'So touching': Florida principal crafts personal notes for 459 graduates
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
Biden administration cancels $500M of student loan debt: This is who qualifies
The Biden administration discharged $500 million worth of student loans for 18,000 students defrauded by a for-profit institute. See how this may affect you – and what you should do with your student loans in the meantime.
Mills College staff, alumnae call for greater transparency after trustees vote for merger with Northeastern
"Save Mills College," a coalition of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and parents, aggressively fought to keep Mills College in Oakland from its pending closure in 2023. Now, many coalition members say merging with Northeastern University is not a better outcome.
Mills College will merge with Northeastern University rather than close
Mills College in Oakland, which had previously planned to close by 2023 because of financial woes and falling enrollment, has announced a merger with Northeastern University in Boston that would keep the campus open.
Mills College in talks to consolidate with Northeastern University, would in part become gender inclusive
Mills College in Oakland on Thursday says it has begun formal discussions to consolidate with Northeastern University. Per a pending agreement, the private women's college would become gender-inclusive at the undergraduate level.
Up to 75% of community college classes in Bay Area will remain online in the fall
The issue of whether to go back in person raises serious questions about safety, as well as equity, and what’s best for students and staff: Are they more at a disadvantage by going back to campus or staying at home?
Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
Summer camps are back, signifying a return to normalcy
Monday marked the start of some summer camps for thousands of kids across the Bay Area.
San Francisco's Summer Together program aims to get students back on track
It's mid-June but for some students in San Francisco, today is the first day back to school. KTVU toured one of the city's summer together programs, the mayor says is aimed at getting students back on track after a rough year.
Hybrid learning in California was even more stressful, less effective, than distance learning
Those who taught in variations of a hybrid schedule, in which students divided their time between in-person instruction at school and distance learning at home, were the most frustrated. They characterized their experiences as "exhausting", "stressful," even "discombobulating."
School districts across US brace for surge of kindergartners this fall
School districts across the United States are hiring additional teachers in anticipation of what will be one of the largest kindergarten classes ever as enrollment rebounds following the coronavirus pandemic.
North Carolina principal surprises graduating seniors with moving version of 'I Will Always Love You'
The principal said he was nervous because it's a difficult song but he wanted his students to focus on the lyrics.
Witness video shows group who stole over $100,000 in high-end Louis Vuitton handbags
Cell phone footage apparently shows a group of thieves fleeing the Stanford Shopping Center after a robbery at the Louis Vutton shop.
UCSF Infectious Disease Expert weighs in following updated mask guidelines in California
KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with Dr. Monica Gandhi, Associate Division Chief of Infectious Diseases at UCSF, about the new guidelines around wearing masks in California.
Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Bay Area teen dies, weeks after unexpected diagnosis
A Bay Area family is mourning the death of a 15-year-old athlete who was a seemingly healthy, strong and vibrant boy only months ago.
Two recent San Jose high school graduates win national debate tournament
Two recent high school graduates from San Jose just won a national debate tournament featuring a 10-round winning streak on topics related to criminal justice reform, mass surveillance, and drug sentencing.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Bay Area family discusses child's death, and their campaign to prevent more school tragedies
While at recess, 7-year-old Alex tried to close a rolling metal gate at his San Rafael school. But the gate fell off its runner, killing the 7-year-old boy. 18 months later, his parents are launching a non-profit to raise awareness of hazards impacting children.
Marin County family discusses child's death and their campaign to prevent more school tragedies
Marin County family discusses child's death and their campaign to prevent more school tragedies