East Bay school once slated to close now saved, rebuilt after community effort
Lake Elementary in San Pablo, which was slated to close more than a decade ago is now in the process of being completely rebuilt after parents, teachers and the community rallied to save it. The first phase of the project opened today.
Could California ban cell phones at schools?: Newsom urges districts to limit students' use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to limit students' smartphone use on campus. LAUSD's student cell phone ban goes into effect in January.
Cal, Stanford record-breaking wins at Paris Olympics, surpassed medal counts of many countries
Stanford and Cal set records at the Paris Olympics, collectively winning more medals than most countries.
Emerald High in Dublin 1st new Alameda County high school in 50 years
Emerald High School in Dublin is a brand new campus that will welcome students on Tuesday for the first time.
Changes in store for Oakland students this year
Students in Oakland go back to school on Monday and there are changes that many may notice this year.
Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
Mistah F.A.B.'s backpack giveaway helps 500 students prepare for the new school year
Hundreds of East Bay students are feeling prepared for the new school year after getting all of their school supplies for free at a giveaway hosted by rapper and activist Mistah F.A.B.
Parents shocked to learn Oakland charter school permanently closed on first day of school
An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.
Reports of shots fired at UC Berkeley Clark Kerr campus track prompts lockdown
Students were alerted that there were reports of shots being fired at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus track Thursday morning, according to the university's warning system.
No cell phones at growing number of Bay Area campuses
Thursday marks the first day of school at the Mount Diablo Unified School District, which means hundreds of high school students on one East Bay campus will discover what it feels like to be cell-phone free, all day.
Volunteers help beautify Oakland schools
About 300 volunteers are visiting 30 schools in the Oakland Unified School District this week to help clean up and prepare for students to come back to the classroom.
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
California universities among 'most beautiful' in America
Architectural Digest has named two Bay Area college campuses among the most beautiful in America.
Dead body found near City College San Francisco
A dead body was found Wednesday morning near City College and San Francisco, police shared.
UC Santa Cruz failed to accurately report crime data: state audit
A state audit found that UC Santa Cruz failed to accurately report crime data.The state auditor reviewed six institutions, including CSU Chico, Imperial Valley College, Mount Saint Mary's University, Orange Coast College and UC Santa Cruz.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Understanding California's transitional kindergarten
Noelle DeLaney with The National School Choice Awareness Foundation explains California's transitional kindergarten program. For help on your kids education, visit www.schoolchoiceawareness.org
University of California President Michael Drake stepping down
UC President Michael Drake is stepping down after the 2024-2025 school year.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Feds charge man with firebombing UC Berkeley police car
U.S. attorneys charged a 34-year-old East Bay man for allegedly lighting Molotov cocktails under a police car in Berkeley.