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Covid outbreaks force rural California school closures
Just weeks after schools reopened for the school year, some rural California campuses are closing temporarily to stop Covid outbreaks from spreading among students and staff. This week, at...Read More
District seeks $2.9 million to keep classrooms clear of wildfire smoke
San Francisco Unified School District officials are looking into spending $2.9 million on portable air purifiers to combat poor air quality from wildfires, district officials said on Monday. Most...Read More
District short dozens of teachers as schools set to reopen
Despite San Francisco students returning to class next week, the district is struggling to fill more than 50 vacant teacher positions.Read More
California issues broad school teacher, staff vaccination mandate
California will become the first state in the nation to require teachers and other school employees to get vaccinated or else face weekly Covid-19 testing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced...Read More
San Francisco school district to require staff vaccinations next month
The San Francisco Unified School District will require its teachers and other staff members to be vaccinated by Sept. 7 or to submit to weekly Covid-19 testing, school district...Read More
South San Francisco district to fully reopen schools next week
The South San Francisco Unified School District will reopen for traditional, in-class instruction this coming Wednesday. Home to one adult school and 15 schools at the elementary, middle and...Read More
New program lets fourth-graders, families visit state parks for free
California will soon offer free annual passes to 19 state parks for fourth-grade students and their families. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 148 Thursday, establishing the California State...Read More
California eases entry requirement for teaching credential program
California’s newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests that had been required to earn a teaching credential if they take approved coursework. Teacher...Read More
Techie student team uses skills to connect youth, young adults with mental health services
The city of San Jose launched a new community-build mental health platform on Friday that helps youth and young adults to find services. OneSJ, a website offered in English,...Read More
Lawmaker secures state funding for new Chinatown arts, media center
Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, on Thursday announced he was able to secure $26.5 million in state funding for a new arts and media center in San Francisco’s Chinatown...Read More
California keeps indoor school mask mandate despite CDC’s relaxed guidance
State public health officials announced Friday that they will release updated guidance for the fall school semester next week encouraging schools to return to full in-person classes. The California...Read More
City officials help celebrate opening of new Mission District childcare center
Mission Neighborhood Centers celebrated the opening of its 12th early childcare center Thursday morning with the support of community organizers and city officials. The new MNC Mission center is...Read More
West Contra Costa school district reaches tentative agreement with teacher’s union
Officials with the West Contra Costa Unified School District said Monday they reached a tentative agreement with United Teachers of Richmond for the coming school year. District officials said...Read More
Four more San Francisco libraries reopen with ‘Browse and Bounce’ program
More San Francisco Public Library branches reopened Monday for limited in-person services, including the Ortega, Richmond/Sen. Milton Marks Jr. and Visitacion Valley branches. The Excelsior branch will open its...Read More
Diploma deadline approaches for veterans, Japanese Americans who missed high school due to wars
United States veterans who weren’t able to finish high school due to military service are now able to receive those diplomas. The deadline is Tuesday. Operation Recognition, hosted by...Read More
Seven San Jose library branches reopen doors for indoor services
The San Jose Public Library is reopening seven branches on Monday for limited indoor services and giving out goodie bags for the first 100 visitors to celebrate the end...Read More
Woman allegedly punches students, teacher before vandalizing Santa Rosa classroom
Police arrested a 48-year-old woman suspected of punching students and a teacher Wednesday morning at a Santa Rosa school. Eva Lady, of Santa Rosa, was spotted by school staff...Read More
School sends students home as police investigate suspicious van, shooting threat
Students getting in-person instruction at a Richmond elementary school have returned to distance learning for the rest of this week after a van with a disturbing message was found...Read More