Oakland teachers, students demand free access to internet
Roughly 17,000 students - out of a total of 50,000 including charter school students - who don’t have computers or WiFi at OUSD.
Roughly 17,000 students - out of a total of 50,000 including charter school students - who don’t have computers or WiFi at OUSD.
Classwork, communication daunting for million California students with no computers; more donations needed
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
Rohnert Park officials detail plans to use university campus for COVID-19 sequestering
The agreement between the county and the university, originally announced three weeks ago, "will provide a secure facility for people who are COVID positive or have tests pending, and a place for individuals experiencing homelessness who are highly vulnerable and are unable to shelter in place," according to a news release from the City of Rohnert Park.
The agreement between the county and the university, originally announced three weeks ago, "will provide a secure facility for people who are COVID positive or have tests pending, and a place for individuals experiencing homelessness who are highly vulnerable and are unable to shelter in place," according to a news release from the City of Rohnert Park.
Learning from the past: Spanish flu sheds light on COVID-19 response
Deep in the San Jose State University archives, lessons on disease and death, and the impact of a pandemic on early 20th-century culture are all contained in a yearbook published 101 years ago.
Deep in the San Jose State University archives, lessons on disease and death, and the impact of a pandemic on early 20th-century culture are all contained in a yearbook published 101 years ago.
Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
'SF Loves Learning' brings educational show to students on KTVU Plus
Young students may enjoy watching a program called "SF Loves Learning" that was created by the San Francisco Unified School District that airs on KTVU Plus.
Young students may enjoy watching a program called "SF Loves Learning" that was created by the San Francisco Unified School District that airs on KTVU Plus.
Cal's Jaylinn Hawkins ready for NFL Draft
KTVU's Scott Reiss spoke with Cal safety Jaylinn Hawkins about potentially being drafted this week, and what it’s been like preparing for the draft under strange circumstances.
KTVU's Scott Reiss spoke with Cal safety Jaylinn Hawkins about potentially being drafted this week, and what it’s been like preparing for the draft under strange circumstances.
Three peregrine falcons hatch atop UC Berkeley Campanile
While the world tries to adjust to all the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, mother nature knows no difference. Over the weekend, three peregrine falcon chicks made their arrival into the world in their nest atop UC Berkeley’s famed Campanile clock tower.
While the world tries to adjust to all the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, mother nature knows no difference. Over the weekend, three peregrine falcon chicks made their arrival into the world in their nest atop UC Berkeley’s famed Campanile clock tower.
Stanford antibody study suggests COVID-19 more widespread than official confirmed cases
Stanford University released results Friday of the nation's first large-scale community study of antibodies for the new coronavirus SARS-CoV2.
Stanford University released results Friday of the nation's first large-scale community study of antibodies for the new coronavirus SARS-CoV2.
Deal gives teachers full pay, adjusted hours
The part-time work schedule was also adopted by other districts across the state, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Oakland, which stressed an "absolute" maximum of 240 minutes of working a day, including two hours of instruction and two hours of flex time.
The part-time work schedule was also adopted by other districts across the state, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Oakland, which stressed an "absolute" maximum of 240 minutes of working a day, including two hours of instruction and two hours of flex time.
Antibody tests could be crucial in COVID-19 fight
In the fight against COVID-19, they may be the next frontier—antibody tests.
In the fight against COVID-19, they may be the next frontier—antibody tests.
UCSF develops rapid COVID-19 test, yields results in as little as 30 minutes
Bay Area researchers have developed a new rapid test for COVID-19, an important step in combating the pandemic.
Bay Area researchers have developed a new rapid test for COVID-19, an important step in combating the pandemic.
Emergency room doctors share best COVID-19 practices
UCSF health officials said as of Wednesday there were 52 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, 33 of them in acute care and 19 in critical care.
UCSF health officials said as of Wednesday there were 52 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, 33 of them in acute care and 19 in critical care.
Doctors battling COVID-19 share their best practices after weeks of experience battling coronavirus
Reporter Jana Katsuyama explains why testing and protective equipment are still a priority locally, and nationally when treating COVID-19.
Reporter Jana Katsuyama explains why testing and protective equipment are still a priority locally, and nationally when treating COVID-19.
California schools will look very different when they reopen
Newsom said Tuesday that when the state’s 6 million students do return, things will look dramatically different.
Newsom said Tuesday that when the state’s 6 million students do return, things will look dramatically different.
UC Berkeley students produce, distribute thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer to homeless
Two UC Berkeley students have taken to producing more than 100 gallons of free hand sanitizer each week to give to homeless shelters, jails, medical centers and other Bay Area places that have run out during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Two UC Berkeley students have taken to producing more than 100 gallons of free hand sanitizer each week to give to homeless shelters, jails, medical centers and other Bay Area places that have run out during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Newly developed Stanford cancer treatment promises fewer side effects
Stanford recently purchased the radiation delivery machine, called the X1, from Hayward-based RefleXion Medical, an 11-year-old medical research and equipment manufacturing company.
Stanford recently purchased the radiation delivery machine, called the X1, from Hayward-based RefleXion Medical, an 11-year-old medical research and equipment manufacturing company.
Plans for distance learning at San Francisco Unified schools met with challenges
San Francisco Unified School District is gearing up to get kids back in the virtual classroom. The plan was rolled out Thursday with some long lines and logistical problems.
San Francisco Unified School District is gearing up to get kids back in the virtual classroom. The plan was rolled out Thursday with some long lines and logistical problems.
School district reaches $665K settlement with student over Bond parody
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has reached a $665,000 settlement with a former student body president who was disciplined for participating in a James Bond parody video on the eve of a school election, the students' lawyers announced today.
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has reached a $665,000 settlement with a former student body president who was disciplined for participating in a James Bond parody video on the eve of a school election, the students' lawyers announced today.
'Zoombomber' flashes students; Berkeley schools pause online classes
Berkeley Unified School District pressed pause on online-classes after a man exposed himself to students during an instructional lesson on a video conferencing platform.
Berkeley Unified School District pressed pause on online-classes after a man exposed himself to students during an instructional lesson on a video conferencing platform.