Mt. Diablo Unified to cut $10M, including some music programs
The Mt. Diablo Unified school board voted to cut $10 million from the budget, which includes the 4th and 5th grade band and orchestra classes.
Ukraine's thriving democracy is a problem for Russia, says Kathryn Stoner
Kathryn Stoner, a senior fellow at the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Thursday about the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
University of California sees record breaking number of applications
The University of California says its campuses received a record-breaking number of applications for fall 2022, now putting the UC system as one of the most sought-after higher education systems in the world, according to figures released Thursday.
LGBTQ+ pride prom coming to East Bay high schools
"Going to a place where you can say you are queer, be your full self without worrying about being bullied is magical," said one transgender student.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
BYU student displaces 22 in dorm after attempting to make rocket fuel on stove
A BYU student attempting to make rocket fuel on the stove in their dorm caused an explosion, displacing 22 other students in the building.
District faces pushback against potential San Francisco school district layoffs
San Francisco schools are looking at cutting staff to offset a severe budget crisis. While the district is set to vote on looking at reducing staff, the teachers union is demanding the district to not make any cuts, and instead are calling on the state to increase funding.
Oil prices, Silicon Valley business, jeopardized by Russian and Ukrainian conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the stakes for a Russian invasion of Ukraine Monday, causing a ripple effect on the global economy, and heightening anxiety for both Russian and Ukrainian residents across the Bay Area.
Parents aren't taking the Oakland school closures sitting down as protests continue
While Parker Elementary and Middle School in East Oakland was closed Monday for President's Day, many parents are upset their school is slated to close permanently at the end of the school year. They came to rally support in hopes of keeping it open.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
More protests ahead in light of Oakland school closures
Parents at an Oakland elementary school on Monday are planning more protests, hoping to prevent their school building from closing.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Resolution to delay Oakland schools consolidation rejected by board
The Oakland Unified School District's emergency board meeting held a vote on Friday that rejected a proposed amendment to delay the consolidation plan that closes some of the district's schools.
As pressure builds, Oakland school district now considering delaying campus closures
The Oakland Unified School board is hosting a special meeting Friday night to possibly reverse course and delay school closure plans that they voted on last week.
Support grows in Ukraine to join NATO, says former U.S. Ambassador
Steven Pifer, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and current William Perry Fellow at Stanford University, spoke to Mornings on 2 on Thursday about the current crisis in Ukraine and why he believes the Biden Administration has been effective in creating a united front against Russia with European allies.
Cal State chancellor resigns over handling of sex misconduct
The chancellor of California State University, the nation's largest public university system, has resigned after accusations that he mishandled sexual misconduct allegations.
UC Berkeley employee crashes truck into sorority house, dozens displaced
A UC Berkeley employee crashed a truck into a sorority house causing an evacuation and the displacement of dozens of students early Thursday morning.
Pence met with protests ahead of Stanford speech
Former Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech to a sold-out crowd at Stanford University Thursday evening. It's the third stop on his 2021-2022 campus tour. But former President Trump's second-in-command was met with protests ahead of the event.
Bay Area Catholic schools see jump in enrollment after years of decline
Nationwide, enrollment in Catholic schools is rebounding after years of decline. Schools in the Bay Area are seeing this trend too.
Berkeley researchers look to preserve Rainbow Sign's place in Bay Area Black history
Berkeley researchers are making sure a building – now occupied by the City of Berkeley – gets its due for its role in Bay Area Black history.