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MSJ restricts Wi-Fi for personal devices starting October 27

On October 27, FUSD decommissioned the DO Staff and Cutover networks at MSJ, replacing them with new networks, including FUSD Internal for district-issued laptops and FUSD Guest MS for visitors. While school-issued Chromebooks and district-issued laptops remain connected, most students were not given passwords to the networks and can no longer access the Internet on their personal devices.

Fremont, CA · 2d
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Bay Area High School Football Sees Declining Interest

Declining student interest and participation are putting the future of high school football—and the school traditions built around it—at risk. In the Bay Area, some schools have been unable to field teams, while academic pressure may be contributing to the shift in priorities. At Fremont High School, efforts to keep football accessible include making it a no-cut sport and having program members recruit and answer questions from potential players.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 3d
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ihsvoice.com

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Past, Present, Principal: Mr. Martinez Returns to Irvington

Following former Principal Stan Hicks’ retirement at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Principal David Martinez has begun his term leading Irvington’s administration. As the new school year begins, Mr. Martinez has proceeded to set the tone for the rest of his term. For Mr. Martinez, his...

Fremont, CA · 2d
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The Washington Times

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Hazing probe leads to suspension of football program at Bay Area high school

A San Francisco Bay Area high school football program and its head coach have been suspended amid a local police investigation into hazing in the program.

El Cerrito, CA · 2d

losgatan.com

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Teens donate 100 Chromebooks to Campbell elementary school

A group of Bay Area teenagers is proving that young people can make a meaningful difference in their communities. Kids Empower Kids (KEK), a youth-led nonprofit founded in 2021, has partnered with Rosemary Elementary School in Campbell to provide 100 Chromebooks to students while expanding academic support through tutoring and classroom volunteering.

Campbell, CA · 2d

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IIT Delhi Alumni reunite in California for future roadmap

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Diya TV) — More than 140 graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi gathered in Santa Clara, California, on Oct. 24, to reconnect with their alma mater and learn about its plans for the next decade. The gathering brought together Indian diaspora members from...

Santa Clara, CA · 1d

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Berkeley High students deserve consistent grading standards

Every school is different, often with distinct schedules, classes, and requirements. The same is true for teachers who build their classroom rules and environments, each slightly different from the rest. However, it is time for the Berkeley Unified School District to consider whether giving teachers the freedom to decide their own grading policies creates more harm than good.

Berkeley, CA · 2d

losgatan.com

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Los Gatos High School football team clinches a share of PAL Bay Division championship

It’s a good thing Los Gatos High School football coach Mark Krail scheduled some perennial powers in non-league competition because the Wildcats certainly aren’t getting much resistance from Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division opponents this season. Los Gatos has steamrolled four division foes, with Menlo-Atherton being the latest...

Los Gatos, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Fremont parents score a win in Tesla's bid to increase emissions near a school

Regulators admitted to redaction errors in a review of Tesla's application.

Fremont, CA · 3d

SFGate

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Edsource: Lawsuit Over Principals Interference In Mountain View Student Newspaper To Go To Trial

A Santa Clara County Superior Judge has ruled that a lawsuit alleging violations of free press rights of former student journalists and their former adviser at Mountain View High School can go to trial, court records show. Article continues below this ad. The case, filed in 2024, centers on a...

Santa Clara County, CA · 1d

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Open mic: Pittsburg High club provides platform for young people to express themselves

One by one, each student came to the mic, accepting the warm embrace of the crowd’s encouragement. Previous worries of speaking have gone with the wind as each shared poetry, spoken word pieces, or thought-provoking revelations. The performers are “Off the Streets, Onto Stages” — the motto for the...

Pittsburg, CA · 2d

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Mr. Estes: A Life of Service

Tracy High School welcomes Mr. Estes, the new fire service instructor for the fire service program. A former student of Tracy High, class of 1998, who immediately joined the army at just 17 ½. Though after his time in the army, he began his journey to becoming a firefighter, and to now being Tracy High School’s very own fire service instructor. He shares his story of what it took to get where he is now. A hardworking man who leads by example, teaching by his experiences to ensure his students learn to be the best they can possibly be.

Tracy, CA · 4d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Bay Area high school football games of the week: SRV faces Monte Vista

The historic rivalry game between the two Danville high schools will see two 8-1 teams squaring off, with the EBAL Mountain Division title at stake.

Danville, CA · 2d

Contra Costa Herald

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Six Contra Costa County schools among California’s best in 2027 U.S. News Rankings

PLEASANT HILL, Calif.— According to U.S. News & World Report, six Contra Costa County elementary and middle schools are among the top-ranked schools in California in its 2027 Best K-8 Schools rankings. Wagner Ranch Elementary School in the Orinda Union School District (OUSD) ranked No. 36 among California elementary...

Contra Costa County, CA · 4d

The Almanac Online

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Journalist Alexis Madrigal to appear at Stanford

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The cranes at the Oakland Seaport are far more than just industrial landmarks we see as we drive by on Highway 880. In his 2025 book, “The Pacific Circuit,” journalist Alexis Madrigal explored how they are testaments to the powers of globalization, with international shipping a key force that shifted our culture during the 20th century and left an imprint on a key port like Oakland.

Stanford, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Bay Area high school football team, coach suspended amid hazing investigation

El Cerrito High School’s football program and the team’s head coach have been suspended during a police investigation into allegations of hazing involving at least 22 athletes.

El Cerrito, CA · 2d

KQED

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SF Teachers Union Suffers a Shutout Loss in School Board Election

San Francisco school board president Phil Kim and newcomers Tim Tung and Autumn Brown Garibay have won three open school board seats, shutting out candidates backed by the teachers’ union for the first time in more than a decade. A field of eight candidates was vying for three spots...

San Francisco, CA · 3d

Pleasanton Weekly

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PUSD says Hearst Elementary still an option for maintenance yard

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hearst Elementary School parents and neighbors are still urging the Pleasanton Unified School District to rule out the school as a potential relocation site for its maintenance, operations and transportation (MOT) facilities, citing concerns about the loss of playing field space, safety and lack of communication regarding the plan.

Pleasanton, CA · 4d

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Gabi Brito, #1 Recruit In Girls’ High School Class of 2028, Sends Verbal Commitment To Cal

Brito is a dynamic sprinter, owning the fastest times in the girls' high school class of 2028 in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly and 200 IM. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

Berkeley, CA · 4d

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COMMENTARY: Oakland’s Black Students Have Gained Ground: We Shouldn’t Stop Now

Oakland’s Black students are making faster gains in reading and math than Black students statewide, according to state data released Oct. 15. Those gains followed decisions by school board President Jennifer Brouhard and Vice President Valarie Bachelor to keep schools open, invest in Black students and support teachers. Since...

Oakland, CA · 4d