What Should Stay Out of the Lunchbox?
What kids eat during the school day can have a big impact on how they perform in class. From stronger immune systems to better concentration, experts say good nutrition is one of the best back-to-school tools parents can provide. Beth Goodridge, registered dietician at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, gives insight.
What kids eat during the school day can have a big impact on how they perform in class. From stronger immune systems to better concentration, experts say good nutrition is one of the best back-to-school tools parents can provide. Beth Goodridge, registered dietician at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, gives insight.
Building back-to-school confidence
The first week of school can be tough, especially for younger children starting a new classroom. Apurva Bhatt, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Children's Health, gives insight.
The first week of school can be tough, especially for younger children starting a new classroom. Apurva Bhatt, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Children's Health, gives insight.
What's costing the most on back-to-school school supplies
Families could spend more than $863 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. We’ll look at what’s driving the costs and where parents can find relief. Julia Wilson, KPMG Principal of Consumer and Retail Strategy, gives insight.
Families could spend more than $863 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. We’ll look at what’s driving the costs and where parents can find relief. Julia Wilson, KPMG Principal of Consumer and Retail Strategy, gives insight.
Back-to-school reset
The school year is almost here, and now’s the time to reset. From bedtime battles to morning routines, experts are sharing practical ways to help children make a smoother return to school.
The school year is almost here, and now’s the time to reset. From bedtime battles to morning routines, experts are sharing practical ways to help children make a smoother return to school.
Power of bilingual: Oakland students share why French
From building confidence to connecting with cultures around the world, at Francophone Charter School of Oakland, learning a second language is more than academics—it’s a pathway to opportunity. Claudia Lee, Francophone Executive Director, and students, Angeline and Noelle Dennett, share their story.
From building confidence to connecting with cultures around the world, at Francophone Charter School of Oakland, learning a second language is more than academics—it’s a pathway to opportunity. Claudia Lee, Francophone Executive Director, and students, Angeline and Noelle Dennett, share their story.
AI in education: a powerful tool or a growing problem?
Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University, and director of the Dynamic Online Networks Lab, explains use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University, and director of the Dynamic Online Networks Lab, explains use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Skipping class for a cause: where rights meet rules
Robert Kim, executive director of the Education Law Center, explains student activism and school policies.
Robert Kim, executive director of the Education Law Center, explains student activism and school policies.
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.