What could reopening schools in San Francisco look like come fall?
In mid-March, health and education officials closed campuses across the city over concerns on COVID-19 transmission in schools. Officials later extended the closure, and schools switched to remote learning for the rest of the year.
In mid-March, health and education officials closed campuses across the city over concerns on COVID-19 transmission in schools. Officials later extended the closure, and schools switched to remote learning for the rest of the year.
'Heartbreaking day' — Stanford drops 11 sports to cut costs
Stanford was already facing some difficult financial choices as it tried to support one of the nation's largest athletics departments.
Stanford was already facing some difficult financial choices as it tried to support one of the nation's largest athletics departments.
University of California plans to sue federal government over new international student guidelines
The University of California said Wednesday it plans to sue the federal government over new guidelines that bar international students from staying in the U.S. if they attend universities that only offer online courses this fall.
The University of California said Wednesday it plans to sue the federal government over new guidelines that bar international students from staying in the U.S. if they attend universities that only offer online courses this fall.
Gov. Newsom talks hospital capacity, safely reopening schools as California coronavirus cases rise
Newsom on Wednesday talked a lot about hospital capacity, surge capacity, the need for more qualified people to assist in the more rural and overloaded places across the state.
Newsom on Wednesday talked a lot about hospital capacity, surge capacity, the need for more qualified people to assist in the more rural and overloaded places across the state.
Battle to fully reopen schools in fall intensifies
The White House repeated its calls today to have schools reopen in the fall for in-person, daily instruction. The topic was the main focus of a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing in Washington on Wednesday.
The White House repeated its calls today to have schools reopen in the fall for in-person, daily instruction. The topic was the main focus of a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing in Washington on Wednesday.
Trump says he disagrees with CDC school reopening guidelines, calls them 'impractical'
“I disagree with @CDCgov on their very tough & expensive guidelines for opening schools,” Trump tweeted Wednesday. “While they want them open, they are asking schools to do very impractical things.”
“I disagree with @CDCgov on their very tough & expensive guidelines for opening schools,” Trump tweeted Wednesday. “While they want them open, they are asking schools to do very impractical things.”
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
"By all appearances, ICE's decision reflects an effort by the federal government to force universities to reopen in-person classes," Harvard wrote in a press release. "The effect — and perhaps even the goal — is to create as much chaos for universities and international students as possible."
"By all appearances, ICE's decision reflects an effort by the federal government to force universities to reopen in-person classes," Harvard wrote in a press release. "The effect — and perhaps even the goal — is to create as much chaos for universities and international students as possible."
Trump pushes state, local leaders to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort pressing state and local officials to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some are keeping schools closed not because of the risks from the coronavirus pandemic but for political reasons.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort pressing state and local officials to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some are keeping schools closed not because of the risks from the coronavirus pandemic but for political reasons.
University of California names Michael Drake its first Black president
The University of California system has named Dr. Michael Drake to replace Janet Napolitano and become its first Black president.
The University of California system has named Dr. Michael Drake to replace Janet Napolitano and become its first Black president.
Calif. joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration over public education funds
The lawsuit accuses the U.S. Department of Education of attempting to take away relief funds provided under the CARES Act from K through 12 public schools.
The lawsuit accuses the U.S. Department of Education of attempting to take away relief funds provided under the CARES Act from K through 12 public schools.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Harvard invites freshmen to campus, while all classes taught online
Harvard University’s freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required to learn remotely from home, the Ivy League school announced Monday.
Harvard University’s freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required to learn remotely from home, the Ivy League school announced Monday.
South Bay teacher accused of coughing on 1-year-old loses job
KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.
KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.
Oakland school leaders share scenarios for reopening schools in the fall
The meeting started about 5 p.m. and was available on Zoom in English, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese until Zoom reached its limit of 1,000 users, prompting school leaders to ask families to watch on YouTube.
The meeting started about 5 p.m. and was available on Zoom in English, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese until Zoom reached its limit of 1,000 users, prompting school leaders to ask families to watch on YouTube.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Stanford researchers to start clinical trial of COVID-19 drug in pill form
Stanford researchers are hopeful soon-to-start clinical trials will result in a drug in pill form that will lessen the effects of COVID-19 on patients.
Stanford researchers are hopeful soon-to-start clinical trials will result in a drug in pill form that will lessen the effects of COVID-19 on patients.
California schools can no longer suspend elementary, middle school students for disruptive behavior
California’s elementary and middle schools will have to find an alternative to suspension when it comes to dealing with unruly students due to a new law that took effect Wednesday.
California’s elementary and middle schools will have to find an alternative to suspension when it comes to dealing with unruly students due to a new law that took effect Wednesday.
Santa Clara County issues school reopening guidelines
Among the requirements are mandatory face coverings in the classroom and strict social distancing among middle and high school students.
Among the requirements are mandatory face coverings in the classroom and strict social distancing among middle and high school students.
Hearing over future of police at schools across California
On Tuesday, California schools superintendent Tony Thurmond held an online hearing on the impact of police officers patrolling school campuses after concerns by students of color over police misconduct.
On Tuesday, California schools superintendent Tony Thurmond held an online hearing on the impact of police officers patrolling school campuses after concerns by students of color over police misconduct.
Santa Clara County releases guidance on reopening of schools this fall
In March, health officials ordered campuses to close as the risk of COVID-19 exposure in school settings increased.
In March, health officials ordered campuses to close as the risk of COVID-19 exposure in school settings increased.