The race for a COVID-19 vaccine
Though COVID-19 hasn't even been around for a year, nearly 740,000 people have died from it worldwide. The intense global search for a vaccine or a pill has many asking: when?
Though COVID-19 hasn't even been around for a year, nearly 740,000 people have died from it worldwide. The intense global search for a vaccine or a pill has many asking: when?
California quake alerts to become standard on Android phones
California’s earthquake early warnings will be a standard feature on all Android phones, bypassing the need for users to download the state’s MyShake app in order to receive alerts, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said.
California’s earthquake early warnings will be a standard feature on all Android phones, bypassing the need for users to download the state’s MyShake app in order to receive alerts, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said.
School Survival Guide: How parents can approach distance learning
Caroline Knorr from Common Sense Media offers some tools for parents to navigate distance learning.
Caroline Knorr from Common Sense Media offers some tools for parents to navigate distance learning.
Back to school at SFUSD
The San Francisco Unified School District will start the fall semester with distance learning. District Superintendent Dr. Matthews joined Mornings on 2 to share what the upcoming school year will look like.
The San Francisco Unified School District will start the fall semester with distance learning. District Superintendent Dr. Matthews joined Mornings on 2 to share what the upcoming school year will look like.
Mental health experts on managing back to school anxiety amid pandemic
As many families head back to school remotely, the prospect of navigating the school year during a pandemic is stressing people out.
As many families head back to school remotely, the prospect of navigating the school year during a pandemic is stressing people out.
Back to School Survival Guide: Oakland Public Library
Oakland public librarian Sally Englefried on how the public library is helping families find resources for their students as back to school season has arrived.
Oakland public librarian Sally Englefried on how the public library is helping families find resources for their students as back to school season has arrived.
Distance learning in 2020
Jennifer Jolly with back-to-school tech and online resources for parents.
Jennifer Jolly with back-to-school tech and online resources for parents.
Santa Clara County puts up $7M to help bridge digital divide
“When I need students to be able to translate information, perhaps they don’t have a smartphone. It makes educating very, very, challenging,” said Renna Rodriguez, a middle school teacher in the Franklin-McKinley School District in San Jose.
“When I need students to be able to translate information, perhaps they don’t have a smartphone. It makes educating very, very, challenging,” said Renna Rodriguez, a middle school teacher in the Franklin-McKinley School District in San Jose.
Mixed reviews for Oakland's first day back to school
Some parents say the first day of school in Oakland went better than expected. Others say it went worse.
Some parents say the first day of school in Oakland went better than expected. Others say it went worse.
Oakland schools begin first day of school out of classrooms and on Zoom
At Sankofa United Elementary School in Oakland, kindergarten started with a 30-minute chat on Zoom.
At Sankofa United Elementary School in Oakland, kindergarten started with a 30-minute chat on Zoom.
South San Francisco Unified delays start of school year until August 17
“The health and well-being of our students and staff are a top priority at SSFUSD. That is why we have made the decision as a district to delay the start of school and to start the year off with all students in distance learning on August 17,” said Superintendent Dr. Shawnterra Moore.
“The health and well-being of our students and staff are a top priority at SSFUSD. That is why we have made the decision as a district to delay the start of school and to start the year off with all students in distance learning on August 17,” said Superintendent Dr. Shawnterra Moore.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Back to school in Oakland; there's still no deal between district and teachers over distance learning
The union says the biggest sticking points include having small targeted groups to give students who need extra help the attention they need and bringing in substitutes to co-teach classes and deal with technical problems.
The union says the biggest sticking points include having small targeted groups to give students who need extra help the attention they need and bringing in substitutes to co-teach classes and deal with technical problems.
MAP: 22 OUSD Grab-and-Go free meal locations
OUSD can no longer provide meals for children too young to be enrolled in school or students enrolled in charter or private schools.
OUSD can no longer provide meals for children too young to be enrolled in school or students enrolled in charter or private schools.
OUSD still without agreement with education association
Sara Zendehanm reports.
Sara Zendehanm reports.
OUSD shares information ahead of first day of school on Monday
Attendance is mandatory for students for every class, every day.
Attendance is mandatory for students for every class, every day.
Longtime South Bay school district superintendent resigning
He's one of the longest serving superintendents in the district's history. But now Chris Funk of the East Side Union High School District in San Jose is resigning.
He's one of the longest serving superintendents in the district's history. But now Chris Funk of the East Side Union High School District in San Jose is resigning.
San Francisco teachers and district reach agreement on what distance learning will look like
The San Francisco's union says that agreement came after a 16-hour bargaining session with school district officials.
The San Francisco's union says that agreement came after a 16-hour bargaining session with school district officials.
Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Full: OUSD shares information ahead of the first day of school this Monday
The first day of school for OUSD is set for this Monday, August 10, 2020.
The first day of school for OUSD is set for this Monday, August 10, 2020.