SATs go digital this weekend: Here's what students think
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Bay Area guests attending Biden's State of the Union address
The stakes are high for President Biden as he delivers the State of the Union address this year. The speech is scheduled for 6 p.m. PST and will be followed by a Republican rebuttal delivered by Alabama Senator Katie Britt.
The stakes are high for President Biden as he delivers the State of the Union address this year. The speech is scheduled for 6 p.m. PST and will be followed by a Republican rebuttal delivered by Alabama Senator Katie Britt.
SFUSD considers consolidating, closing schools amid budget challenges
San Francisco schools are faced with a budget crisis and low enrollment, forcing the district to consider consolidating and closing some schools.The school district said it may need to take these steps to better serve remaining students. San Francisco Unified Schools is at a crossroads, confronting a structural budget crisis alongside declining enrollment.
San Francisco schools are faced with a budget crisis and low enrollment, forcing the district to consider consolidating and closing some schools.The school district said it may need to take these steps to better serve remaining students. San Francisco Unified Schools is at a crossroads, confronting a structural budget crisis alongside declining enrollment.
Katie Meyer's family pushes for change 2 years after death
It's been two years since Katie Meyer, a NCAA Women's Soccer national champion, goalkeeper and captain of the squad at Stanford University, died by suicide. It's a call that still haunts her father.
It's been two years since Katie Meyer, a NCAA Women's Soccer national champion, goalkeeper and captain of the squad at Stanford University, died by suicide. It's a call that still haunts her father.
SFUSD settles $4.5M lawsuit over alleged sexual assaults by former athletic director
San Francisco Unified School district agreed to pay out $4.5 million in a lawsuit over the alleged sexual abuse of two female students by their former athletic director in a settlement agreement, according to a press release from the law firm that represented the victims.
San Francisco Unified School district agreed to pay out $4.5 million in a lawsuit over the alleged sexual abuse of two female students by their former athletic director in a settlement agreement, according to a press release from the law firm that represented the victims.
Former St. Louis principal pleads guilty to hiring friend to kill pregnant teacher
A former middle school principal who was married admitted this week to hiring a friend to kill a pregnant teacher who was his girlfriend.
A former middle school principal who was married admitted this week to hiring a friend to kill a pregnant teacher who was his girlfriend.
CPUC clears path for Waymo robotaxi expansion to Peninsula and LA
Waymo's driverless taxis are a common sight on San Francisco streets, and now the company has received a green light to expand its robotaxi service.
Waymo's driverless taxis are a common sight on San Francisco streets, and now the company has received a green light to expand its robotaxi service.
Truck filled with donated books stolen in San Leandro
An East Bay man who started a book drive for his literacy project said his truck was stolen along with hundreds of book donations. Despite the theft, he said he won't give up on his passion project because it's about giving back
An East Bay man who started a book drive for his literacy project said his truck was stolen along with hundreds of book donations. Despite the theft, he said he won't give up on his passion project because it's about giving back
California teacher of the year teaches robotics in Concord
Teachers who say teaching is their life have nothing on Joseph Alvarico.
Teachers who say teaching is their life have nothing on Joseph Alvarico.
Beloved Petaluma Catholic school fighting to keep its doors open
A beloved Catholic High School in Sonoma County, which opened more than a century ago educating generations of students, is fighting to keep its doors open. The Petaluma school is known for its strong academics.
A beloved Catholic High School in Sonoma County, which opened more than a century ago educating generations of students, is fighting to keep its doors open. The Petaluma school is known for its strong academics.
UC Berkeley spent $7.8M on seizing and securing People's Park
UC Berkeley has released an expense account detailing how much it cost to secure and seize People's Park last month.
UC Berkeley has released an expense account detailing how much it cost to secure and seize People's Park last month.
Overjoyed and shocked, students react to news that a New York medical school will be tuition-free
Students screamed, jumped from their seats and some started crying after the news was announced that a record $1 billion donation would establish free tuition for all students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.
Students screamed, jumped from their seats and some started crying after the news was announced that a record $1 billion donation would establish free tuition for all students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.
Former Stanford employee cuts hair for the homeless
The former head of Stanford's Digital Language Lab is now a barber, using his talents to help the homeless.Joseph Kautz visits encampments offering his services to anyone in need.
The former head of Stanford's Digital Language Lab is now a barber, using his talents to help the homeless.Joseph Kautz visits encampments offering his services to anyone in need.
'Mychal the Librarian' leaves job to prioritize mental health
'Mychal the Librarian' often posts inspiring videos on social media promoting literacy, kindness and messages about mental health.
'Mychal the Librarian' often posts inspiring videos on social media promoting literacy, kindness and messages about mental health.
Berkeley honors 1968 Olympics boycott athletes and inspiring professor
A crowd of admirers packed the UC Berkeley Alumni House on Friday night to honor three giants.
A crowd of admirers packed the UC Berkeley Alumni House on Friday night to honor three giants.
College student population declines big time at California State University system
By the end of this decade, many economists predict that the U.S. will be at least, eight million college graduates short of the number needed to create and manage new technologies.
By the end of this decade, many economists predict that the U.S. will be at least, eight million college graduates short of the number needed to create and manage new technologies.
Cal Athletics honors civil rights Olympic activists Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Harry Edwards
Former Olympic medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and renowned sociologist Harry Edwards will speak at Cal on Friday. The event will highlight their contributions to sports and society and the work they’ve done to advocate for social justice and racial equality.
Former Olympic medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and renowned sociologist Harry Edwards will speak at Cal on Friday. The event will highlight their contributions to sports and society and the work they’ve done to advocate for social justice and racial equality.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Biden meets with Alexei Navalny's family in San Francisco
During his California visit, President Joe Biden on Thursday met in San Francisco with Alexei Navalny's widow and daughter to express his condolences to them, less than a week after the Russian opposition leader was found dead in prison.
During his California visit, President Joe Biden on Thursday met in San Francisco with Alexei Navalny's widow and daughter to express his condolences to them, less than a week after the Russian opposition leader was found dead in prison.
East Bay teachers coalition holds rallies for better wages, benefits
A coalition of hundreds of teachers from around the East Bay picketed Wednesday, calling for a raise, smaller class sizes and more benefits.
A coalition of hundreds of teachers from around the East Bay picketed Wednesday, calling for a raise, smaller class sizes and more benefits.