Oakland School District calls lead contamination, failure to communicate "unacceptable"
The Oakland Unified School Board addressed elevated levels of lead found in water across school campuses in a packed school board meeting Wednesday night.
High school football player's mom says locker room attack left son with head injuries
Cherie Barfield says her son Dasanni is the Dublin High School freshman who was attacked by four older teenagers and beaten in the school locker room last Friday.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
OUSD board to hear lead updates, vote on superintendent contract
The Oakland Unified school board on Wednesday afternoon will hear from the superintendent on the high levels of lead reported on some campuses on the same night that trustees are expected to extend her contract.
Oakland schools new bus fleet for special need kids electrifies the future
Oakland Unified School District's 100%, electric fleet makes it the nation's first major school system to have electric buses that transport students.
Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.
Richmond school has new home after mold, asbestos crisis
Weeks after the West Contra Costa Unified School District closed a Richmond elementary school because of mold and asbestos, students have started classes at a new, temporary location.
Oakland school district report shows recent lead testing results
The new report highlights recent testing, the latest numbers around lead levels, and contingency plans for drinking water on Oakland school campuses.
San Jose State student found dead in dorm room
A student at San Jose State University was found dead in their dorm room over the weekend, the university confirmed.
Free food market comes to SFUSD middle school
Students and families at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood now have access to a free community market offering meats, fruits, vegetables, and other grocery staples.
San Francisco school board president abruptly resigns
The San Francisco school board president resigned abruptly Friday for health and personal reasons.
These are the most popular college majors, according to a new analysis
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
Antioch schools superintendent fired over bullying claims from staff
The unanimous termination stems from complaints by four staff members that the district's maintenance director, Kenneth Turnage, was bullying them; often shouting, insulting, humiliating, berating, and belittling them.
Kamala Harris' historic nomination shines light on Bay Area roots
Vice-President Kamala Harris's historic nomination to become the Democratic Party presidential nominee is also shining a light on her roots in the Bay Area.
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
UC and CSU systems enact more strict policies on encampments, protests
Encampments at University of California and California State University campuses are not allowed, and leaders plan to crack down on them.
Family of SF man killed 14 years ago hopes $150K reward will bring justice
The family of a San Francisco man shot and killed 14 years ago honored his birthday on Monday, by asking for help in solving his case.
SFUSD: A year of changes and challenges ahead as students return to class
Next month, the district is expected to announce which schools may be closed, consolidated or merged. Teachers, families and school staff are worried about how it will affect their jobs and school communities.
East Oakland dad fed up, says kids are walking past filth and blight to school
An East Oakland father is taking his concerns to social media. He said the city isn’t doing enough to clean up streets in his neighborhood.
Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad talks Town business
Oakland Technical High School alum Ahmed Muhammad has been gearing up for his annual STEM fair for Oakland kids, as he continues to maintain a 4.0 plus GPA at Stanford while advancing programs to help young people in his hometown.