Oakland schools don't have enough students and closures are necessary, district says
OUSD presented the numbers saying up to $15 million could be saved every year by closing school buildings. The superintendent says that money could be used to reinvest in teachers and services and break a cycle of overspending.
OUSD presented the numbers saying up to $15 million could be saved every year by closing school buildings. The superintendent says that money could be used to reinvest in teachers and services and break a cycle of overspending.
San Francisco, West Contra Costa school districts temporarily avoid teacher strikes
West Contra Costa and San Francisco school districts have reached agreements with teachers regarding COVID protocol and pay.
West Contra Costa and San Francisco school districts have reached agreements with teachers regarding COVID protocol and pay.
Oakland school board to review consolidation plan, as parents demand input
Six schools are being considered for elimination, along with other schools that could merge or downsize by the end of this academic year, according to the finalized consolidation recommendations that are being presented to Oakland Unified School Board on Monday.
Six schools are being considered for elimination, along with other schools that could merge or downsize by the end of this academic year, according to the finalized consolidation recommendations that are being presented to Oakland Unified School Board on Monday.
San Francisco, Oakland to adjust pandemic restrictions next week
Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.
Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.
West Contra Costa Unified's teachers union may call for strike over COVID safety
A survey sent out to teachers last week indicated a majority are in favor of a strike if their demands aren't met.
A survey sent out to teachers last week indicated a majority are in favor of a strike if their demands aren't met.
Death of Stanford nurse highlights mental struggles of heath care professionals during pandemic
The death of a nurse at Stanford Hospital is highlighting mental health challenges many health care professionals are facing as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.
The death of a nurse at Stanford Hospital is highlighting mental health challenges many health care professionals are facing as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.
Oakland Unified won't require students to get vaccinated this year
Students in the Oakland Unified School District will not be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 until school starts up again in the fall.The school district had set a deadline of Monday for all students to be vaccinated or have a medical or personal belief exemption.
Students in the Oakland Unified School District will not be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 until school starts up again in the fall.The school district had set a deadline of Monday for all students to be vaccinated or have a medical or personal belief exemption.
Black youth suicide rate doubles since 2014, California health department says
The pandemic is taking a toll on children's mental health and experts are sounding an alarm about a disturbing increase in depression and suicide among Black youth.
The pandemic is taking a toll on children's mental health and experts are sounding an alarm about a disturbing increase in depression and suicide among Black youth.
California lawmaker pushes for free school buses for public students
The bill would establish a state-funded program to ensure that every TK-12 public school student in California gets transportation to and from school each day
The bill would establish a state-funded program to ensure that every TK-12 public school student in California gets transportation to and from school each day
Community outrage over potential Oakland school closure list
The outpouring at the OUSD board meeting overwhelmed the allotted public comment time as person after person spoke out. Many said the timing of any closures during the pandemic would only add more stress and uncertainty for families.
The outpouring at the OUSD board meeting overwhelmed the allotted public comment time as person after person spoke out. Many said the timing of any closures during the pandemic would only add more stress and uncertainty for families.
California State University prepares to drop SATs and ACTs
“This issue of SAT and ACT testing has overwhelmed students and families for a long time,” said trustee Diego Arambula. “It feels so important to do this.”
“This issue of SAT and ACT testing has overwhelmed students and families for a long time,” said trustee Diego Arambula. “It feels so important to do this.”
SJSU settles sex abuse cover-up lawsuit for $560K with fired whistleblower, attorney says
The attorney for a whistleblower in a sex abuse coverup at San Jose State University announced Tuesday that the university had agreed to a $560,000 settlement of a civil lawsuit filed against the school and its former athletic director, Marie Tuite.
The attorney for a whistleblower in a sex abuse coverup at San Jose State University announced Tuesday that the university had agreed to a $560,000 settlement of a civil lawsuit filed against the school and its former athletic director, Marie Tuite.
OUSD considers closing up to 13 schools permanently, school board member says
The Oakland Unified School District is considering as many as 13 schools to close permanently at the end of this school year, although the list, and decision to close any schools, is still tentative, according to the Oakland Unified School District.
The Oakland Unified School District is considering as many as 13 schools to close permanently at the end of this school year, although the list, and decision to close any schools, is still tentative, according to the Oakland Unified School District.
Missing Stanford nurse's body found along Bay in Fremont, authorities say
A missing Stanford nurse's body was found Thursday afternoon along the Bay in Fremont, officials say. By evening, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office coroner identified the man as Michael Odell, 27.
A missing Stanford nurse's body was found Thursday afternoon along the Bay in Fremont, officials say. By evening, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office coroner identified the man as Michael Odell, 27.
OUSD, teachers' union reach deal on COVID safety plan to avoid strike
The Oakland Unified School District announced on Tuesday that it hammered out an agreement with the teachers' union to resolve differences surrounding COVID safety protocols.
The Oakland Unified School District announced on Tuesday that it hammered out an agreement with the teachers' union to resolve differences surrounding COVID safety protocols.
SAT exams go digital amidst changing college admissions landscape
With SAT exams going to a digital format, test-takers will be allowed to use their own laptops or tablets at a monitored testing site.
With SAT exams going to a digital format, test-takers will be allowed to use their own laptops or tablets at a monitored testing site.
California woefully lacks Black teachers
Experts attribute the lack of Black K-12 teachers in California to a number of barriers, including underrepresentation in teacher credentialing programs, as well as workplace discrimination that prompts some to leave the profession.
Experts attribute the lack of Black K-12 teachers in California to a number of barriers, including underrepresentation in teacher credentialing programs, as well as workplace discrimination that prompts some to leave the profession.
California bill would require all K-12 students get COVID vaccine, remove personal belief exemption
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
Oakland teachers' union, district closer to deal as negotiations go into overtime
Negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the Oakland Unified School District resumed at 4 p.m. Monday as both sides sought to find common ground on COVID safety protocols and avoid a teachers strike.
Negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the Oakland Unified School District resumed at 4 p.m. Monday as both sides sought to find common ground on COVID safety protocols and avoid a teachers strike.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.