California school districts exploring staggered classes, hybrid learning for upcoming school year
In a virtual news conference, State Superintendent of Public Education Tony Thurmond on Wednesday gave an update on the likelihood of whether California's 6. 2 million students would be able to return to the classroom.
In a virtual news conference, State Superintendent of Public Education Tony Thurmond on Wednesday gave an update on the likelihood of whether California's 6. 2 million students would be able to return to the classroom.
Dr. Fauci urges caution on schools reopening
Part of the focus of Tuesday's Senate committee hearing centered on how and when to re-open schools and colleges.
Part of the focus of Tuesday's Senate committee hearing centered on how and when to re-open schools and colleges.
Krispy Kreme offering free dozen doughnuts to graduates on May 19
Those who wear their cap and gown or other gear proving “their senior status” are able to receive the free dozen.
Those who wear their cap and gown or other gear proving “their senior status” are able to receive the free dozen.
Study says smoking can double your chances of severe COVID-19 outcomes
Researchers at UCSF published a study Tuesday indicating people with a history of smoking have nearly double the risk of having severe COVID-19 outcomes if they become infected with the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
Researchers at UCSF published a study Tuesday indicating people with a history of smoking have nearly double the risk of having severe COVID-19 outcomes if they become infected with the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
Community colleges sue DeVos for restricting eligibility for emergency student aid
The chancellor of California Community Colleges, the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and four other districts have sued U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in federal court in Oakland for restricting students' eligibility for U.S. emergency relief funds.
The chancellor of California Community Colleges, the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and four other districts have sued U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in federal court in Oakland for restricting students' eligibility for U.S. emergency relief funds.
California State University campuses staying closed for fall
California State University will hold most fall classes online and leave classrooms closed, Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday.
California State University will hold most fall classes online and leave classrooms closed, Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday.
California siblings: 14-year-old accepted to 8 universities, 16-year-old getting his PhD
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
University of California: End use of SAT in admissions
The president of the University of California wants to end the use of the SAT and ACT as admission requirements and replace them with a homegrown test, according to a plan released Monday.
The president of the University of California wants to end the use of the SAT and ACT as admission requirements and replace them with a homegrown test, according to a plan released Monday.
Princeton names its first black valedictorian in university's 274-year history
Nicholas Johnson is a Canadian student who majored in operations research and financial engineering.
Nicholas Johnson is a Canadian student who majored in operations research and financial engineering.
Berkeley urges disposal precautions as UC Students move out
The annual ritual typically involves leaving large amounts of discarded mattresses and furniture at curbside and Berkeley officials are reminding tenants and landlords to plan and properly dispose of items no longer needed during the move.
The annual ritual typically involves leaving large amounts of discarded mattresses and furniture at curbside and Berkeley officials are reminding tenants and landlords to plan and properly dispose of items no longer needed during the move.
Antioch high school holds special social distancing event for graduating seniors
The approximateley 400 members of the senior class of 2020 at Deer Valley High School in Antioch lined up in cars to pick up their graduation caps and gowns.
The approximateley 400 members of the senior class of 2020 at Deer Valley High School in Antioch lined up in cars to pick up their graduation caps and gowns.
UC Berkeley scientists launch new coronavirus antibody test
The study might help answer how many people might have had the novel coronavirus in the Bay Area and whether infections began as early as December.
The study might help answer how many people might have had the novel coronavirus in the Bay Area and whether infections began as early as December.
High school graduation has special meaning for South Bay teen who lost her father
Arianna Ibarra of San Jose has a lot to be upset about; her father's death on top of coronavirus taking away her high school graduation ceremony.
Arianna Ibarra of San Jose has a lot to be upset about; her father's death on top of coronavirus taking away her high school graduation ceremony.
Warriors announce $250K to Oakland, SF schools, as teachers get surprise Warriors visit
Some teachers in San Francisco and Oakland got a special surprise on Monday, along with word of financial assistance to help them better connect with students amid ongoing distant learning efforts.
Some teachers in San Francisco and Oakland got a special surprise on Monday, along with word of financial assistance to help them better connect with students amid ongoing distant learning efforts.
UCSF releases data on nearly 3,000 Mission District residents tested for COVID-19
The University of California at San Francisco on Monday announced results from initial coronavirus testing done in the city's Mission District late last month.
The University of California at San Francisco on Monday announced results from initial coronavirus testing done in the city's Mission District late last month.
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
High school, college seniors lament lost spring sports season
The cancellation of spring sports hit high school and college student-athletes hard.
The cancellation of spring sports hit high school and college student-athletes hard.
Governor's early school start caught top California educators by surprise
The state also doesn’t have the power to order districts to reopen; changes will need to be worked out between local districts and teachers unions.
The state also doesn’t have the power to order districts to reopen; changes will need to be worked out between local districts and teachers unions.
Stanford health care workers facing mandatory furloughs
Stanford Health Care workers are being forced to take mandatory furloughs during the coronavirus outbreak, which is basically asking frontline healthcare workers to take pay cuts during a crisis, according to the workers' union.
Stanford Health Care workers are being forced to take mandatory furloughs during the coronavirus outbreak, which is basically asking frontline healthcare workers to take pay cuts during a crisis, according to the workers' union.
Lawsuit: California universities owe students coronavirus-related refunds
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.