California schools

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.

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.

California schools are adapting to a new state law that restricts student phone use during the school day. Under the new rules, campuses are using lockable pouches, storage boxes or other policies to keep phones away during class time. Educators report a mix of smoother classrooms and pushback from some students and parents as the first phone-free year gets underway.