Harvard student develops Wave Learning Festival, offers free online courses
The program offers free online courses designed for middle and high school aged students all over the world.
The program offers free online courses designed for middle and high school aged students all over the world.
Harvard student from Palo Alto develops free online education tool
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
Experts look to make distance learning more effective
Some educators in the Bay Area have been doing online learning long before the pandemic and are trying to help.
Some educators in the Bay Area have been doing online learning long before the pandemic and are trying to help.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
Rules unveiled by Newsom place limits on whether schools can reopen
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.
For first time, Latino students receive most admissions for University of California freshmen
Latino students, for the first time, represent the largest group of potential freshmen that were accepted into the University of California system.
Latino students, for the first time, represent the largest group of potential freshmen that were accepted into the University of California system.
UCSF research shows masks protect those who wear face coverings from COVID, too
When mask-wearers are infected, they tend to have no symptoms, mild symptoms, and higher survivability, compared to people who don't wear masks.
When mask-wearers are infected, they tend to have no symptoms, mild symptoms, and higher survivability, compared to people who don't wear masks.
Gov. Newsom prepares today to announce guidance for California school reopenings
Several school districts have already announced their schools will begin the new term virtually, including Los Angeles and San Diego, the state’s two largest with a combined population of 720,000 K-12 students. San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Long Beach, Santa Ana and San Bernardino are among the other districts opting not to immediately return to classrooms.
Several school districts have already announced their schools will begin the new term virtually, including Los Angeles and San Diego, the state’s two largest with a combined population of 720,000 K-12 students. San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Long Beach, Santa Ana and San Bernardino are among the other districts opting not to immediately return to classrooms.
San Jose Unified to continue distance learning when school resumes
San Jose Unified School District issued an updated plan on Thursday for what back to school this fall will look like. School officials have decided to continue distance learning for at least six weeks when school begins August 12.
San Jose Unified School District issued an updated plan on Thursday for what back to school this fall will look like. School officials have decided to continue distance learning for at least six weeks when school begins August 12.
Santa Cruz Co. private school pivots to outdoor education during pandemic
At the Mount Madonna School, any education confusion brought on by COVID-19 has been replaced with clarity. Administrators and staff are moving forward with plans for in-person learning for the coming school year with classes held outside.
At the Mount Madonna School, any education confusion brought on by COVID-19 has been replaced with clarity. Administrators and staff are moving forward with plans for in-person learning for the coming school year with classes held outside.
Hayward Unified hosts drive-thru orientation to welcome back students, families
In the coronavirus era, back to school has a whole different meaning.
In the coronavirus era, back to school has a whole different meaning.
Are schools safe to reopen?
Sen. Steve Glazer and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond discuss reopening California's schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Steve Glazer and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond discuss reopening California's schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
California Gov. Newsom to give school guidance during pandemic
Some of the biggest school districts, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland, have already announced they will begin school virtually, as teachers and parents have expressed fears about going back to campuses in person and risking further spread of coronavirus.
Some of the biggest school districts, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland, have already announced they will begin school virtually, as teachers and parents have expressed fears about going back to campuses in person and risking further spread of coronavirus.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
In line with other districts, San Leandro Unified will start school year online
Calling the decision difficult, the district said it was based on rising COVID-19 infection rates, the district's capacity to ensure the safety of its students and staff and the opinions of district families and staff as expressed in comments to the district and in survey responses.
Calling the decision difficult, the district said it was based on rising COVID-19 infection rates, the district's capacity to ensure the safety of its students and staff and the opinions of district families and staff as expressed in comments to the district and in survey responses.
Marin Co. suggests gradual approach to school reopenings, delays for in-classroom learning
Health officials in Marin County are recommending a gradual approach to schools reopening this fall and a delay of in-classroom learning to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Health officials in Marin County are recommending a gradual approach to schools reopening this fall and a delay of in-classroom learning to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Orinda educators wary of reopening schools for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases surge
A handful of educators said they have turned to their physicians to get letters excusing them from classroom attendance.
A handful of educators said they have turned to their physicians to get letters excusing them from classroom attendance.
CA state superintendent: Distance learning is the safest move for most districts
Most California school districts are set to begin the fall semester in less than a month. As the state continues to see record coronavirus numbers, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond says distance learning is the right decision for much of the state if conditions don't change.
Most California school districts are set to begin the fall semester in less than a month. As the state continues to see record coronavirus numbers, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond says distance learning is the right decision for much of the state if conditions don't change.
'Hundreds of thousands' of California students still lack tech for distance learning
Supt. Tony Thurmond said that this lack of equipment and broadband is "embarrassing" and disproportionately affects Black and brown students.
Supt. Tony Thurmond said that this lack of equipment and broadband is "embarrassing" and disproportionately affects Black and brown students.
San Francisco Unified to kick-off school year with distance learning on August 17
Based on guidance from health officials and input from students, staff, and families it is best to stick with distance learning for the start of the school year, which kicks off on Aug. 17, SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthrews said in a statement.
Based on guidance from health officials and input from students, staff, and families it is best to stick with distance learning for the start of the school year, which kicks off on Aug. 17, SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthrews said in a statement.