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Pleasanton, CA · Education
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Stockton mariachi teacher returns to the classroom that changed his life
Salvador Garcia once sat in the classroom where he now teaches mariachi. Back then, he was discovering a love for the music. Today, he's helping students find their own connection to it. "Sometimes it feels surreal. Sometimes it feels like, am I dreaming?" Garcia said. "It really makes me feel...
USA TODAY
California high school football team forfeits game amid controversy
On Friday night, Piner High School (Santa Rosa, CA) was scheduled to play Archie Williams (San Anselmo, CA) in what was supposed to be the program's sixth game of the season. Instead, the team was forced to forfeit a day after a student-led walkout at the school following comments the team's captain made earlier in the month. According to a report from Gus Morris of The Press Democrat, the forfeit came because the Prosectors had only five healthy linemen. However, the lack of players likely stemmed from a situation that began earlier in the month. Previously, one of Piner's team captains posted "Free the Cornell 7" to his Instagram regarding the situation where seven Cornell University students were accused of gang raping another Cornell student back in 2024 during a fraternity party. SFGATE reported that the player in question did not attend the team's dinner Thursday night, but it was unclear whether he faced any other consequences. However, students at the school did not feel the player who made the post faced any accountability, leading to the walkout on the same day as the team's next football game. With the forfeit loss, Piner drops to 2-4 and has lost its
berkeleyhighjacket.com
BHS football team wins 27-10, game ends early amidst violence
At Berkeley High School, football games are traditionally a way to have fun with friends and engage in school community and spirit. However, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, multiple physical and verbal altercations at Jacket Stadium caused BHS’ match against Arroyo High School to end prematurely. Even though it was cut short, BHS won the game 27-10.
richmondconfidential.org
WCCUSD approves Summit Tamalpais’ charter after flagging concerns about test scores and absenteeism
The West Contra Costa Unified School District board narrowly renewed Summit Tamalpais’ charter Wednesday, voting 3-2 to keep the school open through 2032 despite years of declining test scores and graduation rates. Students and educators filled the multiuse room at Lovonya DeJean Middle School to support Summit Tamalpais’ petition,...
lhsepic.com
Homecoming game opponent changed to Monta Vista
After a surprise announcement at the end of today’s staff skit, Lynbrook students and staff learned that Monta Vista High School will replace Ygnacio Valley High School as the opponent for this year’s homecoming football game on Oct. 16. According to Athletics Director Jennifer Griffin, Ygnacio Valley’s administration...
The Learning Tree Preschool
Generations of Growth: How a Fremont Preschool Cultivates Community and Inclusivity
In a world where education often feels hurried and impersonal, The Learning Tree Preschool in Fremont stands as a testament to the enduring power of community-driven, play-based learning. Founded in 1980 by a group of visionary women, this preschool was born out of a desire to provide quality childcare in an environment where play and learning coexist harmoniously. Today, it continues to thrive under the stewardship of Alee Capps, a former student who has come full circle to carry on a legacy that has touched countless lives. The Learning Tree's story is intertwined with the lives of its community members, many of whom have walked its halls as children, only to return years later with their offspring. "One of the most meaningful parts is seeing former students return with their own children," Alee shares, her voice filled with pride. The preschool's ability to transcend generations is not just a testament to its educational approach but to the community bonds it has nurtured over the decades.
SFGate
berkeleyhighjacket.com
Misguided school event policies need to be reframed
On Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, Berkeley High School’s varsity football game against Arroyo High School was stopped in the third quarter after multiple fights broke out in the stands. Police promptly responded, and although officers did not find a gun, the Berkeley Fire Department responded as well, assessing at least one person for injuries. In response, BHS principal Juan Raygoza emailed BHS students, families, and the broader community to announce stricter admissions policies for all future home games. BHS students must now present a physical school ID. A strict no-bag policy is to be enforced, tickets must be purchased online, and only students from BHS and the opposing team are allowed to enter.
hoodline.com
SFUSD Says Informal Removals Aren’t Allowed, but It Can’t Count Them
San Francisco Unified School District — District at Center of Discipline Policy. San Francisco Unified says sending a student home for discipline without recording a formal suspension is not acceptable. But the district also says it has no system to count how often students are removed informally, according to The San Francisco Standard. That gap is central to a family’s account reported by the Standard: Roberto Guzman Rivera said his 8-year-old son was sent home early and told he would be suspended for the rest of the day, though no formal suspension was recorded.
highereddive.com
Coalition for the Common Good tells accreditor it has authority over Antioch
The Coalition for the Common Good’s president told Antioch University’s accreditor last week that he has authority to “take any and all actions necessary” on accreditation-related matters for Antioch. CCG President John Comerford also told the Higher Learning Commission in the Oct. 1 letter that the...
amadorvalleytoday.org
From Pleasanton to the Netherlands: Exploring Decker Gillette’s 10-Month Exchange Journey
Decker Gillette (‘27) didn’t spend his 2025-2026 school year navigating the hallways of Pleasanton like most students. Through the Rotary Youth Exchange, Gillette left the familiarity of California for a 10-month study-abroad program in the Netherlands, an experience that led to new perspectives on education and independence. A...
berkeleyhighjacket.com
Mid-semester schedule changes affect hundreds of students
The 2026-27 school year kicked off with a stuffy start, as many Berkeley High School students and teachers were faced with 40-person sixth period classes. These overcrowded classrooms lasted for the first few weeks of school, but as of Tuesday, Sept. 8, 158 randomly selected students’ schedules were changed, switching them into newly created or less crowded classes.
Oakland North
OUSD board renews AIMS’ charter but flags teacher credential and other issues
The packed gymnasium at La Escuelita Elementary School erupted in cheers on Tuesday night as the Oakland Unified School District board voted to approve AIMS High School’s charter renewal petition. The room was filled with students, family, and staff with matching red T-shirts and posters in support of the...
The Voice of San Francisco
Ending the n-word in San Francisco public schools
Led by Rev. Amos Brown, pastor emeritus of San Francisco’s Third Baptist Church and longtime NAACP leader, community leaders called on San Francisco Superintendent of Schools Maria Su and the Board of Education to take swift, concerted action to combat students’ use of the n-word in public schools. “There has been an outbreak of hate […] The post Ending the n-word in San Francisco public schools appeared first on The Voice of San Francisco .
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It’s hot in Oakland classrooms, soon we’ll know just how hot
Most of the Bay Area is under a heat advisory until Thursday evening. And in Oakland, the schools are hot. But leaders there are taking steps to cool classrooms down. This summer, the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) started coating school roofs with reflective paint, building shade structures, removing asphalt, and installing tinted films on windows to reduce solar heat. It’s part of a $12 million district-wide program to cool schools down.
thewildcattribune.com
School Spirit Matters More Than You Think
At Dougherty Valley High School, I’ve noticed that not many people participate in school spirit activities. They mostly hear about it from the few students promoting it and then it goes in one ear and out the other. In over 1000 high school students, 75% of students with higher levels of school spirit perform above average academically. That three-quarters majority isn’t just luck, but proof that student belonging and achievement are deeply intertwined. When schools treat sports games, rallies and spirit days as extra, they lose the connection these activities have to students that is so vital for academic success. School spirit matters more than you think and it should be emphasized more by the student body, leadership and staff of DVHS to build a genuine sense of pride and belonging.
sfbayview.com
Twelve promising students graduate from the Love Life Foundation’s summer college prep class
For nearly three decades, Don Lacy has led the LoveLife Foundation following the tragic murder of his daughter LoEshe’ Lacy near McClymonds High School in West Oakland, which she attended. Since that time, Donald Lacy has been able to transform his pain and turn the LoveLife Foundation into one of the most important voices in the Bay Area when it comes to empowering youth.