The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Dublin Unified teachers strike enters Day 2
A teachers' strike in the Dublin Unified School District entered its second day, affecting approximately 12,000 students across the district, though both sides agreed to return to the bargaining table.
A teachers' strike in the Dublin Unified School District entered its second day, affecting approximately 12,000 students across the district, though both sides agreed to return to the bargaining table.
CSU challenging 'lawless overreach' in federal probe at San Jose State
In the latest legal clash pitting California colleges against the Trump administration, California State University has sued the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the findings of a probe accusing San Jose State University of violating federal civil rights law by allowing a transgender woman to play on its women's volleyball team.
In the latest legal clash pitting California colleges against the Trump administration, California State University has sued the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the findings of a probe accusing San Jose State University of violating federal civil rights law by allowing a transgender woman to play on its women's volleyball team.
Bay Area teacher strikes highlight growing labor tensions
Teachers from San Francisco to Dublin are walking out or threatening strikes over pay, staffing, and classroom conditions amid tight district budgets.
Teachers from San Francisco to Dublin are walking out or threatening strikes over pay, staffing, and classroom conditions amid tight district budgets.
Dublin teachers go on strike Monday after negotiations fail
After three days of negotiations, the Dublin Teachers Association were on the picket lines Monday morning.
After three days of negotiations, the Dublin Teachers Association were on the picket lines Monday morning.
Dublin teachers could strike Monday: Here's what would happen
The Dublin Teachers Association has announced it will go on strike Monday if a contract agreement is not reached with the Dublin Unified School District, the latest labor action threatening Bay Area classrooms following recent strikes in San Francisco and Oakland.
The Dublin Teachers Association has announced it will go on strike Monday if a contract agreement is not reached with the Dublin Unified School District, the latest labor action threatening Bay Area classrooms following recent strikes in San Francisco and Oakland.
There's a shortage of estrogen patches. Here's what's leading to the problem and what women can do
An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.
An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.
Lowell HS teacher under investigation for allegations of fat-shaming, sexist questions on tests
A math teacher at Lowell High School in San Francisco is under investigation after administrators found out he was giving his students questions about "fat kids" and the financial cost of dating girls based on their weight or their looks.
A math teacher at Lowell High School in San Francisco is under investigation after administrators found out he was giving his students questions about "fat kids" and the financial cost of dating girls based on their weight or their looks.
Healthy brains in a screen-filled world
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
What can schools afford? Teacher strikes and funding priorities
Teachers unions across California are pressing for higher pay and improved health benefits, while school districts cite tight budgets and rising costs.
Teachers unions across California are pressing for higher pay and improved health benefits, while school districts cite tight budgets and rising costs.
Gathering, a story of memory, resilience and community
Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Playhouse.
Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Playhouse.
Oakland teachers avert strike, up to 13% raises on the table
A teachers' strike in Oakland was averted early Friday morning after the union representing educators in the district announced it reached a tentative agreement with school officials following an 18-hour bargaining session.
A teachers' strike in Oakland was averted early Friday morning after the union representing educators in the district announced it reached a tentative agreement with school officials following an 18-hour bargaining session.
Oakland school board approves 400 layoffs
The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.
The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.
OUSD board to vote on cutting hundreds of jobs
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
AI, exams, and equity
Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, talks ACT and SAT prep.
Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, talks ACT and SAT prep.
Experts warn against AI toys for kids
Artificial intelligence is permeating into nearly every aspect of life. And for parents, child wellness experts are warning about the dangers of the technology when it comes to toys.
Artificial intelligence is permeating into nearly every aspect of life. And for parents, child wellness experts are warning about the dangers of the technology when it comes to toys.
San Francisco students return to school after teacher's strike
Nearly 50,000 students are set to return to classrooms across San Francisco on Wednesday after a weeklong teachers' strike shuttered schools throughout the district.
Nearly 50,000 students are set to return to classrooms across San Francisco on Wednesday after a weeklong teachers' strike shuttered schools throughout the district.
CSU maintenance workers on strike across 22 campuses
Unionized workers across the California State University system on Tuesday launched a four-day strike, saying they are seeking wage increases and salary steps they were promised.
Unionized workers across the California State University system on Tuesday launched a four-day strike, saying they are seeking wage increases and salary steps they were promised.
Missing UC Berkeley student found dead
Authorities have confirmed that the body of a missing University of California, Berkeley student has been recovered.
Authorities have confirmed that the body of a missing University of California, Berkeley student has been recovered.
Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the case of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, when they barricaded themselves inside the university president and provost executive offices. Now a new trial has been set for later this month.
A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the case of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, when they barricaded themselves inside the university president and provost executive offices. Now a new trial has been set for later this month.