Ethnic studies to be required for California high school students
Along with English, science, math and other graduation requirements, California high school students will have to take a course in ethnic studies to get a diploma starting in 2029-30.
Along with English, science, math and other graduation requirements, California high school students will have to take a course in ethnic studies to get a diploma starting in 2029-30.
In California, inconsistent school COVID rules are the norm
Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and the so-called Swiss cheese model for keeping classrooms safe, which has become the butt of a few jokes.
Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and the so-called Swiss cheese model for keeping classrooms safe, which has become the butt of a few jokes.
Hayward school district blames declining enrollment for closures
Teachers and families in the East Bay said they were blindsided by one district’s proposal to close schools. The Hayward Unified School District is looking at closing five elementary schools come next school year. The district said it’s based on declining enrollment.
Teachers and families in the East Bay said they were blindsided by one district’s proposal to close schools. The Hayward Unified School District is looking at closing five elementary schools come next school year. The district said it’s based on declining enrollment.
SJSU President Mary Papazian to resign after criticism over sexual abuse scandal
San Jose State University president Mary Papazian announced her intention to resign at the end of the fall semester in a letter to the campus Thursday.
San Jose State University president Mary Papazian announced her intention to resign at the end of the fall semester in a letter to the campus Thursday.
Stanford researchers say you should trust science-based vaccine approval process for kids
Researchers at Stanford University have been running a pediatric study of the Pfizer vaccine and were among the first in the nation to administer the shot to young children.
Researchers at Stanford University have been running a pediatric study of the Pfizer vaccine and were among the first in the nation to administer the shot to young children.
Family of Timberview High School shooting suspect says he was being bullied
“The decision he made, taking the gun, we are not justifying that. That was not right. But he was trying to protect himself. We hope the police department does the investigation properly,” the Timberview High School shooting suspect's family told reporters.
“The decision he made, taking the gun, we are not justifying that. That was not right. But he was trying to protect himself. We hope the police department does the investigation properly,” the Timberview High School shooting suspect's family told reporters.
Schools superintendent makes it clear: Social media challenges involving assault won't be tolerated
We've seen the story about the the trending social media challenge, known as “devious licks” on TikTok. Now some kids have apparently moved on to the next thing. San Francisco schools is already showing zero tolerance for such antics.
We've seen the story about the the trending social media challenge, known as “devious licks” on TikTok. Now some kids have apparently moved on to the next thing. San Francisco schools is already showing zero tolerance for such antics.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Facing teacher shortage, San Jose Unified counselors substitute in classrooms
Academic and child welfare counselors, intervention specialists, student services coaches, among others in the largest San Jose school district, will be "on call" several times a month for substitute teaching duties--a decision that will hurt students who need mental health support, said members of the San Jose Unified Equity Coalition.
Academic and child welfare counselors, intervention specialists, student services coaches, among others in the largest San Jose school district, will be "on call" several times a month for substitute teaching duties--a decision that will hurt students who need mental health support, said members of the San Jose Unified Equity Coalition.
Latina Club fosters pride and security for immigrant students at Oakland International High School
They came from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Peru without a road map. The Latina Club helps these young students relate with others and navigate their new world in Oakland.
They came from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Peru without a road map. The Latina Club helps these young students relate with others and navigate their new world in Oakland.
California releases new student discipline guidelines
Schools should offer more counseling, suspend fewer students and address the underlying mental health challenges of students who misbehave in class, according to the state's new school discipline guidelines.
Schools should offer more counseling, suspend fewer students and address the underlying mental health challenges of students who misbehave in class, according to the state's new school discipline guidelines.
Reaction mixed after governor orders student vaccines
Some are hailing Gov.
Some are hailing Gov.
West Contra Costa Unified School District issues mandatory student vaccination rules
Even as they endorsed it, some West Contra Costa Unified District trustees expressed concern about how the requirement will be implemented and how it might affect student enrollment and performance.
Even as they endorsed it, some West Contra Costa Unified District trustees expressed concern about how the requirement will be implemented and how it might affect student enrollment and performance.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Mom shot by school resource officer to be removed from life support against her family's wishes
A young mother who was shot by a school resource officer in Long Beach and was declared brain dead is expected to be removed from life support on Thursday against her family's wishes.
A young mother who was shot by a school resource officer in Long Beach and was declared brain dead is expected to be removed from life support on Thursday against her family's wishes.
University of California set to approve controversial housing at People's Park
UC Berkeley is expected to approve $300 million for a student housing development in People's Park that critics say would destroy an important piece of history.
UC Berkeley is expected to approve $300 million for a student housing development in People's Park that critics say would destroy an important piece of history.
Governor Newsom writes children’s book about boy with dyslexia
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has written a children’s book. The book draws upon Newsom’s dyslexia in telling of a boy named Ben and his struggles in school. The words will appear in OpenDyslexic font to make it more readable for people with dyslexia.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has written a children’s book. The book draws upon Newsom’s dyslexia in telling of a boy named Ben and his struggles in school. The words will appear in OpenDyslexic font to make it more readable for people with dyslexia.
In wake of deadly school crossing guard accident, Lafayette officials to discuss safety improvements
With kids going back to classrooms, more attention has to be paid to crossing guards, who are among those most vulnerable to inattentive, impolite or impaired drivers.
With kids going back to classrooms, more attention has to be paid to crossing guards, who are among those most vulnerable to inattentive, impolite or impaired drivers.
As school resumes, crossing guards are dealing with increased dangers
KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
'Major problem' with fleas forces 2 Oakland schools to close
Two elementary schools in Oakland will be temporarily closed for cleaning to get rid of a flea infestation, school officials said.
Two elementary schools in Oakland will be temporarily closed for cleaning to get rid of a flea infestation, school officials said.