AI in education: a powerful tool or a growing problem?
Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University, and director of the Dynamic Online Networks Lab, explains use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University, and director of the Dynamic Online Networks Lab, explains use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Berkeley Unified will issue more than 350 layoff notices
The Berkeley Unified School District announced it will issue 351 preliminary layoff or reassignment notices as it anticipates another year of budget cuts.
The Berkeley Unified School District announced it will issue 351 preliminary layoff or reassignment notices as it anticipates another year of budget cuts.
Dublin teachers and district feeling optimistic on Day 3 of strike
As the Dublin teachers strike entered Day 3 on Wednesday, both the union and the district say they are feeling far more optimistic about reaching a deal after an unexpected bargaining session that lasted into the early morning hours.
As the Dublin teachers strike entered Day 3 on Wednesday, both the union and the district say they are feeling far more optimistic about reaching a deal after an unexpected bargaining session that lasted into the early morning hours.
San Jose Unified School District extends deadline for school-closure vote
The San Jose Unified School District is taking a bit more time to consider the potential closure of up to nine elementary schools in the South Bay city.
The San Jose Unified School District is taking a bit more time to consider the potential closure of up to nine elementary schools in the South Bay city.
Iran's war with Israel and the United States
Amichai Magen, director of the Jan Koum Israel Studies Program Center at Stanford University, gives insight on Middle East tensions.
Amichai Magen, director of the Jan Koum Israel Studies Program Center at Stanford University, gives insight on Middle East tensions.
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Dublin Unified teachers strike enters Day 2
A teachers' strike in the Dublin Unified School District entered its second day, affecting approximately 12,000 students across the district, though both sides agreed to return to the bargaining table.
A teachers' strike in the Dublin Unified School District entered its second day, affecting approximately 12,000 students across the district, though both sides agreed to return to the bargaining table.
CSU challenging 'lawless overreach' in federal probe at San Jose State
In the latest legal clash pitting California colleges against the Trump administration, California State University has sued the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the findings of a probe accusing San Jose State University of violating federal civil rights law by allowing a transgender woman to play on its women's volleyball team.
In the latest legal clash pitting California colleges against the Trump administration, California State University has sued the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the findings of a probe accusing San Jose State University of violating federal civil rights law by allowing a transgender woman to play on its women's volleyball team.
Bay Area teacher strikes highlight growing labor tensions
Teachers from San Francisco to Dublin are walking out or threatening strikes over pay, staffing, and classroom conditions amid tight district budgets.
Teachers from San Francisco to Dublin are walking out or threatening strikes over pay, staffing, and classroom conditions amid tight district budgets.
Dublin teachers go on strike Monday after negotiations fail
After three days of negotiations, the Dublin Teachers Association were on the picket lines Monday morning.
After three days of negotiations, the Dublin Teachers Association were on the picket lines Monday morning.
Dublin teachers could strike Monday: Here's what would happen
The Dublin Teachers Association has announced it will go on strike Monday if a contract agreement is not reached with the Dublin Unified School District, the latest labor action threatening Bay Area classrooms following recent strikes in San Francisco and Oakland.
The Dublin Teachers Association has announced it will go on strike Monday if a contract agreement is not reached with the Dublin Unified School District, the latest labor action threatening Bay Area classrooms following recent strikes in San Francisco and Oakland.
There's a shortage of estrogen patches. Here's what's leading to the problem and what women can do
An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.
An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.
Lowell HS teacher under investigation for allegations of fat-shaming, sexist questions on tests
A math teacher at Lowell High School in San Francisco is under investigation after administrators found out he was giving his students questions about "fat kids" and the financial cost of dating girls based on their weight or their looks.
A math teacher at Lowell High School in San Francisco is under investigation after administrators found out he was giving his students questions about "fat kids" and the financial cost of dating girls based on their weight or their looks.
Healthy brains in a screen-filled world
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
What can schools afford? Teacher strikes and funding priorities
Teachers unions across California are pressing for higher pay and improved health benefits, while school districts cite tight budgets and rising costs.
Teachers unions across California are pressing for higher pay and improved health benefits, while school districts cite tight budgets and rising costs.
Gathering, a story of memory, resilience and community
Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Playhouse.
Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Playhouse.
Oakland teachers avert strike, up to 13% raises on the table
A teachers' strike in Oakland was averted early Friday morning after the union representing educators in the district announced it reached a tentative agreement with school officials following an 18-hour bargaining session.
A teachers' strike in Oakland was averted early Friday morning after the union representing educators in the district announced it reached a tentative agreement with school officials following an 18-hour bargaining session.
Oakland school board approves 400 layoffs
The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.
The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.
OUSD board to vote on cutting hundreds of jobs
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
AI, exams, and equity
Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, talks ACT and SAT prep.
Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, talks ACT and SAT prep.