Schools & Parents

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Cal State may soon offer degrees that take just 3 years to finish. Work experience counts, too

May 12, 2026

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters

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What parents should know about a possible state takeover of Sacramento schools

May 12, 2026

by Savannah Kuchar

Sacramento City Unified School District board members during the meeting on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Denis Akbari.

Sacramento school board rebuffs warnings, declines to ask state for budget help

May 8, 2026

by Savannah Kuchar

Edward Kelley preschool on 3340 Bradshaw Rd in Sacramento. Photo by Denis Akbari.

Historic Sacramento preschool to stay open after all

May 7, 2026

by Savannah Kuchar

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Sacramento City Unified needs urgent state help to avoid cash crisis, experts warn

May 6, 2026

by Savannah Kuchar

students in taekwondo class

Team sports aren’t for every kid. Going solo can reduce anxiety and foster independence

May 6, 2026

by Carolyn Becker

Cancy McArn during the Sacramento City Unified School District meeting on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Denis Akbari.

Sacramento school district names Cancy McArn superintendent, but faces other leadership instability

April 30, 2026

by Savannah Kuchar

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