25K laptops headed to Oakland students by late August, after school starts: OUSD
OUSD said the order is still on track for delivery within the first two weeks in August, but students won't be able to get them until later in the month. School is set to start on Aug. 10.
OUSD said the order is still on track for delivery within the first two weeks in August, but students won't be able to get them until later in the month. School is set to start on Aug. 10.
San Francisco mayor announces $15 million in funding for schools
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced $15 million in funding to go to San Francisco Unified School District. The new funding is to help with some of the financial burden brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and to further adapt to distance learning.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced $15 million in funding to go to San Francisco Unified School District. The new funding is to help with some of the financial burden brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and to further adapt to distance learning.
California Dept. of Education is urging school districts to spend $5.3B on technology
To date, Thurmond said that 700,000 public school students still don't have computers and 300,000 don't have proper hot spots.
To date, Thurmond said that 700,000 public school students still don't have computers and 300,000 don't have proper hot spots.
Full briefing: California Dept. of Education is urging school districts to spend $5.3B on technology
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on Wednesday said that his department has already begun dispersing the $5.3 billion from the governor's office to local school districts, encouraging them to spend the money on technology.
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on Wednesday said that his department has already begun dispersing the $5.3 billion from the governor's office to local school districts, encouraging them to spend the money on technology.
South Bay day camp offers parents support with children's distance learning
The Almaden Valley Athletic Club in San Jose is converting some of its space into classrooms to host elementary school students this fall.
The Almaden Valley Athletic Club in San Jose is converting some of its space into classrooms to host elementary school students this fall.
National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans
One of the nation’s largest teachers union is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures in the middle of the global pandemic.
One of the nation’s largest teachers union is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures in the middle of the global pandemic.
Oakland elementary school principals come out against 'pandemic pods'
The principals wrote that they realize these are "extraordinary" times, but that creating in-person pods can create safety concerns, as well as exacerbate inequities between those who can afford to hire a private teacher and those who cannot.
The principals wrote that they realize these are "extraordinary" times, but that creating in-person pods can create safety concerns, as well as exacerbate inequities between those who can afford to hire a private teacher and those who cannot.
Amid virus, uncertainty, parents decide how to school kids
As they decide how their children will learn this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, parents are anxiously weighing the benefits of in-person instruction against the risks that schools could shut their doors again or that their children could contract the virus and pass it on.
As they decide how their children will learn this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, parents are anxiously weighing the benefits of in-person instruction against the risks that schools could shut their doors again or that their children could contract the virus and pass it on.
School district establishing 'learning hubs' around San Francisco to support distance learning
The district says this year will start with distance learning, and they're creating a system of hubs to reach out to thousands of students who might otherwise get left behind.
The district says this year will start with distance learning, and they're creating a system of hubs to reach out to thousands of students who might otherwise get left behind.
CDC releases new guidelines in favor of reopening schools calling it 'critically important'
The suggestions, which are listed on the agency's website, are also designed to help parents make certain their children are as protected as possible by taking specific precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The suggestions, which are listed on the agency's website, are also designed to help parents make certain their children are as protected as possible by taking specific precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
California State University adds ethnic studies graduation requirement
The change made amid the national reckoning over racism and police brutality will take effect in three years and represent the first change to the school’s general education curriculum in over 40 years.
The change made amid the national reckoning over racism and police brutality will take effect in three years and represent the first change to the school’s general education curriculum in over 40 years.
Closing California's digital divide for students not a simple fix
Greg Lee reports.
Greg Lee reports.
As Californians look to school, some families form 'pandemic pods;' others struggle for WiFi
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
California using virus-closed classrooms for childcare
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
California State University eyes ethnic studies requirement
Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.
Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.
Parents look to form ‘learning pods’ as distance learning continues
Heidi Emberling, the Director of Parents Place in Palo Alto, says she is taking a lot of calls from parents who are looking at all sorts of options including hiring a retired teacher or tutor for in-person instruction for a small group of children.
Heidi Emberling, the Director of Parents Place in Palo Alto, says she is taking a lot of calls from parents who are looking at all sorts of options including hiring a retired teacher or tutor for in-person instruction for a small group of children.
Fall semester classes at UC Berkeley will be online-only
Campus officials said it is unlikely there will be a dramatic reversal in the public health crisis before the fall semester begins on Aug. 26.
Campus officials said it is unlikely there will be a dramatic reversal in the public health crisis before the fall semester begins on Aug. 26.
Teachers sending own obituaries to governor in protest of school reopenings
Some teachers are now writing their own obituaries to send a message to their governor.
Some teachers are now writing their own obituaries to send a message to their governor.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.