, the damage has already been done.
School officials withheld messages from the public, highlighting transparency law’s limits
The failure of Grossmont officials to provide these records underscores some of the limits of...
Trump administration freezes $339M in UCLA grants and accuses the school of rights violations
This is one of the rare cases the federal government has targeted a public university.
County officials warn of potential TB exposure at South County high school
It's the third such warning the county has issued since the beginning of last year...
A look at colleges with federal money targeted by the Trump administration
There's a freeze on billions of dollars of research money for colleges.
Trump plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren
The program was created in 1966 and changed in 2012.
UCSD gets regents’ OK for ambitious growth plans that could make it one of West Coast’s biggest schools
Rich Leib, a San Diego businessman who sits on the Board of Regents, is among...
Brown University strikes agreement to resolve discrimination complaints and restore federal funding
The Ivy League school agreed to pay $50 million in workforce development grants over 10...
Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
It’s part of a broader campaign to eradicate DEI practices.
UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students and professor over campus protests
It's the first time a U.S. judge ruled against a university over its handling of...
Trump administration wants Harvard to pay far more than Columbia as part of settlement
Trump's emphasis on financial penalties adds a new dimension for colleges facing federal scrutiny.
Changes to federal student loans leave aspiring medical students scrambling to cover costs
New caps on federal student loans leaves medical school out of reach for many.
Baby boomers now live next to 18-year-olds at colleges across US
The rising tide of seniors is placing more urgency on the need for housing to...
UC San Diego loses a third star scientist in mini brain drain
Biochemist Michael Karin has moved to the nearby Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
The Education Department said it will begin sending the money to states next week.
State schools chief visits Chula Vista schools to celebrate achievements, even as funding loss looms
Tony Thurmond told students he's 'so impressed' with the gains they've made. But the elementary...
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education
The deal is the first to settle a federal antisemitism investigation since Trump returned to...
With no access to education beyond the 6th grade, girls in Afghanistan turn to religious schools
With no option for higher education, many girls and women are turning to madrassas instead.
Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding
The Ivy League school will pay the settlement over three years to the federal government.
Harvard under investigation over participation in visa program for foreign students and researchers
The government program provides American visas for students and researchers from other countries.
Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam
Republican officials in several states have been pushing for changes at public universities.
Columbia University says it has suspended and expelled students who participated in protests
Nearly 80 students were told they have been suspended or expelled.
Brian Tietje takes over as business dean at University of San Diego
The branding expert was recruited from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi.
A recap of the trial over the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protesters
U.S. District Judge William Young heard closing arguments Monday in Boston.
Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump
Monday's hearing ended without the judge issuing a ruling from the bench. It is expected...
Public anger boils over at Grossmont school board, again, as trustees pledge to follow the law
'I want to clearly state that no conclusive evidence of any Brown Act violation has...
Noted Earth and space scientist Meenakshi Wadhwa named director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Wadhwa was recruited from Arizona State University during an international search.
Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs
The Trump administration had withheld over $6 billion in grants on July 1.
Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows
Data from the Education Department shows the pace at which it resolves civil rights complaints...
A big academic center could soon go up at SDSU with an unexpected local partner
San Diego Community College District is looking for a fresh way to prepare its students...
San Diego Unified’s board president won’t run for re-election. But there’s another office he’s eyeing.
Cody Petterson's first term as school board president ends late next year.
Exquisite, rarely seen purple sea snails ride warm currents to San Diego
A UC San Diego marine snail expert found them while walking her dog on the...
Republicans press leaders of Georgetown, Berkeley and CUNY on antisemitism complaints
'If somebody is expressing pro-Palestinian beliefs, that’s not necessarily antisemitic,' the UC Berkeley chancellor said.
University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists
The Education Department opened an investigation into the university’s foreign funding.
How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly.
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
The high court action enables the administration to resume work on winding down the department.
Most teens — and girls especially — see college as key to jobs and life skills, poll says
Teens see college as key for good jobs, life skills and personal growth.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding
Programs for more than 1 million students are at risk because of Trump.
A recap of the trial over the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protesters
An official with ICE testified that a special group was formed to investigate protesters.
‘Devastating’: Trump is withholding $50M OK’d by Congress for San Diego County schools. Here’s which could lose the most.
One day before the funding was set to be released, California got notice it wouldn't...
George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration’s anti-DEI crackdown
George Mason is the second big public university to face scrutiny in recent weeks.
San Diego Unified just adopted a new, more lenient ban on cellphones in schools. Will it be easier to enforce?
'How are we going to ensure that every site implements this policy consistently, when the...
A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages
Experts see parallels between the Scopes trial and current disputes.
What Trump’s big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans
The impact of the massive spending bill that President Trump signed into law is expected...
Federal trial starts over Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus activists
Plaintiffs argued Monday the effort has stifled free speech at universities around the country.
‘Ghost’ candidates, pay-to-play accusations: Grossmont school board critics say messages suggest ‘wildly unethical’ campaign efforts
Trustees' text messages and emails obtained by The San Diego Union-Tribune via public record request...
Teachers union demands Grossmont undo layoffs, citing messages reported by Union-Tribune
'The communications show no concern for the public having the right to know the business...
UCSD gets $5M for new bachelor’s degree program in public health at Southwestern College
The money is part of a larger plan to expand higher education in South County.
Robert Dynes, who built a research power at UC San Diego and led UC system, dies at 82
'He loved being in the lab,' recalls Richard Atkinson, his predecessor in both jobs. 'We...
UPenn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader attempt to remove transgender athletes from girls’ and...
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more
The move leaves states and schools in limbo as they budget for programs this summer...
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
Harvard said it strongly disagrees with the government findings.
Republican plan for nationwide private school vouchers deemed in violation of Senate rules
The Senate parliamentarian said the proposal would run afoul of procedural rules.
Rural schools feel the pinch from Trump administration’s cuts to mental health grants
Trump took issue with aspects of the grant programs that touched on race.
Majority of US adults support religious chaplains in public schools, a new poll shows
It also finds few support allowing religious schools to be tax-funded public charter schools.
Escondido Union approves new superintendent amid concerns over qualifications, process
The board unanimously approved the promotion of the district’s assistant superintendent of business services, Andrew...
How ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the teaching profession
By freeing up time, many teachers say AI has made them better at their jobs.
Elite charter schools CEO resigns just after Union-Tribune investigation
Records show just-departed CEO Meghan Freeman and founder Brent Woodard built a wealthy lifestyle while...
Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
Civil liberties groups say the mandate violates the separation of church and state.
Nine months after taking helm, Fabiola Bagula named permanent San Diego Unified superintendent
The longtime educator becomes the district's first Latina superintendent. She has held the post in...
Justice Department challenges Kentucky regulation allowing in-state tuition for undocumented students
The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in a federal court in Kentucky.
UC San Diego graduation ceremonies coincide with historic financial losses
Cuts by the Trump administration have cost UC San Diego about $90 million in research,...
Grossmont school trustees regularly discussed board business in private texts and emails
The messages portray an insular political circle of select board trustees and administrators that has...
Tulane scientist resigns citing university censorship of pollution and racial disparity research
Kimberly Terrell accused the university of sacrificing academic freedom to appease Louisiana’s Republican governor.
Supreme Court win for girl with epilepsy expected to make disability lawsuits against schools easier
Thursday's decision was unanimous.
San Diego Unified to vote to make Fabiola Bagula permanent superintendent
She had stepped into the role after the previous superintendent was fired for alleged misconduct.
Longtime schools leader hired as Grossmont Union’s next superintendent
The veteran educator was most recently superintendent of Capistrano Unified School District in Orange County.
How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid
Crime rings are deploying chatbots who enroll in online college classes and stay just long...
Grossmont Union High School District to hire veteran schools leader as superintendent, amid growing scrutiny of board
Kirsten Vital Brulte has previously led large school districts in Orange County and the Bay...
Taking a page from Denver, Chula Vista wants to create a sprawling campus with 3 universities
South County has half a million people and no full-service university of its own. But...
HBCUs depend on federal funding. Their leaders are walking a tightrope on Trump’s DEI attacks
HBCUs have not yet faced cuts to federal grants like some Ivy League schools.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold during appeals.
Judge puts temporary hold on Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s foreign students
Harvard says Trump was attempting an end-run around a previous court order.
Top US universities raced to become global campuses. Under Trump, it’s becoming a liability
Trump barred nearly all foreigners from entering the country to attend Harvard.
Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts
Trump's promise never came to pass.
Education Department says it will not garnish Social Security of student loan borrowers in default
The government last month restarted collections for people in default on federal student loans.
Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech
Yurong “Luanna” Jiang kept running into classmates who praised her commencement address.
FACT FOCUS: Trump’s claims about remedial math at Harvard don’t add up
The president falsely claims Harvard offers “remedial mathematics” on topics such as simple addition.
Trump’s education secretary threatens to pull funding from NY over its Native American mascot ban
McMahon described Massapequa’s chiefs mascot as an “incredible” representation of Native American leadership.
The US academic partnership with China, under strain for years, faces its biggest threat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will 'aggressively' revoke visas for Chinese students.
Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects
An analysis found 694 oil and gas wells within a mile of a school in...
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard
Harvard sued the Department of Homeland Security on Friday.
Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas
One called it it as a “new version of the Chinese Exclusion Act."
Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong
Harvard University is holding its commencement while battling Trump.
South Bay Union trustees OK plan to close at least one school
The plan includes closing Central Elementary at the start of the 2026-27 school year
Cal State San Marcos plans major expansion into South County
The university's faculty will teach bachelor's programs in five disciplines at Southwestern College in Chula...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
His announcement adds to the uncertainty for America’s international students.
San Diego 8th grader ends national spelling bee tied for 74th place
Duaa Ouznali, from Bright Horizon Academy in Allied Gardens, competed in the quarterfinals of the...
As teacher burnout deepens, states scramble to fill school job vacancies
Superintendents are staring down an autumn staffing crisis.
San Diego student moves on to quarterfinals in national spelling bee
“It was kind of stressful, but it’s done,” said 13-year-old Bright Horizon Academy student Duaa...
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
The State Department plans to issue guidance on expanded social media vetting.
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel remaining contracts with Harvard University.
These schools don’t just teach kids. They help families build ‘a community where we all work together.’
Community schools like Fay Elementary in City Heights are helping parents and guardians grow as...
‘Money in the pockets of administrators’: Charter network steers millions in taxpayer money to opaque firm tied to execs
Elite charter schools' close relationship with a third-party provider raises questions about transparency and potential...
Some states reexamine school discipline as Trump order paves go-ahead
New legislation already is trending toward giving teachers more authority to address student misbehavior.
Belgian princess left in doubt about her Harvard future following Trump’s foreign student ban
Princess Elisabeth is first in line to Belgium's throne.
China criticizes US ban on Harvard’s international students
Harvard's two largest parts of its international student community are Chinese and Indian students.