Trump threatens to defund schools that teach '1619 Project'
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
Los Gatos teacher bails out of jail after posting $100,000 bond
Jesse Gary reports.
Jesse Gary reports.
15 Marin County schools qualify to reopen for in-person instruction
"It's been a long five and a half months since school closed and we're thrilled to be going back," said Jenny Novack, a Kentfield resident and mother of two children.
"It's been a long five and a half months since school closed and we're thrilled to be going back," said Jenny Novack, a Kentfield resident and mother of two children.
College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
In Marin County, some schools get permission to open classrooms
Marin County granted waivers to 15 schools that may reopen as soon as September 8 for in-person instruction.
Marin County granted waivers to 15 schools that may reopen as soon as September 8 for in-person instruction.
Judge orders University of California system to suspend use of ACT, SAT in admissions process
The University of California system said that it disagrees with the decision and is evaluating whether further legal actions are appropriate now.
The University of California system said that it disagrees with the decision and is evaluating whether further legal actions are appropriate now.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools
Basic emergency supplies that schools, public housing, and courthouses rely on for COVID-19 prevention will no longer be covered by FEMA under an updated policy, according to the agency.
Basic emergency supplies that schools, public housing, and courthouses rely on for COVID-19 prevention will no longer be covered by FEMA under an updated policy, according to the agency.
United Airlines to lay off 16,370 employees
Severin Borenstein
Severin Borenstein
Teaching pods and micro schooling are the new educational techniques during the COVID-19 pandemic
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with Allen Koh, CEO of Cardinal Education during Mornings on Two on Sunday, August 30, 2020
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with Allen Koh, CEO of Cardinal Education during Mornings on Two on Sunday, August 30, 2020
San Francisco's new timeline could let some schools, businesses open in weeks
San Francisco leaders are laying out a timeline for reopening including schools and some indoor businesses as early as mid-September.
San Francisco leaders are laying out a timeline for reopening including schools and some indoor businesses as early as mid-September.
San Jose State opens groundbreaking wildfire research center
Experts say the frequency of so-called mega-fires, such as the multiple complex fires burning around the Bay Area, will grow during the next decade, fueled in part by global warming.
Experts say the frequency of so-called mega-fires, such as the multiple complex fires burning around the Bay Area, will grow during the next decade, fueled in part by global warming.
Longtime De La Salle High School president to retire at end of school year
Mark DeMarco, for the past 14 years the president of De La Salle High School in Concord, announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of the current school year in June 2021.
Mark DeMarco, for the past 14 years the president of De La Salle High School in Concord, announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of the current school year in June 2021.
USDA extends free school meal program after backlash
In a significant reversal of an earlier decision, the USDA announced to extend flexibilities for free grab-and-go school meals to anyone under 18 at all public schools.
In a significant reversal of an earlier decision, the USDA announced to extend flexibilities for free grab-and-go school meals to anyone under 18 at all public schools.
Photo of girls using Taco Bell WiFi becomes symbol of digital divide
A photo of two girls using WiFI at a Taco Bell in Salinas to complete their schoolwork has sparked a discussion about the importance of digital access for students.
A photo of two girls using WiFI at a Taco Bell in Salinas to complete their schoolwork has sparked a discussion about the importance of digital access for students.
Digital divide encapsulated in photo of girls using WiFi technology
A photo of two girls using WiFi outside of a Taco Bell in Salinas has led the school district to get involved and started a conversation about equal access in education.
A photo of two girls using WiFi outside of a Taco Bell in Salinas has led the school district to get involved and started a conversation about equal access in education.
Photo of girls at Salinas Taco Bell reveal digital divide
A viral photo of two young girls using free WiFi outside of a Taco Bell in Salinas has many people talking about the digital divide.
A viral photo of two young girls using free WiFi outside of a Taco Bell in Salinas has many people talking about the digital divide.
More than 1,000 University of Alabama students test positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
Parents upset Alameda County won't apply for waivers to hold in-person classes just yet
Contra Costa County is accepting applications. Santa Clara County has even had some approved. But despite state guidelines allowing these waivers for elementary schools, Alameda County has said no.
Contra Costa County is accepting applications. Santa Clara County has even had some approved. But despite state guidelines allowing these waivers for elementary schools, Alameda County has said no.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
Fremont police investigating multiple bomb, shooting threats made overnight against schools
Police don't believe the threats are credible.
Police don't believe the threats are credible.