Interim superintendent appointed for Santa Clara County schools
The Interim Superintendent will hold the position for the next two months while the board searches for a replacement. But on Wednesday night, people were still talking about the decision to fire Dr. Dewan.
The Interim Superintendent will hold the position for the next two months while the board searches for a replacement. But on Wednesday night, people were still talking about the decision to fire Dr. Dewan.
SFUSD president, mayor criticize superintendent's release of school closure list
Students spelled out their message to the school district Tuesday, as they stood outside the San Francisco Public Montessori School.
Students spelled out their message to the school district Tuesday, as they stood outside the San Francisco Public Montessori School.
Here are the best colleges in the US for 2025
Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.
Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.
Nevada university volleyball team forfeits upcoming game against San Jose State
Volleyball players at a Nevada university have decided to forfeit an upcoming match against San Jose State University's volleyball team.
Volleyball players at a Nevada university have decided to forfeit an upcoming match against San Jose State University's volleyball team.
California test scores improved in 2024, but not back to pre-Covid levels
California students made some progress toward regaining their pre-Covid levels of achievement with incremental increases in English language arts, math and science scores last school year.
California students made some progress toward regaining their pre-Covid levels of achievement with incremental increases in English language arts, math and science scores last school year.
Santa Clara supervisors to consider reappointing fired education superintendent
A three-person panel on Thursday considered foundational changes to the way Santa Clara County's Office of Education is run. This, as a county supervisors said he and his colleagues will consider reappointing the fired superintendent of the Office of Education.
A three-person panel on Thursday considered foundational changes to the way Santa Clara County's Office of Education is run. This, as a county supervisors said he and his colleagues will consider reappointing the fired superintendent of the Office of Education.
Santa Clara supervisors to consider reinstatement of fired education superintendent
A three-person panel suggested the position of superintendent of the Santa Clara County Office of Education should be an elected position, instead of an appointed one. Meanwhile, District 3 Supervisor Otto Lee said he and his colleagues will consider at their next meeting, reinstating fired superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Dewan.
A three-person panel suggested the position of superintendent of the Santa Clara County Office of Education should be an elected position, instead of an appointed one. Meanwhile, District 3 Supervisor Otto Lee said he and his colleagues will consider at their next meeting, reinstating fired superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Dewan.
Pro-Palestinian supporters rally at Bay Area universities
A day after the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel, pro-Palestinian protests were held on Bay Area college campuses. Protesters at Cal and San Jose State say the war in Gaza has gone on long enough and their support for the Palestinian people will continue.
A day after the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel, pro-Palestinian protests were held on Bay Area college campuses. Protesters at Cal and San Jose State say the war in Gaza has gone on long enough and their support for the Palestinian people will continue.
SFUSD releases list of potential school closures, consolidations
We've reported on what a rocky start to the school year it's been for San Francisco public schools.
We've reported on what a rocky start to the school year it's been for San Francisco public schools.
Mega Millions ticket price going up
Big changes are coming to the popular Mega Millions lottery game, including the cost of a ticket more than doubling.
Big changes are coming to the popular Mega Millions lottery game, including the cost of a ticket more than doubling.
Homeschooling rates surge across US following COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Cal student wins $100K in field goal kick during ESPN Game Day
Instead of white Vans, Daniel Villasenor was wearing gray ones when he made the 33-yard field goal kick that won him $100,000 Saturday afternoon during ESPN College GameDay.
Instead of white Vans, Daniel Villasenor was wearing gray ones when he made the 33-yard field goal kick that won him $100,000 Saturday afternoon during ESPN College GameDay.
1st College Game Day pregame at UC Berkeley draws crowd of thousands
Cal’s first home ACC matchup is Saturday night when they take on the #8, Miami Hurricanes.
Cal’s first home ACC matchup is Saturday night when they take on the #8, Miami Hurricanes.
Lawyer: Santa Clara County school superintendent was terminated unlawfully
Just days after the Santa Clara County Board of Education fired their superintendent of schools, there was a new development. Lawyers for Mary Ann Dewan now say her termination was unlawful. In fact, they're questioning everything from the way it was handled, to the board's authority to do it at all.
Just days after the Santa Clara County Board of Education fired their superintendent of schools, there was a new development. Lawyers for Mary Ann Dewan now say her termination was unlawful. In fact, they're questioning everything from the way it was handled, to the board's authority to do it at all.
Supporters of ousted superintendent demand answers about firing
Supporters of former Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan gathered Thursday, demanding answers after her sudden firing.
Supporters of former Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan gathered Thursday, demanding answers after her sudden firing.
Santa Clara County school superintendent abruptly fired
The Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCOE) on Wednesday abruptly voted to terminate Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan, without cause.
The Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCOE) on Wednesday abruptly voted to terminate Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan, without cause.
Revelation of San Jose State trans volleyball player sparks forfeits from opponents
San Jose State University officials said via an emailed statement, that the school is in-line with Mountain West and NCAA rules relating to the participation of a reportedly trans athlete on the school's women's volleyball team. So far, three schools have declined to compete against SJSU, instead having the matches either listed as cancelations or forfeitures.
San Jose State University officials said via an emailed statement, that the school is in-line with Mountain West and NCAA rules relating to the participation of a reportedly trans athlete on the school's women's volleyball team. So far, three schools have declined to compete against SJSU, instead having the matches either listed as cancelations or forfeitures.
Berkeley High grads reach $13.5 million settlement in teacher sex abuse case
The Berkeley Unified School District and nine Berkeley High School graduates finalized a $13.5 million settlement on Wednesday, in a civil lawsuit involving sexual harassment and assault complaints against a chemistry teacher and coach.
The Berkeley Unified School District and nine Berkeley High School graduates finalized a $13.5 million settlement on Wednesday, in a civil lawsuit involving sexual harassment and assault complaints against a chemistry teacher and coach.
Supervisors looking into San Francisco Unified hiring mishap
San Francisco Unified Supt. Matt Wayne said budgeting processes broke down, and the district failed to reconcile $20 million in new funds in its budget for special education.
San Francisco Unified Supt. Matt Wayne said budgeting processes broke down, and the district failed to reconcile $20 million in new funds in its budget for special education.
Bay Area college students weigh in on new law that bans legacy admissions
Gov. Newsom signed AB 1780 which would ban legacy admissions at private universities across the state.
Gov. Newsom signed AB 1780 which would ban legacy admissions at private universities across the state.