San Jose Unified superintendent has 'every intention' of students returning in-person in January
The district is already preparing school sites for the return of students and is talking with labor groups about working conditions.
The district is already preparing school sites for the return of students and is talking with labor groups about working conditions.
Driver and 7-year-old girl killed in Tennessee school bus crash
DECATUR, Tenn. (AP) -- A school bus driver carrying 22 children is dead along with a 7-year-old girl after a utility vehicle swerved into their lane, causing a head-on collision, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said.
DECATUR, Tenn. (AP) -- A school bus driver carrying 22 children is dead along with a 7-year-old girl after a utility vehicle swerved into their lane, causing a head-on collision, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said.
UCSF Medical Center identifies 5 COVID cases, possible hospital transmissions
Two patients sharing a room at UCSF Medical Center and three employees who were caring for them have tested positive for COVID-19, the hospital said on Tuesday.
Two patients sharing a room at UCSF Medical Center and three employees who were caring for them have tested positive for COVID-19, the hospital said on Tuesday.
High school student in Gilroy tests positive for COVID-19 after attending house party
A spokesperson for Gilroy Unified School District said several students attended a party the weekend of Oct. 17 and one of them has since tested positive for the virus.
A spokesperson for Gilroy Unified School District said several students attended a party the weekend of Oct. 17 and one of them has since tested positive for the virus.
East Bay teachers issue list of demands before reopening schools to avoid 'yo-yo' effect
The list includes frequent testing, proper ventilation and an online dashboard of cases.
The list includes frequent testing, proper ventilation and an online dashboard of cases.
'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
Stressed freshmen missing quintessential college experience
In these hardly normal times, when the quintessential college experience exists only in catalogs, freshmen are being challenged like never before.
In these hardly normal times, when the quintessential college experience exists only in catalogs, freshmen are being challenged like never before.
SFUSD to resume in-person learning no sooner than January 2021
The announcement marks the return of in-person learning for some public school students -- including those with special needs, preschool students, kindergarteners and first graders -- since classrooms first shuttered back in March due to COVID-19.
The announcement marks the return of in-person learning for some public school students -- including those with special needs, preschool students, kindergarteners and first graders -- since classrooms first shuttered back in March due to COVID-19.
Oakland school district apologizes for using racist Asian term in survey
Spokesman John Sasaki said as soon as the district became aware of it, officials removed the term and replaced it with "appropriate language."
Spokesman John Sasaki said as soon as the district became aware of it, officials removed the term and replaced it with "appropriate language."
San Francisco Mayor pushes schools to reopen
School leaders say in person education will not resume in 2020.
School leaders say in person education will not resume in 2020.
San Francisco Mayor pushes to reopen schools
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
Pleasanton vigil for missing 19-year-old woman last seen at Crissy Field
Sydney West, also known as Syd, was a student at UC Berkeley, last seen on Sept. 30 at Crissy Field near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Sydney West, also known as Syd, was a student at UC Berkeley, last seen on Sept. 30 at Crissy Field near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Maryland family has enough of virtual learning; sends son to Arizona for in-person instruction
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
Marin County high school suspends hybrid learning after students attend party
"Hosting a large party, in particular, is a grave breach of trust and the spirit of community that has allowed us to reopen in-person," said the school's principal Chris Valdez.
"Hosting a large party, in particular, is a grave breach of trust and the spirit of community that has allowed us to reopen in-person," said the school's principal Chris Valdez.
Inequalities reignite calls for in-person learning
A picture from social media of two girls from San Jose doing their schoolwork in a gas station parking lot is reigniting calls for in-person learning to resume.
A picture from social media of two girls from San Jose doing their schoolwork in a gas station parking lot is reigniting calls for in-person learning to resume.
Lowell H.S. changes admissions policy; district continues distance learning until spring
San Francisco Lowell High School will have a lottery admission for next school year. Meanwhile, the district is likely to continue distance learning until next spring.
San Francisco Lowell High School will have a lottery admission for next school year. Meanwhile, the district is likely to continue distance learning until next spring.
Study finds that nearly 270,000 K-12 students in California were homeless last year
Nearly 270,000 kindergarten through 12th students in California experienced homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a report released Monday by UCLA.
Nearly 270,000 kindergarten through 12th students in California experienced homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a report released Monday by UCLA.
Alarming percentage of students missing from virtual classrooms in Oakland, West Contra Costa County
Deep into the pandemic, some school districts are finding an alarming percentage of students are missing from the virtual classroom - with the worst absentee rates occurring among homeless students, foster youth, English learners, Black students and high school seniors.
Deep into the pandemic, some school districts are finding an alarming percentage of students are missing from the virtual classroom - with the worst absentee rates occurring among homeless students, foster youth, English learners, Black students and high school seniors.
Abselnteeism leaving bigger holes in remote classrooms
School districts in Oakland and west Contra Costa county report that absenteeism has risen and officials are worried about the impact.
School districts in Oakland and west Contra Costa county report that absenteeism has risen and officials are worried about the impact.
Teacher reports break-in at student home during online class
An audio recording captured the students screaming for help after seeing the man in the house.
An audio recording captured the students screaming for help after seeing the man in the house.