Richmond media students to report from the sidelines at Oakland Roots game
A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.
A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.
Alum Rock school dist. begins new school year with interim supt., again, as ICE enforcement fears hurt enrollment
For the second consecutive academic year, the Alum Rock Union School Dist. has an interim superintendent to welcome students and parents back to school.
For the second consecutive academic year, the Alum Rock Union School Dist. has an interim superintendent to welcome students and parents back to school.
NBA stars from Oakland host back-to-school giveaway amid rising prices on supplies
They may be NBA superstars, but it was what they were doing off the court Sunday that had local families pumped up.
They may be NBA superstars, but it was what they were doing off the court Sunday that had local families pumped up.
Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Before School Starts
As students head back to school, Bay Area health officials are asking parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccinations. Dr. Haylene Anna-Soir, Kaiser Pediatrician, shares what to know about childhood vaccinations.
As students head back to school, Bay Area health officials are asking parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccinations. Dr. Haylene Anna-Soir, Kaiser Pediatrician, shares what to know about childhood vaccinations.
Oakland Unified School District gets a new Executive Director of Safety
Oakland Unified School District is heading back to school on August 11th, and with Nelson Algeria as its new Executive Director of Safety.
Oakland Unified School District is heading back to school on August 11th, and with Nelson Algeria as its new Executive Director of Safety.
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
Community concerned after lead found in Oakland public schools
Oakland parents are frustrated to learn about high levels of lead exposure in some of the city's public schools. This lead was first discovered in April, but the district alerted parents and students in the last week. Now, parents and teachers say they're demanding answers.
Oakland parents are frustrated to learn about high levels of lead exposure in some of the city's public schools. This lead was first discovered in April, but the district alerted parents and students in the last week. Now, parents and teachers say they're demanding answers.
SFUSD: A year of changes and challenges ahead as students return to class
Next month, the district is expected to announce which schools may be closed, consolidated or merged. Teachers, families and school staff are worried about how it will affect their jobs and school communities.
Next month, the district is expected to announce which schools may be closed, consolidated or merged. Teachers, families and school staff are worried about how it will affect their jobs and school communities.
East Bay school once slated to close now saved, rebuilt after community effort
Lake Elementary in San Pablo, which was slated to close more than a decade ago is now in the process of being completely rebuilt after parents, teachers and the community rallied to save it. The first phase of the project opened today.
Lake Elementary in San Pablo, which was slated to close more than a decade ago is now in the process of being completely rebuilt after parents, teachers and the community rallied to save it. The first phase of the project opened today.
Parents shocked to learn Oakland charter school permanently closed on first day of school
An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.
An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.
SFUSD Superintendent addresses challenges, teacher shortage ahead of upcoming school year
Ahead of the upcoming school year, KTVU spoke with the superintendents of some of the Bay Area's largest public school districts – to ask them about their plans, challenges and goals for the upcoming school year.
Ahead of the upcoming school year, KTVU spoke with the superintendents of some of the Bay Area's largest public school districts – to ask them about their plans, challenges and goals for the upcoming school year.
SFUSD Superintendent addresses challenges, teacher shortage ahead of upcoming school year
San Francisco Unified School District is the largest public school district in the Bay Area, with more than 50,000 students in 115 schools. Last year, the district was plagued by problems with its payroll system, which led to teachers and staff members not being paid correctly. KTVU spoke with Matt Wayne, San Francisco Unified Superintendent, about the districts challenges teacher shortages and other issues as student begin to return to class.
San Francisco Unified School District is the largest public school district in the Bay Area, with more than 50,000 students in 115 schools. Last year, the district was plagued by problems with its payroll system, which led to teachers and staff members not being paid correctly. KTVU spoke with Matt Wayne, San Francisco Unified Superintendent, about the districts challenges teacher shortages and other issues as student begin to return to class.
Schools across the Bay Area are returning to session
Schools across the Bay Area are returning to session this week.
Schools across the Bay Area are returning to session this week.
Uvalde students return to classroom for first time since shooting on Tuesday
Uvalde CISD students will return to classrooms with several new safety and security measures in place.
Uvalde CISD students will return to classrooms with several new safety and security measures in place.
Bay Area superintendents sound off on back-to-school plans
KTVU sat down with some schools chiefs across the nine counties to discuss what's in store for the 2022-23 academic school year
KTVU sat down with some schools chiefs across the nine counties to discuss what's in store for the 2022-23 academic school year
San Mateo's Samaritan House donates 3,500 backpacks to families in need
To help ease back-to-school anxieties, the Samaritan House, a local non-profit aimed at helping families out of poverty, held its annual backpack donation drive on Saturday. The organization gave out 3,500 backpacks full of school supplies to 1,000 families in San Mateo County.
To help ease back-to-school anxieties, the Samaritan House, a local non-profit aimed at helping families out of poverty, held its annual backpack donation drive on Saturday. The organization gave out 3,500 backpacks full of school supplies to 1,000 families in San Mateo County.
Bay Area parents juggle full-time jobs while elementary school students quarantine
Elementary school classrooms in parts of the Bay Area are in lockdown due to exposure to COVID. With more parents no longer working from home, juggling the demands of a 10 to 14-day lockdown with a full-time job is proving difficult for many.
Elementary school classrooms in parts of the Bay Area are in lockdown due to exposure to COVID. With more parents no longer working from home, juggling the demands of a 10 to 14-day lockdown with a full-time job is proving difficult for many.
'I just didn’t think it was going to happen on day one': Oakland schools students exposed to COVID
Many Bay Area schools started off the new year in person just last week, but already dozens of students are now back to learning at home after being exposed to COVID-19.
Many Bay Area schools started off the new year in person just last week, but already dozens of students are now back to learning at home after being exposed to COVID-19.
Not all Bay Area school districts have tracked teachers' vaccination status
A survey of Bay Area school districts finds the majority of them are tracking vaccinations and many have been offering testing but some districts have no idea how many teachers are fully vaccinated.
A survey of Bay Area school districts finds the majority of them are tracking vaccinations and many have been offering testing but some districts have no idea how many teachers are fully vaccinated.
San Ramon Valley schools reopen with mask mandate despite criticism
San Ramon Valley schools reopened Tuesday with masked students despite some criticism from a small group of parents.
San Ramon Valley schools reopened Tuesday with masked students despite some criticism from a small group of parents.