Education news for greater San Diego

CUS campus

Cal State struck a surprise deal with OpenAI — but some students and faculty refuse to use it

by Angel Corzo • CalMatters May 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m.May 4, 2026, 10:56 a.m.

Mission Bay students raise awareness of Rose Creek as vital resource

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego May 5, 2026, 9:30 a.m.May 4, 2026, 3:25 p.m.

Richard Barrera, San Diego Unified School Board president, speaks to the media on the first day of school. Photo by Chris Stone

More seniors graduating from SDUSD this year, district says

by Staff and Wire Reports May 4, 2026, 4:01 p.m.May 4, 2026, 4:01 p.m.

Students at San Diego City College.

For asylum seekers, the path to a California education is costly

by Andrea Baltodano and Chrissa Olson • CalMatters May 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m.May 4, 2026, 12:48 p.m.

A classroom scene with a focus on a wall displaying alphabet and number charts. An empty chair sits at a desk with a lit lamp. Three children are blurred in the foreground. The atmosphere is educational and inviting.

California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills?

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters May 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m.May 1, 2026, 10:20 p.m.

UCSD encampment

Ex-UCSD student sues UC system, San Diego County, over detention at 2024 campus protests

by City News Service May 1, 2026, 6:36 p.m.May 1, 2026, 6:36 p.m.

Point Loma High principal announces retirement

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego April 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m.April 28, 2026, 2:40 p.m.

Point Loma instructor named San Diego Unified’s High School Teacher of the Year

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m.April 29, 2026, 7:48 a.m.

Tech

A first step to drought tolerant crops – Salk Institute charts course, uncovering ‘magical property of plants’

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego April 25, 2026, 1:05 p.m.April 24, 2026, 1:53 p.m.

A group of people walk beneath a decorative, green archway surrounded by trees, in a sunny outdoor setting. The mood is lively and bustling.

Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers

by Mikhail Zinshteyn • CalMatters April 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m.April 24, 2026, 12:08 p.m.

A hand holding a "Defend DACA" sign in front of the Supreme Court building.

Prolonged DACA renewals put California educators with temporary immigration status in limbo

by Lasherica Thornton • EdSource April 24, 2026, 11:30 a.m.April 24, 2026, 12:55 p.m.

Pacific Beach students honored for classroom leadership, excellence

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego April 23, 2026, 1:08 p.m.April 23, 2026, 1:08 p.m.

MiraCosta College campus

Gates, SD foundations partner to connect local students with colleges and careers

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 23, 2026, 8:00 a.m.April 22, 2026, 1:34 p.m.

Patrick Henry High School to dance the night away at the April 25 prom

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego April 23, 2026, 7:48 a.m.April 23, 2026, 7:48 a.m.