SFUSD board member apologizes for 2016 tweets as calls for her resignation grow
The vice president of the San Francisco school board apologized in a blog post Saturday amid an increasing number of people calling for her to resign.
The vice president of the San Francisco school board apologized in a blog post Saturday amid an increasing number of people calling for her to resign.
California adopts 3-foot distancing rule for classrooms
Students in California classrooms can sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 under new guidelines adopted by the state as school officials figure out how to reopen campuses closed for a year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Students in California classrooms can sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 under new guidelines adopted by the state as school officials figure out how to reopen campuses closed for a year during the coronavirus pandemic.
UCSF researcher discusses how certain COVID hashtags affect anti-Asian sentiments
A new UCSF study shows anti-Asian sentiment online can have a snowball effect.
A new UCSF study shows anti-Asian sentiment online can have a snowball effect.
San Rafael elementary schools set to resume classroom instruction on March 29
As the CDC issues new guidance on school desk placement, San Rafael elementary schools are a step ahead with plans for students to resume classroom instruction beginning March 29.
As the CDC issues new guidance on school desk placement, San Rafael elementary schools are a step ahead with plans for students to resume classroom instruction beginning March 29.
Advocates urge transparency in Santa Clara University priest investigation
A prominent victims advocate group on Friday urged Santa Clara University to release details about unspecified allegations against its president, a Jesuit priest.
A prominent victims advocate group on Friday urged Santa Clara University to release details about unspecified allegations against its president, a Jesuit priest.
CDC changes school guidance allowing desks to be closer; California teachers union skeptical
The revised COVID-19 recommendations represent a turn away from the 6-foot standard that has forced some schools to remove desks, stagger scheduling and take other steps to keep children away from one another.
The revised COVID-19 recommendations represent a turn away from the 6-foot standard that has forced some schools to remove desks, stagger scheduling and take other steps to keep children away from one another.
State health department now allows cheerleaders on the sidelines
In a swift reversal on California state guidelines that prohibited sideline cheer for cheerleaders at youth sporting events, California Department of Public Health clarified on Friday that the activity is allowed as a "moderate contact sport."
In a swift reversal on California state guidelines that prohibited sideline cheer for cheerleaders at youth sporting events, California Department of Public Health clarified on Friday that the activity is allowed as a "moderate contact sport."
San Francisco Unified being sued over plan to rename 44 schools
The San Francisco Unified School District is facing a lawsuit over its plan to rename 44 schools.Attorney Paul Scott and Harvard constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe are representing district high school alumni associations, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
The San Francisco Unified School District is facing a lawsuit over its plan to rename 44 schools.Attorney Paul Scott and Harvard constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe are representing district high school alumni associations, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
California board approves first statewide high school ethnic studies curriculum
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
Cheerleaders demand reason: why is sideline cheer not allowed?
There is confusion over new state guidance that prohibits sideline cheer, band and drumline at outdoor youth sporting events with no explanation given.
There is confusion over new state guidance that prohibits sideline cheer, band and drumline at outdoor youth sporting events with no explanation given.
Santa Clara University's president placed on leave amid investigation
Rev. Kevin O'Brien is accused of misconduct involving conversations in adult settings and has been placed on leave while the Jesuit West Province investigates. He has been Santa Clara University's president since 2019.
Rev. Kevin O'Brien is accused of misconduct involving conversations in adult settings and has been placed on leave while the Jesuit West Province investigates. He has been Santa Clara University's president since 2019.
Citing fiscal burdens of pandemic, Oakland's historic Mills College to close undergraduate college
Oakland's Mills College announced they're closing their historic undergraduate school for women. Here's why, and what the school plans to do next.
Oakland's Mills College announced they're closing their historic undergraduate school for women. Here's why, and what the school plans to do next.
Oakland's Mills College announces eventual closure of undergraduate school
KTVU's Rob Roth reports on what's caused the scenic and historic undergraduate school for women to close.
KTVU's Rob Roth reports on what's caused the scenic and historic undergraduate school for women to close.
Students defrauded by colleges could see loans wiped out
The change could lead to $1 billion in loans being canceled for 72,000 borrowers, all of whom attended for-profit schools, the Education Department said.
The change could lead to $1 billion in loans being canceled for 72,000 borrowers, all of whom attended for-profit schools, the Education Department said.
Youngest students at Dublin Unified head to class in person; questions about the fall remain
That hybrid schedule is two hours a day of in-person instruction, four days a week.
That hybrid schedule is two hours a day of in-person instruction, four days a week.
Mental health worse for children with special needs during pandemic
Across the state, in-person learning or intervention for those with learning disabilities is limited. Data shows depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide among young people are up.
Across the state, in-person learning or intervention for those with learning disabilities is limited. Data shows depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide among young people are up.
Parents call for resignation of Pittsburg school board over decision to stick with remote learning
Pittsburg Unified School District wants to hold off on offering in-person instruction for now. And now some parents want the superintendent and school board to resign.
Pittsburg Unified School District wants to hold off on offering in-person instruction for now. And now some parents want the superintendent and school board to resign.
Mt. Diablo schools poised to reopen all schools for hybrid learning by end of March
If the MDEA and other district labor unions ratify the agreement, the board will finalize the reopening plans at another special meeting on Friday.
If the MDEA and other district labor unions ratify the agreement, the board will finalize the reopening plans at another special meeting on Friday.
What teachers learned from year of distance learning
Distance learning has created a real divide between students and their teachers. It has been a tough year, but also a time for teachers to learn how to bridge that gap and make social distancing more social.
Distance learning has created a real divide between students and their teachers. It has been a tough year, but also a time for teachers to learn how to bridge that gap and make social distancing more social.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.