San Francisco mayor swoops in to help troubled schools
The San Francisco Unified School District is facing a budget deficit and is under pressure from the state to make serious cuts, which include closing several schools next year.
The San Francisco Unified School District is facing a budget deficit and is under pressure from the state to make serious cuts, which include closing several schools next year.
Closing the educational gap among Latinos
Krissia Campos Spivey, the Senior Director of our Hispanic initiative, Conoce tus Opciones Escolares (know your school options) talks about educational gap among Latino students.
Krissia Campos Spivey, the Senior Director of our Hispanic initiative, Conoce tus Opciones Escolares (know your school options) talks about educational gap among Latino students.
Here are the states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
Stanford updates campus protest policy as new school year begins
Stanford University has some updated guidelines they say will be enforced after a series of protests on campus. The updated policy was released a week before the academic year begins. Students at college campuses across the country protested the war in Gaza, some leading to violent interactions with police.
Stanford University has some updated guidelines they say will be enforced after a series of protests on campus. The updated policy was released a week before the academic year begins. Students at college campuses across the country protested the war in Gaza, some leading to violent interactions with police.
UC police ask for weapons, Stanford reiterates protest rules
Police at University of California campuses want the regents to sign off on plans to buy new weapons and ammunition, while Stanford has reiterated rules for protesters.
Police at University of California campuses want the regents to sign off on plans to buy new weapons and ammunition, while Stanford has reiterated rules for protesters.
Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
5th grade teacher eats lunch with his students in cafeteria every day: ‘The little things do matter’
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
SF Parent Coalition hosts Mayoral Candidate Forum
San Francisco's mayor and four other city hall hopefuls fielded questions during a public forum in the city's Richmond District on Monday. The forum was hosted by the SF Parent Coalition at George Washington High School.
San Francisco's mayor and four other city hall hopefuls fielded questions during a public forum in the city's Richmond District on Monday. The forum was hosted by the SF Parent Coalition at George Washington High School.
San Francisco families face delays on public school closure decisions
Families and teachers in San Francisco's public schools will have to wait longer than expected to find out if their school could close next year.
Families and teachers in San Francisco's public schools will have to wait longer than expected to find out if their school could close next year.
College of Marin vandalized: police
Early Saturday morning, a fire alarm rang out at College of Marin's Indian Valley Campus in Marin, and as first responders arrived, they saw a suspect actively vandalizing a campus building.
Early Saturday morning, a fire alarm rang out at College of Marin's Indian Valley Campus in Marin, and as first responders arrived, they saw a suspect actively vandalizing a campus building.
Threats of violence made to California schools in social media trend
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.
Teens voting? They can in Oakland and Berkeley
A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.
A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A bill sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, would require California school districts to create policies for limiting or banning students' smartphone usage at school.