Parents rally as San Jose Unified considers closing up to 9 schools
Emotions ran high Tuesday night as parents packed a meeting in the South Bay over a proposal by the San Jose Unified School District to close up to nine elementary schools.
Emotions ran high Tuesday night as parents packed a meeting in the South Bay over a proposal by the San Jose Unified School District to close up to nine elementary schools.
San Francisco teachers strike: Schools will be closed Wednesday as negotiations continue
The second day of the teachers strike continued in San Francisco on Tuesday with teachers asking for a 9% raise and fully covered family health care. Here's the latest.
The second day of the teachers strike continued in San Francisco on Tuesday with teachers asking for a 9% raise and fully covered family health care. Here's the latest.
Schools to remain closed through Tuesday amid SF teachers strike
Classes will remain canceled through at least Tuesday for 50,000 students in San Francisco as teachers went on strike this week for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Classes will remain canceled through at least Tuesday for 50,000 students in San Francisco as teachers went on strike this week for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Resources to help SFUSD families impacted by strike
The first day of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) teachers strike left thousands of families searching for childcare options on Monday. Many non-profits were also scrambling to find locations, as the school buildings where they usually conduct after-school programs were shut down.
The first day of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) teachers strike left thousands of families searching for childcare options on Monday. Many non-profits were also scrambling to find locations, as the school buildings where they usually conduct after-school programs were shut down.
These states rank as the best places for education in 2026, data suggests
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
SFUSD, teachers continue talks as parents prepare for possible strike
San Francisco Unified School district officials and union leaders returned to the negotiating table Saturday in hopes of averting a looming teacher strike, as the clock ticked down to a Monday deadline.
San Francisco Unified School district officials and union leaders returned to the negotiating table Saturday in hopes of averting a looming teacher strike, as the clock ticked down to a Monday deadline.
Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
San Francisco teachers union and district hold final talks this weekend
All schools in San Francisco Unified School District will be closed Monday if no agreement is reached over the weekend after negotiations Thursday night failed to produce an agreement on a new contract with the district's teachers' union.
All schools in San Francisco Unified School District will be closed Monday if no agreement is reached over the weekend after negotiations Thursday night failed to produce an agreement on a new contract with the district's teachers' union.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
SF schools could be headed for first strike in 47 years
If San Francisco educators and support staff on on strike and walk out, it will be for the first time in 47 years and the clock is clearly ticking down. Everyone says they want to avoid a strike. But look at the chasm between them.
If San Francisco educators and support staff on on strike and walk out, it will be for the first time in 47 years and the clock is clearly ticking down. Everyone says they want to avoid a strike. But look at the chasm between them.
San Francisco teachers preparing for possible strike
San Francisco public school teachers are preparing for a possible strike, which would be the city’s first since the 1970s, as contract negotiations with the school district continue.
San Francisco public school teachers are preparing for a possible strike, which would be the city’s first since the 1970s, as contract negotiations with the school district continue.
East Bay mourns sudden death of 'local legend' Todd Walker
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
TB outbreak at San Francisco high school leads to remote, hybrid learning options
A TB outbreak at a San Francisco high school has led to school officials imposing hybrid and remote learning options for safety reasons.
A TB outbreak at a San Francisco high school has led to school officials imposing hybrid and remote learning options for safety reasons.
Threat cancels class at 3 high schools in Marin County
Authorities canceled classes at three high schools Thursday in Marin County because someone called in a threat, schools officials said.
Authorities canceled classes at three high schools Thursday in Marin County because someone called in a threat, schools officials said.
Oakland Unified school board weighs cuts to close $50M budget gap
Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap.
Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Stanford settles wrongful death lawsuit with Katie Meyer's family
Stanford University and the family of soccer goalkeeper Katie Meyer have settled a wrongful death lawsuit following her 2022 death by suicide.
Stanford University and the family of soccer goalkeeper Katie Meyer have settled a wrongful death lawsuit following her 2022 death by suicide.
San Jose school district approves dozens of job cuts amid outrage
Teachers and parents slammed cuts to education in San Jose Thursday night, saying students will suffer. The East Side Union High School District board approved a proposal to slash dozens of positions in schools—from teachers to social workers. But some are holding out hope that at least some of those jobs could still be saved.
Teachers and parents slammed cuts to education in San Jose Thursday night, saying students will suffer. The East Side Union High School District board approved a proposal to slash dozens of positions in schools—from teachers to social workers. But some are holding out hope that at least some of those jobs could still be saved.
Alameda teachers rally for better pay
Teachers in Alameda are holding a two-day rally beginning Wednesday as they seek to build support ahead of a key contract meeting with district leaders.
Teachers in Alameda are holding a two-day rally beginning Wednesday as they seek to build support ahead of a key contract meeting with district leaders.