Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Video of violent attack at Gilroy school spurs lawsuit
Nearly a year ago, a student at a Gilroy school stabbed another during a fight in a bathroom. Now, new video of a separate act of violence on the same campus in 2024 has surfaced, putting the school and district back in the spotlight.
Nearly a year ago, a student at a Gilroy school stabbed another during a fight in a bathroom. Now, new video of a separate act of violence on the same campus in 2024 has surfaced, putting the school and district back in the spotlight.
Students targeting Chromebooks in dangerous TikTok challenge, schools warn
An East Bay school district is warning parents about a dangerous and destructive TikTok trend that officials say could cause serious burns or injuries.
An East Bay school district is warning parents about a dangerous and destructive TikTok trend that officials say could cause serious burns or injuries.
Eligible OUSD graduates can automatically enroll at Cal State East Bay
The Oakland Unified School District is working with Cal State East Bay to automatically enroll eligible high school graduates into the college.
The Oakland Unified School District is working with Cal State East Bay to automatically enroll eligible high school graduates into the college.
Retired BART cars getting a second life, from a baseball concession stand to a vacation rental
Few would argue that BART is embedded into Bay Area’s history, and now efforts are under way to preserve some of that history with opportunities for the public to enjoy the transit agency’s legacy train cars that have been retired.
Few would argue that BART is embedded into Bay Area’s history, and now efforts are under way to preserve some of that history with opportunities for the public to enjoy the transit agency’s legacy train cars that have been retired.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk speaks at San Francisco State University
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Tuesday spoke to an appreciative crowd Tuesday at San Francisco State University, touching on topics including illegal immigration, slavery, religion and transgender athletes.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Tuesday spoke to an appreciative crowd Tuesday at San Francisco State University, touching on topics including illegal immigration, slavery, religion and transgender athletes.
Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands
Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump's administration, the Education Department announced Monday.
Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump's administration, the Education Department announced Monday.
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
13-year-old San Jose boy accepted to more than 100 colleges
At just 13 years old, Sunny Nguyen of San Jose might be close to achieving a world record as one of the youngest people to get accepted into the most colleges.
At just 13 years old, Sunny Nguyen of San Jose might be close to achieving a world record as one of the youngest people to get accepted into the most colleges.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Victim stabbed multiple times on UC Berkeley campus
The University of California Police Department is investigating an incident after a victim was stabbed multiple times on UC Berkeley's campus Saturday night.
The University of California Police Department is investigating an incident after a victim was stabbed multiple times on UC Berkeley's campus Saturday night.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
Soon-to-be UC Berkeley graduate paralyzed after fall from frat house
A 21-year-old woman set to graduate with a degree in data science from UC Berkeley is paralyzed from the waist down following a fall from a frat house during Cal Day.
A 21-year-old woman set to graduate with a degree in data science from UC Berkeley is paralyzed from the waist down following a fall from a frat house during Cal Day.
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Fremont teachers reach tentative contract deal
Teachers in Fremont reached a tentative deal Wednesday night on a new contract with the school district, which averts the possibility of a strike, and comes as a relief to parents and the school community.
Teachers in Fremont reached a tentative deal Wednesday night on a new contract with the school district, which averts the possibility of a strike, and comes as a relief to parents and the school community.
UC workers, Berkeley teachers among the May Day protests in Bay Area
Workers at the University of California are holding some of the larger demonstrations as a statewide one-day strike for professional and technical employees.
Workers at the University of California are holding some of the larger demonstrations as a statewide one-day strike for professional and technical employees.
OUSD teachers avert one-day strike
After days of threatening to possibly stop working, the Oakland Education Association on Wednesday announced the union has reached an agreement with the Oakland Unified School District to avoid a one-day strike.
After days of threatening to possibly stop working, the Oakland Education Association on Wednesday announced the union has reached an agreement with the Oakland Unified School District to avoid a one-day strike.
'This does not seem like a last resort:' Parents on possible 1-day OUSD teacher strike
A one-day teachers' strike in Oakland is scheduled for Thursday, and if it occurs, it will be the fourth strike in six years.
A one-day teachers' strike in Oakland is scheduled for Thursday, and if it occurs, it will be the fourth strike in six years.
LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies at 72 by physician-assisted suicide
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
ICE reversing termination of legal status for international students
The U.S. government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the country after many filed court challenges against the Trump administration crackdown.
The U.S. government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the country after many filed court challenges against the Trump administration crackdown.