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SF Teachers Union at Risk of Shutout Loss in School Board Election

A day after San Francisco school board president Phil Kim won his reelection bid, candidates backed by the teachers union appeared in danger of missing the cut for two other open seats, according to the latest results released Wednesday afternoon. A field of eight candidates was vying for three spots...

San Francisco, CA · 1d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d
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Boys football | Highlanders dominate Pinole Valley

Piedmont gets win, heads to finale at Alameda on November 6. Piedmont High School’s boys football team played what might be its best game of the season, defeating host Pinole Valley in a nonleague game on October 30, 31-16. The Highlanders improved to 3-6 on the season and will...

Pinole, CA · 2d

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Oakland City College sets logo and mascot

Oakland CA – After students, faculty and community members voted for the panther to be the mascot for Oakland City College, Peralta Community College District community members will now battle for the chance to have their own panther design be part of the official logo. During the Oct. 13...

Oakland, CA · 3d

MedPage Today

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How Did History's Deadliest Pathogen Infect a Private High School?

Anatomy of a tuberculosis outbreak in the Bay Area

San Francisco, CA · 4d

tricityvoice.com

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Hayward school district recognizes students with perfect CAASPP scores

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is recognizing 63 students who had perfect scores in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), formerly the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) test. Students in grades 3 to 8 and 11 take both English Language Arts (ELA) and math in the spring....

Hayward, CA · 3d

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OUSD Receives State Review of District Finances; Outlines Progress Since January

Alameda County Office of Education has called the budget ‘a materially stronger submission than the district has filed in recent years’. Caption: Dr. Denise Saddler. Courtesy photo. The Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT), the state-funded nonprofit in charge of advocating for budget cuts and school closures in...

Alameda County, CA · 3d

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Newark Middle School runners win league title

The Newark Middle School’s boys’ cross-country team won the Southern Alameda County Middle Athletic League (SACMAL) championship for the first time in 10 years. The SACMAL league includes 11 middle schools, which span from Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union City and Newark. With the cross-country season...

Newark, CA · 3d

Deseret News

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Opinion: The false promise of ‘holistic admissions’ in higher ed

Letting a student into an engineering program without knowing if they can do higher math hurts the school and the student.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Students reimagine future of downtown SF

As city leaders work to bring new life to downtown San Francisco, a group of high school students offered their own ideas for what the area could look like in the future. Twelve high school students and recent graduates participated in a summer internship organized by Neighborhood X Labs, a youth nonprofit focused on helping students explore professional opportunities. The program partnered with the Downtown Development Corporation as the city prepared a 20-year plan for downtown.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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College plans to close on-campus bookstore

De Anza College may lose its in-person bookstore by June 30 next year, as a campus-wide task force opted for an online store with a small physical storefront. This move would leave Cañada College, Skyline College and the College of San Mateo as the nearest Bay Area community colleges with on-campus bookstores.

Cupertino, CA · 4d

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English department wins honors for student success

Los Medanos College’s English Department has been recognized with the 2026 Pathway Champion of Placement Award for its efforts to improve Latinx student success in transfer-level English. Presented by the Campaign for College Opportunity, the award recognizes LMC’s work to make college-level coursework more accessible and help students progress...

Pittsburg, CA · 4d

High School On SI

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San Mateo Serra takes back West Catholic Athletic League title from defending champion Riordan

Fast start, emphatic finish from long line of college-bound seniors leads Padres to emphatic road victory

San Francisco, CA · 5d

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Alexa Dack Hired as AV Pom Coach After Team’s Coaching Turnover

Amador Valley’s Pom team has hired Alexa Dack, a dance instructor with 11 years of teaching experience, after a coachless start to the season. The team hopes her leadership brings stability while preserving the student-driven teamwork that helped it persevere. Dack has 11 years of teaching experience at Bella...

Amador Valley, CA · 3d

Breitbart

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Don with It: Woke California College Caves and Axes Mascot After 90+ Years

For close to a century the University of San Francisco (USF) has warmly embraced “The Don” — a costumed figure sporting a pencil-thin mustache and a green Spanish-style hat who has roamed the sidelines in support of a host of sporting endeavors. “The Don” has now been...

San Francisco, CA · 4d

San Francisco Chronicle

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High school football top 10: Serra clinches at least a tie for WCAL title

Serra solidified its hold on the No. 2 spot in the Chronicle’s High School football rankings with a 49-14 win over Riordan, the WCAL defending champs.

San Mateo, CA · 3d

Curious Explorers Academy

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Fostering Curiosity and Community Through Early Education in the Bay Area

Near the Richmore Village and Metro Square, where families seek nurturing environments for their young ones, Curious Explorers Academy stands as a beacon of promise and potential. Founded by Amrita Ghai, Curious Explorers Academy offers more than just childcare; it provides a vibrant community where learning and growth go hand in hand. The academy's playful yet structured approach to early education has captured the hearts of many parents in the area, making it a beloved institution that prepares children not just for school, but for life.

Richmond, CA · 3d

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New year, new staff: Meet your new teachers part 2

Born and raised in San Francisco, librarian Vivian Jeung went to Lowell High School before studying psychology at UC Berkeley. In the past, she has taught fourth grade as well as middle school English. As someone who always loved to read, she felt that the transition from teacher to librarian was rather natural.

San Francisco, CA · 4d