Trump makes call for new White House doctor's virus advice
Trump last week announced that Dr. Scott Atlas, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, has joined the White House as a pandemic adviser.
Trump last week announced that Dr. Scott Atlas, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, has joined the White House as a pandemic adviser.
SF Supervisors Committee examines school district's fall plan as distance learning resumes Monday
Because San Francisco remains on the state watchlist due to the high number of COVID-19 cases, school district officials said it's not clear when schools can reopen.
Because San Francisco remains on the state watchlist due to the high number of COVID-19 cases, school district officials said it's not clear when schools can reopen.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
California governor stresses importance of daily live teacher instruction
Until that time, Newsom said it's important that students get "daily live interaction" and teachers offer "engaging assignments" so that young children aren't left on their own to learn by taped lectures and YouTube videos alone.
Until that time, Newsom said it's important that students get "daily live interaction" and teachers offer "engaging assignments" so that young children aren't left on their own to learn by taped lectures and YouTube videos alone.
Tips for navigating distance learning
Melissa Chianta, features editor at Sonoma Family Life magazine, discusses tips for navigating distance learning.
Melissa Chianta, features editor at Sonoma Family Life magazine, discusses tips for navigating distance learning.
California school in violation of health order ordered to close
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
Economic ramifications and disappointment as Stanford cancels in-person classes
Stanford University will not have undergrads return to campus this fall as planned. Instead, almost all instruction will be done remotely.
Stanford University will not have undergrads return to campus this fall as planned. Instead, almost all instruction will be done remotely.
Some Gilroy Unified students begin school year with no teacher
Five-year-old Clara Carrasco was poised for her first day of kindergarten at Luigi Aprea Elementary School. Excitement turned to disappointment after her mother found out there was no teacher.
Five-year-old Clara Carrasco was poised for her first day of kindergarten at Luigi Aprea Elementary School. Excitement turned to disappointment after her mother found out there was no teacher.
Dealing with the anxiety stemming from distance learning
KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, President and CEO of Parents Anonymous Inc. on The Nine on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, President and CEO of Parents Anonymous Inc. on The Nine on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
SJUSD Superintendent discusses how the first day of school went
SJUSD Superintendent Nancy Albarran spoke with KTVU's Sal Castaneda on The Nine on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
SJUSD Superintendent Nancy Albarran spoke with KTVU's Sal Castaneda on The Nine on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
Families sue California governor over mandated distance learning
Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe.
Back to school at SJUSD
Nancy Albarran, San Jose Unified School District superintendent, describes beginning a new school year during a pandemic and the challenges faced with distance learning.
Nancy Albarran, San Jose Unified School District superintendent, describes beginning a new school year during a pandemic and the challenges faced with distance learning.
Emotional support options for parents, children during pandemic
Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, president and chief executive officer of Parents Anonymous, speaks to the importance of mental health support for parents and children during the uncertainty of COVID-19.
Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, president and chief executive officer of Parents Anonymous, speaks to the importance of mental health support for parents and children during the uncertainty of COVID-19.
San Mateo County partners with local school districts, allocates $2.3M for county students
The county is partnering with Ravenswood City, La Honda-Pescadero Unified, Redwood City and Sequoia Union High school districts.
The county is partnering with Ravenswood City, La Honda-Pescadero Unified, Redwood City and Sequoia Union High school districts.
Oakland schools and teachers' union reach tentative agreement over distance learning
Oakland Unified School District and the teacher's union have reached a tentative agreement over what distance learning would look like during the pandemic.
Oakland Unified School District and the teacher's union have reached a tentative agreement over what distance learning would look like during the pandemic.
UCSF scientists develop nasal spray that could provide coronavirus protection
Scientists are hoping to make AeroNabs widely available as an inexpensive, over-the-counter medication to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Scientists are hoping to make AeroNabs widely available as an inexpensive, over-the-counter medication to prevent or treat COVID-19.
UCSF creates potential coronavirus treatment
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
San Jose students start school online, teachers can choose to work at home or school
San Jose Unified students will kick off the school year with a full school day of distance learning — as opposed to other districts, including Oakland Unified, where teachers are only teaching 30 to 45 minutes a day for the first week and possibly longer until they finalize a contract with their district.
San Jose Unified students will kick off the school year with a full school day of distance learning — as opposed to other districts, including Oakland Unified, where teachers are only teaching 30 to 45 minutes a day for the first week and possibly longer until they finalize a contract with their district.
Calif. education chief says he's prioritizing assistance for students with disabilities
Tony Thurmond also encouraged families who need help with computing devices to contact the education department.
Tony Thurmond also encouraged families who need help with computing devices to contact the education department.
Stanford and Cal react to Pac 12 season postponement
Pac-12 football, all sports, are canceled this season because of health concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The hope is play will return in the spring.
Pac-12 football, all sports, are canceled this season because of health concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The hope is play will return in the spring.