UC Berkeley botanical gardens declare 'Newtapalooza'
While some might say no newts is good newts, the folks at UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden disagree, even going so far as to declare a Newtapalooza at the garden in February.
While some might say no newts is good newts, the folks at UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden disagree, even going so far as to declare a Newtapalooza at the garden in February.
San Jose teacher, coach accused of sexual assault of student
A “well-known" sports coach and athletic director in the South Bay has been accused of having an unlawful sexual relationship with a former student of his, according to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
A “well-known" sports coach and athletic director in the South Bay has been accused of having an unlawful sexual relationship with a former student of his, according to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
SFUSD proposes cuts including layoffs to close budget deficit
There is uncertainty as the San Francisco Unified School District faces a major budget crisis. The district's superintendent unveiled her plan to close the budget deficit as families and staff become increasingly frustrated.
There is uncertainty as the San Francisco Unified School District faces a major budget crisis. The district's superintendent unveiled her plan to close the budget deficit as families and staff become increasingly frustrated.
MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Palo Alto School district weighs response to board member's controversial social media post
Rowena Chiu has been under fire since reposting a tweet some in the community deemed racist and harmful to another district employee.
Rowena Chiu has been under fire since reposting a tweet some in the community deemed racist and harmful to another district employee.
San Francisco schools superintendent to outline $113M budget cut plan
San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Maria Su will present a plan Tuesday night to cut nearly $114 million from the district’s budget, as SFUSD grapples with financial challenges and declining enrollment.
San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Maria Su will present a plan Tuesday night to cut nearly $114 million from the district’s budget, as SFUSD grapples with financial challenges and declining enrollment.
Most parents ponder switching schools, survey finds
Shelby Doyle with The National School Choice Awareness Foundation talks results of new survey finding about 60% of parents say they considered a different school last year, but only 28% made a change.
Shelby Doyle with The National School Choice Awareness Foundation talks results of new survey finding about 60% of parents say they considered a different school last year, but only 28% made a change.
Juveniles named as suspects in North Bay school burglaries
Police have made arrests in the burglaries of multiple Rohnert Park schools and say the suspects are juveniles.
Police have made arrests in the burglaries of multiple Rohnert Park schools and say the suspects are juveniles.
Another San Jose district to close schools
Another San Jose school district is set to close several campuses due to an extensive budget deficit.
Another San Jose school district is set to close several campuses due to an extensive budget deficit.
Sociologists mourn retired UC Berkeley professor killed in hit-and-run crash
Sociologists across the country are mourning the loss of retired UC Berkeley Professor Michael Burawoy, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland.
Sociologists across the country are mourning the loss of retired UC Berkeley Professor Michael Burawoy, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland.
What Trump's ban on transgender athletes means for San Jose State sports
San Jose State University has not explicitly stated whether it will comply with the new NCAA policy changes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports.
San Jose State University has not explicitly stated whether it will comply with the new NCAA policy changes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports.
Ex-teacher sues Oakland Unified School District following student pronoun dispute
The former kindergarten teacher alleges her rights were violated when OUSD fired her for reportedly refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns.
The former kindergarten teacher alleges her rights were violated when OUSD fired her for reportedly refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
California AG Rob Bonta gives advice if ICE shows up at schools
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday highlighted guidance to students, their families and teachers to let them know their rights if ICE agents come to their campuses, as President Donald Trump wields his anti-immigration campaign.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday highlighted guidance to students, their families and teachers to let them know their rights if ICE agents come to their campuses, as President Donald Trump wields his anti-immigration campaign.
UC Berkeley professor emeritus killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash
A UC Berkeley professor emeritus was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday.
A UC Berkeley professor emeritus was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday.
Bay Area schools training staff in case ICE shows up on campus
Schools around the Bay Area are on alert after President Trump said he would allow federal immigration agencies to carry out deportations in areas once considered safe, such as schools, churches, and hospitals.
Schools around the Bay Area are on alert after President Trump said he would allow federal immigration agencies to carry out deportations in areas once considered safe, such as schools, churches, and hospitals.
This Oakland teacher wants to empower students by exposing them to the HBCU experience
For some of the students planning on attending the HBCU exposure experience, it would be their first time outside California, on a plane, visiting a college, or even perhaps wearing a suit.
For some of the students planning on attending the HBCU exposure experience, it would be their first time outside California, on a plane, visiting a college, or even perhaps wearing a suit.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Drugs, guns seized in Concord police operation
A Concord police operation resulted in the arrests of six individuals and the seizure of illicit goods after they received numerous reports of gang-related incidents and assaults occurring at area schools, authorities said.
A Concord police operation resulted in the arrests of six individuals and the seizure of illicit goods after they received numerous reports of gang-related incidents and assaults occurring at area schools, authorities said.