Which US states still require students to learn cursive handwriting?
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
California State University reaches agreement with faculty union after workers went on strike
In a late development on Monday, California State University announced they reached a tentative agreement with the faculty union after workers went on strike that same day.
California ends COVID isolation rule for asymptomatic cases as winter infections climb
Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are improving, according to new and significantly loosened guidelines from the California Department of Public Health.
Stanford WBB coach becomes most winningest coach in NCAA history
At Stanford, women's basketball coach Tara Vanderveer made history Sunday afternoon.
California State University faculty strike affects all 23 campuses
Thousands of college professors and other faculty members are set to start a week-long strike Monday. It's part of a system-wide strike across all California State Universities.
SFUSD and OUSD under federal investigation for religious and ethnic discrimination
Two of the Bay Area biggest school districts are under investigation for discriminatory civil rights violations by the U.S. Department of Education.
Family of Kristin Smart family sues Cal Poly for wrongful death
The family of a California college student who vanished nearly three decades ago sued the school on Thursday, alleging it caused Kristin Smart’s murder through negligence.
San Francisco and Oakland school districts under federal investigation
Two Bay Area school districts are under investigation for civil rights violations. The U.S. Department of Education says it's investigating both Oakland and San Francisco Unified School Districts.
Mississippi mom says 7-year-old son was written up for saying 'Jesus Christ' at school
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
Brock Purdy's younger brother commits to play football at San Jose State
Chubba Purdy, the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, has committed to play football at San Jose State University.
Cannabis courses offered at CSU East Bay in Hayward
If you're a student looking to get certified, Friday is the last day to enroll this session for the cannabis education program at Cal State East Bay.
Stanford searches for a new president as college leaders come under more scrutiny
The school’s last president, Marc Tessier Lavigne, resigned last year after the veracity of papers he wrote were called into question.
UC Berkeley moves forward with turning People's Park into housing; protesters vow not to back down
Protesters on Monday saId they won't back down from trying to re-occupy People's Park in Berkeley after law enforcement and construction crews removed people and structures at the park last week to prepare the area for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing on the site.
Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Richard Thornton dies: US Olympian was Bay Area swim coach
U.S. Olympian and Bay Area swim coach Richard Thornton died after collapsing on a beach in Santa Cruz.
Timeline and photos: The turbulent history of People's Park in Berkeley
The site of People's Park has faced decades of uncertainty.
Protesters decry housing plans for Berkeley People's Park - an 'historic community space'
Dozens of protesters hit the streets of Berkeley on Thursday to call for an end to UC Berkeley's construction plans at the historic People's Park.
Protestors clash at People's Park as authorities clear out, install shipping containers as barricades
Berkeley's historic People's Park was cleared out by police as Cal looks to build student housing in the green space.