Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
Oakland school board reverses afterschool cuts, after massive backlash
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.
UCSF study finds link between pre-teens' social media use and depression symptoms
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Oakland Unified school board to vote on reversing its decision to cut afterschool programs
The Oakland Unified School District board is set to vote Wednesday on reversing a controversial decision to cut funding to afterschool programs by up to 80%.
The Oakland Unified School District board is set to vote Wednesday on reversing a controversial decision to cut funding to afterschool programs by up to 80%.
Racist prom proposal at Alameda High
A prom proposal at Alameda High School is under investigation after a student is said to have created and used a sign that featured racist language and made references to racist institutions.
A prom proposal at Alameda High School is under investigation after a student is said to have created and used a sign that featured racist language and made references to racist institutions.
Oakland triplets graduate together, pursue same career at same company
As graduation season sweeps across the Bay Area, one Oakland family is celebrating a remarkable achievement.
As graduation season sweeps across the Bay Area, one Oakland family is celebrating a remarkable achievement.
Graduation freebies, deals for class of 2025
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
UC Berkeley graduates celebrate campuswide commencement
UC Berkeley’s campus was buzzing with excitement on Saturday morning as thousands of students gathered for the university’s campuswide commencement ceremony - a defining moment marking the end of years of hard work and the start of a new chapter.
UC Berkeley’s campus was buzzing with excitement on Saturday morning as thousands of students gathered for the university’s campuswide commencement ceremony - a defining moment marking the end of years of hard work and the start of a new chapter.
Layoff notices canceled for San Francisco schools paraeducators and counselors
Final layoff notices for 34 counselors and 117 paraeducators with the San Francisco Unified School District were canceled, school officials announced on Friday.
Final layoff notices for 34 counselors and 117 paraeducators with the San Francisco Unified School District were canceled, school officials announced on Friday.
Ex-San Jose high school employee arrested after 'inappropriate conversation' with teen: police
Jorge Palacios, who worked at Mount Pleasant High School, has been accused of annoying or molesting a child, police said.
Jorge Palacios, who worked at Mount Pleasant High School, has been accused of annoying or molesting a child, police said.
Teacher quits profession after viral rant on how AI is 'ruining' education
Former English teacher Hannah went viral for her honest video about quitting teaching because of frustrations over students lacking motivation due to technology.
Former English teacher Hannah went viral for her honest video about quitting teaching because of frustrations over students lacking motivation due to technology.
Rally against cuts to Oakland afterschool programs
Oakland parents, students, and service providers rallied on Wednesday to protest school board cuts to after-school programs that could affect 1,600 students.
Oakland parents, students, and service providers rallied on Wednesday to protest school board cuts to after-school programs that could affect 1,600 students.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Pinole baseball coach reinstated after racist-chants probe
The baseball coach at Pinole Valley High School was reinstated on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after he was suspended during an investigation into racist-chants at a game.
The baseball coach at Pinole Valley High School was reinstated on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after he was suspended during an investigation into racist-chants at a game.
OUSD afterschool programs could be cut by up to 80%
All the afterschool, early morning and summer programs in the Oakland Unified School District could be cut by up to 80% starting in August.
All the afterschool, early morning and summer programs in the Oakland Unified School District could be cut by up to 80% starting in August.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Video of violent attack at Gilroy school spurs lawsuit
Nearly a year ago, a student at a Gilroy school stabbed another during a fight in a bathroom. Now, new video of a separate act of violence on the same campus in 2024 has surfaced, putting the school and district back in the spotlight.
Nearly a year ago, a student at a Gilroy school stabbed another during a fight in a bathroom. Now, new video of a separate act of violence on the same campus in 2024 has surfaced, putting the school and district back in the spotlight.
Students targeting Chromebooks in dangerous TikTok challenge, schools warn
An East Bay school district is warning parents about a dangerous and destructive TikTok trend that officials say could cause serious burns or injuries.
An East Bay school district is warning parents about a dangerous and destructive TikTok trend that officials say could cause serious burns or injuries.
Eligible OUSD graduates can automatically enroll at Cal State East Bay
The Oakland Unified School District is working with Cal State East Bay to automatically enroll eligible high school graduates into the college.
The Oakland Unified School District is working with Cal State East Bay to automatically enroll eligible high school graduates into the college.