Half Moon Bay teachers preparing to strike for better wages, health benefits

More than 100 teachers in San Mateo County's Cabrillo School District will be on strike starting Thursday morning. The educators are demanding higher wages and expanded medical benefits.

Alum Rock teachers take historical cruise with San Jose lowriders

San Jose is known as the birthplace of lowriding and some Alum Rock teachers got a hands-on lesson about the culture they’ll be teaching students.

BART's old paper tickets transformed into fashionable dress designs

Inside this room at the Oakland School for the Arts, a transformation is taking place, as students turn thousands of old BART paper tickets into inspired fashion creations. 

Oakland school uses football rematch to cement life-long friendships

Castlemont High School prepares to host its rival from Southern California, Dorsey High School. The two teams played last year in SoCal as part of an effort to expand the horizons for the students of the two, inner city schools. But before the game, the players mentored younger kids, and participated in a workshop.

2 teens arrested in brutal beatdown of Dublin student in locker room

Charges have been filed and arrests made against two teenagers allegedly involved in an attack against a Dublin High School football player last month. 

New education bills could become law in California

Several education-related bills are now on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk awaiting his signature, ranging from banning certain food dyes in school lunches to a ban on legacy admissions at private colleges.

These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking

Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.

California lawmakers back bipartisan bill to limit smartphones at school

A bill sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, would require California school districts to create policies for limiting or banning students' smartphone usage at school.

South Bay high school evacuated after unverified bomb threat

A high school in San Jose is being evacuated after an unverified bomb threat, the San Jose Police Department said Thursday.

High school football player's mom says locker room attack left son with head injuries

Cherie Barfield says her son Dasanni is the Dublin High School freshman who was attacked by four older teenagers and beaten in the school locker room last Friday.

Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education

Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.

OUSD board to hear lead updates, vote on superintendent contract

The Oakland Unified school board on Wednesday afternoon will hear from the superintendent on the high levels of lead reported on some campuses on the same night that trustees are expected to extend her contract.

Oakland schools new bus fleet for special need kids electrifies the future

Oakland Unified School District's 100%, electric fleet makes it the nation's first major school system to have electric buses that transport students. 

Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her

The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.

Richmond school has new home after mold, asbestos crisis

Weeks after the West Contra Costa Unified School District closed a Richmond elementary school because of mold and asbestos, students have started classes at a new, temporary location.

Oakland school district report shows recent lead testing results

The new report highlights recent testing, the latest numbers around lead levels, and contingency plans for drinking water on Oakland school campuses.

San Jose State student found dead in dorm room

A student at San Jose State University was found dead in their dorm room over the weekend, the university confirmed.

Free food market comes to SFUSD middle school

Students and families at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood now have access to a free community market offering meats, fruits, vegetables, and other grocery staples.

San Francisco school board president abruptly resigns

The San Francisco school board president resigned abruptly Friday for health and personal reasons.