Common anti-inflammatory drug offers promising COVID-19 treatment
Dexamethasone is a promising new treatment for people seriously ill with the coronavirus. It’s a common anti-inflammatory that has been found to save lives and researchers call it a major breakthrough.
Dexamethasone is a promising new treatment for people seriously ill with the coronavirus. It’s a common anti-inflammatory that has been found to save lives and researchers call it a major breakthrough.
Laptops given out to close the digital divide among Oakland students
For about 200 Oakland families with school-aged children, the playing field leveled a little.with laptops for students who lacked them.
For about 200 Oakland families with school-aged children, the playing field leveled a little.with laptops for students who lacked them.
School districts consider reopening classrooms in coming school year
School districts in Palo Alto and Vallejo are considering whether to reopen their buildings to students in the coming school year.
School districts in Palo Alto and Vallejo are considering whether to reopen their buildings to students in the coming school year.
University of California endorses affirmative action measure
The vote in a special meeting of the Board of Regents means UC endorses a proposal that would ask voters in November to repeal Proposition 209, a 1996 voter-approved law that banned “preferential treatment” for minority groups applying to state colleges and government jobs.
The vote in a special meeting of the Board of Regents means UC endorses a proposal that would ask voters in November to repeal Proposition 209, a 1996 voter-approved law that banned “preferential treatment” for minority groups applying to state colleges and government jobs.
Stanford University holds virtual celebration for Class of 2020
The 30 minute ceremony included remarks from former Yahoo! CEO Marissa Meyer.
The 30 minute ceremony included remarks from former Yahoo! CEO Marissa Meyer.
Stanford students urge university to fund MLK institute
Since its founding in 2005, the institute's work has mainly been to edit and publish a multi-volume edition of King's papers.
Since its founding in 2005, the institute's work has mainly been to edit and publish a multi-volume edition of King's papers.
West Contra Costa School District ends police services contracts for 2020-2021
The district earlier this year had voted to reduce the number of contracted school resource officers as it worked to balance its budget.
The district earlier this year had voted to reduce the number of contracted school resource officers as it worked to balance its budget.
Marin County fairgrounds host drive-in high school graduation commencement ceremony
Those ceremonies have had to adapt to COVID-19 precautions but schools have managed to be creative finding alternatives.
Those ceremonies have had to adapt to COVID-19 precautions but schools have managed to be creative finding alternatives.
Scientist charged with visa fraud after year at UCSF
A Chinese medical scientist who spent a year on a fellowship atthe University of California at San Francisco has been arrested and charged with visa fraud, federal prosecutors announced.
A Chinese medical scientist who spent a year on a fellowship atthe University of California at San Francisco has been arrested and charged with visa fraud, federal prosecutors announced.
Oakland school board wants to eliminate campus police
The decision is not yet final, but after Wednesday night's school board meeting, the school district indicated it will eliminate its 10-officer police department at the end of the year.
The decision is not yet final, but after Wednesday night's school board meeting, the school district indicated it will eliminate its 10-officer police department at the end of the year.
Oakland school board introduces resolution for police-free schools
A rally before the board meeting was held with parents, teachers, and community members, many motivated by the nationwide protests and calls for change in policing. Supporters of the resolution say the $2 million spent on policing should go to other student needs.
A rally before the board meeting was held with parents, teachers, and community members, many motivated by the nationwide protests and calls for change in policing. Supporters of the resolution say the $2 million spent on policing should go to other student needs.
Oakland Unified school districts considers eliminating campus police
On Wednesday, Oakland Unified School board members Roseann Torres and Shanthi Gonzales will introduce a resolution to eliminate the district's police department. OUSD is the only district in Alameda County that has its own police.
On Wednesday, Oakland Unified School board members Roseann Torres and Shanthi Gonzales will introduce a resolution to eliminate the district's police department. OUSD is the only district in Alameda County that has its own police.
CA schools to address emotional trauma brought on by COVID-19, death of George Floyd
As California schools prepare for the challenges of the upcoming academic year, students may be wrestling with emotional trauma brought on by the pandemic and the death of George Floyd.
As California schools prepare for the challenges of the upcoming academic year, students may be wrestling with emotional trauma brought on by the pandemic and the death of George Floyd.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
Summer school may be another pandemic victim in some districts
Despite the limitations of distance learning, only 61 of 100 districts across the country queried in a recent survey have so far said they plan to offer summer school to help bridge the education gap.
Despite the limitations of distance learning, only 61 of 100 districts across the country queried in a recent survey have so far said they plan to offer summer school to help bridge the education gap.
State superintendent releases guidance for reopening California public schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond released guidance on Monday outlining how California schools can safely reopen, including a recommendation that staff and students wear masks.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond released guidance on Monday outlining how California schools can safely reopen, including a recommendation that staff and students wear masks.
Rising Together: OUSD Class of 2020
Bay Area celebrities, community leaders and special guests join KTVU Fox 2 and the Oakland Unified School District to celebrate the Class of 2020.
Bay Area celebrities, community leaders and special guests join KTVU Fox 2 and the Oakland Unified School District to celebrate the Class of 2020.
Rising Together: OUSD Class of 2020
Bay Area celebrities, community leaders and special guests join KTVU Fox 2 and the Oakland Unified School District to celebrate the Class of 2020.
Bay Area celebrities, community leaders and special guests join KTVU Fox 2 and the Oakland Unified School District to celebrate the Class of 2020.
'Implicit bias' training coming for California teachers
California teachers may soon receive training about "implicit bias" to improve the treatment of minority students.
California teachers may soon receive training about "implicit bias" to improve the treatment of minority students.
Teachers need training about 'implicit bias,' state superintendent says
Teachers in California schools are expected to soon begin receiving training to avoid implicit bias in the classroom.
Teachers in California schools are expected to soon begin receiving training to avoid implicit bias in the classroom.