San Francisco school board president abruptly resigns

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

Antioch schools superintendent fired over bullying claims from staff

The unanimous termination stems from complaints by four staff members that the district's maintenance director, Kenneth Turnage, was bullying them; often shouting, insulting, humiliating, berating, and belittling them.

Kamala Harris' historic nomination shines light on Bay Area roots

Vice-President Kamala Harris's historic nomination to become the Democratic Party presidential nominee is also shining a light on her roots in the Bay Area.

California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir

As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.

UC and CSU systems enact more strict policies on encampments, protests

Encampments at University of California and California State University campuses are not allowed, and leaders plan to crack down on them.

SFUSD: A year of changes and challenges ahead as students return to class

Next month, the district is expected to announce which schools may be closed, consolidated or merged. Teachers, families and school staff are worried about how it will affect their jobs and school communities.

Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad talks Town business

Oakland Technical High School alum Ahmed Muhammad has been gearing up for his annual STEM fair for Oakland kids, as he continues to maintain a 4.0 plus GPA at Stanford while advancing programs to help young people in his hometown.

East Bay school once slated to close now saved, rebuilt after community effort

Lake Elementary in San Pablo, which was slated to close more than a decade ago is now in the process of being completely rebuilt after parents, teachers and the community rallied to save it. The first phase of the project opened today.

Could California ban cell phones at schools?: Newsom urges districts to limit students' use

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to limit students' smartphone use on campus. LAUSD's student cell phone ban goes into effect in January.

Changes in store for Oakland students this year

Students in Oakland go back to school on Monday and there are changes that many may notice this year. 

Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024

With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.

Mistah F.A.B.'s backpack giveaway helps 500 students prepare for the new school year

Hundreds of East Bay students are feeling prepared for the new school year after getting all of their school supplies for free at a giveaway hosted by rapper and activist Mistah F.A.B.

Parents shocked to learn Oakland charter school permanently closed on first day of school

An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.  

Reports of shots fired at UC Berkeley Clark Kerr campus track prompts lockdown

Students were alerted that there were reports of shots being fired at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus track Thursday morning, according to the university's warning system.

No cell phones at growing number of Bay Area campuses

Thursday marks the first day of school at the Mount Diablo Unified School District, which means hundreds of high school students on one East Bay campus will discover what it feels like to be cell-phone free, all day.