Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
California schools chief calls for new plan to address racism, bias in education
California’s education chief said Monday he plans to lead an effort focusing on racism in public schools during emotional remarks about George Floyd, whose killing has left him struggling to answer his own children who asked, “Why did this happen?”
California’s education chief said Monday he plans to lead an effort focusing on racism in public schools during emotional remarks about George Floyd, whose killing has left him struggling to answer his own children who asked, “Why did this happen?”
Zip Trips: Education during a pandemic
If we can't hit the road this summer, we'll navigate the new path forward. This Zip Trip is a toast to everyone who rose to the occasion when schools closed.
If we can't hit the road this summer, we'll navigate the new path forward. This Zip Trip is a toast to everyone who rose to the occasion when schools closed.
Guidelines for reopening California schools reportedly includes major changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools in the fall that would fundamentally change the daily classroom experience for millions of students and teachers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools in the fall that would fundamentally change the daily classroom experience for millions of students and teachers.
Career tips for jittery college grads
Class of 2020 college graduates face bleak job prospects with tens of millions of Americans out of work since the coronavirus pandemic started. Hear some advice on positioning yourself in this difficult job market.
Class of 2020 college graduates face bleak job prospects with tens of millions of Americans out of work since the coronavirus pandemic started. Hear some advice on positioning yourself in this difficult job market.
Zip Trips: Education
If we can't hit the road this summer, we'll navigate the new path forward. This Zip Trip is a toast to everyone who rose to the occasion when schools closed.
If we can't hit the road this summer, we'll navigate the new path forward. This Zip Trip is a toast to everyone who rose to the occasion when schools closed.
Hercules H.S. holds coronavirus-era, drive-through graduation
Seniors from Hercules High School in Contra Costa County lined up in cars in the parking lot with their families Thursday and received their diplomas when their names were called.
Seniors from Hercules High School in Contra Costa County lined up in cars in the parking lot with their families Thursday and received their diplomas when their names were called.
Class of 2020 valedictorians deliver socially distant graduation speeches
Bay Area high school valedictorians and student government officers recorded graduation speeches due to the cancellation of traditional ceremonies in 2020.
Bay Area high school valedictorians and student government officers recorded graduation speeches due to the cancellation of traditional ceremonies in 2020.
San Ramon school officials criticized over raises during budget crisis
Parents in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are upset that district managers are getting a raise at a time of a budget shortage.
Parents in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are upset that district managers are getting a raise at a time of a budget shortage.
School district with budget hole gives raises to administration
Officials at San Ramon's school district are under fire for voting to give themselves raises while the system faces a budget deficit
Officials at San Ramon's school district are under fire for voting to give themselves raises while the system faces a budget deficit
‘I prayed a lot and cried a lot’: Graduate beats COVID-19 and receives nursing degree
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
Trump says schools in US should be opened 'ASAP'
Dr. Anthony Fauci was cautious about reopening schools -- even in the fall.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was cautious about reopening schools -- even in the fall.
UC Berkeley professor who won Nobel Prize dies at 87
Oliver Williamson, who died Thursday at the age of 87, won the Nobel Prize in 2009 for what UC Berkeley officials said were his insights into what is known as the "make or buy" decision, in which businesses choose whether to outsource a process, service or other function or keep the work in-house.
Oliver Williamson, who died Thursday at the age of 87, won the Nobel Prize in 2009 for what UC Berkeley officials said were his insights into what is known as the "make or buy" decision, in which businesses choose whether to outsource a process, service or other function or keep the work in-house.
Tom Hanks records video message for Oakland's Skyline High graduation
The Skyline graduation was the first of the year for the Oakland Unified School District, which has been holding classes remotely since mid-March due to the novel coronavirus health emergency.
The Skyline graduation was the first of the year for the Oakland Unified School District, which has been holding classes remotely since mid-March due to the novel coronavirus health emergency.
Summer camps, programs in San Francisco can reopen on June 15
Under the health order issued on Friday by the Department of Public Health, camps and programs can open this summer for children and youth ages six to 17. The camps and programs are open to all children and youth in San Francisco.
Under the health order issued on Friday by the Department of Public Health, camps and programs can open this summer for children and youth ages six to 17. The camps and programs are open to all children and youth in San Francisco.
Schools could pursue layoffs if California budget cuts K-12 funding
However, some districts were already in perilous financial conditions heading into the next fiscal year, before Newsom proposed budget cuts last week, and might choose furloughs to avoid bankruptcy and a state takeover.
However, some districts were already in perilous financial conditions heading into the next fiscal year, before Newsom proposed budget cuts last week, and might choose furloughs to avoid bankruptcy and a state takeover.
University of California to drop SAT, ACT test requirements
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.
Schools pondering education overhaul for fall
Classroom education could be far different in California schools in the coming school year
Classroom education could be far different in California schools in the coming school year
Schools pondering education overhaul for fall
Classroom instruction could look vastly different in California schools in the coming school year as districts and teachers confront the coronavirus.
Classroom instruction could look vastly different in California schools in the coming school year as districts and teachers confront the coronavirus.