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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS in Santa Clara County are at a tipping point following a recent round of layoffs — on top of massive cuts last year that left educators managing larger classes of students with serious medical and behavioral needs. Due to declining enrollment, the Santa Clara County Office of Education plans to cut eight classes […]

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Special education cuts in Santa Clara County raise concerns for students, teachers

As tributes are removed, educators grapple with fallout from Chávez abuse allegations

San Quentin learning center opens, leaving some legacy support groups without a home

Appeals court orders West Contra Costa school district to hire qualified teachers

Raptors in the rafters: Stockton port nesting program helps boost barn owl population

San Jose Unified board approves closure of five elementary schools in divided vote

More women, more diversity in California school leadership, but gaps remain

San Joaquin Delta College covers up tributes to Chavez as it considers permanent measure

UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science to host Earth Day celebration, month of events

13 Contra Costa County schools make list of California Distinguished Schools for 2026

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