State GovernmentNewsom and lawmakers tell California schools to restrict cell phone useSeptember 24, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiSchools aren’t currently required to have cell phone restrictions, but still, many already have rules in place. School administrators have until July 2026 to implement bans.
State GovernmentEfforts to reform school discipline in California peter outSeptember 24, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiLawmakers brought bills this year to change discipline and police contact for kids in K-12 schools, but they didn’t make it onto the books.
State GovernmentLater Friday night lights: How a new California law shields student athletes from heatSeptember 24, 2024A 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.
State GovernmentGovernor Newsom weighs major education bills, from climate action to menstruation educationSeptember 20, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaGovernor Gavin Newsom faces key decisions this month as several education bills await his signature. These bills reflect statewide concerns about climate change, menstrual health, and the impact of technology on learning.
EducationUC approves new less-lethal arms for its police force amid protestSeptember 20, 2024The UC Regents approved campus requests for more tools for UC police months after campus protesters clashed with law enforcement.
Health CareHow to talk to your kids about vaping: Honest insights from high school studentsSeptember 19, 2024 | Tony RodriguezA group of Sacramento students spoke about why their peers vape — and offered solutions for parents looking to discuss nicotine consumption with their teens.
Sacramento RegionSac State’s SWANA Center fosters connection, identity and professional developmentSeptember 19, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaThe new Southwest Asian and North African Center aims to provide a “home base of support” for students from that region. It will provide several services including mentorship, peer services and wellness support.
Health CareSacramento students have firsthand experience with growing vaping crisisSeptember 13, 2024 | Tony RodriguezA quiet crisis is unfolding in the hallways and bathrooms of high schools in Sacramento. Vaping, once thought to be a safer alternative to smoking, has taken a firm hold among teenagers, creating challenges for educators, parents, and the students. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationTurned away on the first day of school? That was the reality for 300 Sacramento City Unified students — here’s whySeptember 10, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaDistrict staff received over 750 enrollment applications in an 8-day window, resulting in the system getting “bogged down,” a SCUSD spokesperson said. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationSacramento County’s largest districts discuss 2024-25 priorities as students settle in for the yearSeptember 6, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaHere’s what to know about plans for the year at San Juan, Natomas, Sacramento City, Twin Rivers, Elk Grove, and Folsom-Cordova Unified School Districts as school kicks off in the Sacramento region.
