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FCMAT provides links to California TK-12 news stories as a service to the industry. Some stories may require a newspaper subscription.
Mar 12, 2026
The national political climate may be polarized and combative, but California is taking steps to ensure K-12 students learn to have respectful debates, get involved in their communities and understand their rights.
Mar 12, 2026
Teachers at nine schools in Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk and parts of Downey voted to strike if a third, and final, option to resolve differences with their school board fails.
Mar 12, 2026
Parents, students and community members demanded Visalia Unified officials conduct an audit of the school district’s handling of the Feb. 12 viral incident in which Redwood High students took a photo on campus spelling out a homophobic slur.
Mar 12, 2026
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District will pay nearly $1 million to settle a civil lawsuit alleging a female student suffered head injuries and emotional trauma after repeated bullying and assaults at a west Roseville school.
Mar 12, 2026
After debate and protest, a special committee recommended San Jose Unified School District close five elementary campuses before the next school year. The recommendation comes as the district has said it needs to close campuses and consolidate schools in response to a 20% decline in enrollment since 2017.
Mar 12, 2026
It seemed to be a regular day at Reseda Charter High School. For Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, that meant trouble. The 12-year-old was on campus on Feb. 17 when she saw her older sister, Sharon, being bullied by a group of students, her family says. It wasn’t the first time.
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