California school superintendent Tony Thurmond announces run for governor
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday announced he's running for governor in 2026.
San Francisco supervisors to vote on algebra ballot measure
Some San Francisco leaders want more middle school students to be able to take algebra.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
UCSF nurses' union says increased workplace violence linked to hiring freeze
Registered nurses at the University of California, San Francisco say they have seen an increase in workplace violence since the medical center imposed a hiring freeze four months ago.
SJSU students commemorate International Girls in Aviation Day
Saturday marks International Girls in Aviation Day, and Bay Area scholars took point on the celebration.
2 minors arrested for 'possible' shooting, gang activity at North Bay high school
Two teenagers were arrested for a possible shooting and gang activity at a Santa Rosa high school, according to police.
Mother for rent: Parents can hire 'second mom' for their college kids
A new concierge service called Daisy Bug Delivery is growing in popularity, offering a second mom to visit students on college campuses.
MLK Library in San Jose celebrates 20 years
The Dr. Martin Luther King library in San Jose is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
California community college students offered dual admission to Cal State University
Cal State University hopes this program will increase access to its schools and make it easier for community college students to earn a bachelor’s degree for less money and faster.
More controversy follows Sunol school board’s decision to ban Pride flags
A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.
UC president’s Berkeley home vandalized; regents reject buying him home in Piedmont
The University of California regents want to protect President Michael Drake, whose Berkeley home has been the target of vandals — including racist graffiti. But they won't buy Drake a nearly $13 million home in Piedmont.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
California has the top two best public universities in the country, according to new rankings
Two California universities were ranked No. 1 for public colleges, in the latest edition of U.S. News and World Report's annual list.
San Jose school trustee censured after meeting with anti-critical race theory group
District officials denounced the actions of board member Marc Cooper, saying he misrepresented its curriculum and violated bylaws, as well as the state education code.
Dreamforce Day 2: Gov. Newsom's attendance, $6.5M fundraiser for UCSF
Thousands of Dreamforce attendees packed Chase Center Wednesday for the Dreamfest benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. The event raised an estimated $6.5 million for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
Spirit Airlines partners with Liberty University flight school, looks to address pilot shortage
The Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program is the the tenth of its kind nationwide.
Berkeley sounding its first emergency sirens for testing this weekend
The city of Berkeley is testing their newly installed outdoor warning system for the first time on Sunday, September 17. Ten sirens have been installed throughout the City.
No students involved in deadly stabbing near San Jose State University campus
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing in a parking garage near San Jose State University.
Lawrence Livermore scientist engages students in STEM, using their phones
As efforts continue to try to get more students engaged in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), one Bay Area scientist has created a program, designed to break down barriers.
California State University approves 6% tuition hike
Attending a California State University is getting a little more expensive.