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. 

Volunteers help beautify Oakland schools

About 300 volunteers are visiting 30 schools in the Oakland Unified School District this week to help clean up and prepare for students to come back to the classroom. 

Dead body found near City College San Francisco

A dead body was found Wednesday morning near City College and San Francisco, police shared. 

UC Santa Cruz failed to accurately report crime data: state audit

A state audit found that UC Santa Cruz failed to accurately report crime data.The state auditor reviewed six institutions, including CSU Chico, Imperial Valley College, Mount Saint Mary's University, Orange Coast College and UC Santa Cruz.

Can you get dorm insurance for college students?

Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.

Understanding California's transitional kindergarten
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Noelle DeLaney with The National School Choice Awareness Foundation explains California's transitional kindergarten program. For help on your kids education, visit www.schoolchoiceawareness.org

New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall

Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.