School Survival Guide

Distance learning: find your Bay Area school district's plan

Find your Bay Area school district's plan for the school year.

Distance learning: assistance with digital tools and WiFi

Here are some resources for parents, teachers and students looking for information about distance-learning software, like Google Classroom and Zoom, or assistance getting WiFi.

Free educational videos and tools to keep kids busy in Bay Area

Keeping children occupied at home under shelter-in-place rules is not easy. Here are some options from libraries, museums and other educational organizations in the Bay Area to help kids stay busy.

Aprendizaje a distancia: recursos en español

La mayoría de las escuelas del Área de la Bahía están comenzando el año con aprendizaje a distancia debido a COVID-19. Muchos distritos escolares han creado páginas especiales para ayudar a los padres y estudiantes a navegar el año escolar

Emotional support options for parents, children during pandemic

Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, president and chief executive officer of Parents Anonymous, speaks to the importance of mental health support for parents and children during the uncertainty of COVID-19.

Tips for navigating distance learning

Melissa Chianta, features editor at Sonoma Family Life magazine, discusses tips for navigating distance learning.

Dealing with the anxiety stemming from distance learning

KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, President and CEO of Parents Anonymous Inc. on The Nine on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Back to School Survival Guide: Oakland Public Library

Oakland public librarian Sally Englefried on how the public library is helping families find resources for their students as back to school season has arrived.