Bay Area nonprofit matches teachers to head start efforts
Nargiz Mammadli and Emmanuel “Manny” Morando Neri both have a passion for teaching, and in particular, teaching young…
San Jose high school investigating ‘human swastika’ formed by students in photo on campus – The Mercury News
Branham High School in San Jose is investigating an antisemitic incident in which a group of students formed…
Bay Area needs to take bilingualism seriously—now – East Bay Times
In San Jose, Spanish isn’t optional. It’s essential. Hospitals, banks—most public-facing companies—aren’t hiring Spanish-speaking workers for diversity’s sake.…
California’s education leadership mishmash makes it hard to know who’s accountable
California’s public school system, which purports to educate nearly 6 million students ranging from 4-year-olds in transitional kindergarten…
Trump cuts ‘terrifying’ for students with disabilities
By Carolyn Jones, CalMatters Lena Deacy at her home in Culver City, on Dec. 1, 2025. Photo by…
Mishmashed leadership in CA education is unaccountable
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Students in a classroom at Achieve Charter School of Paradise in Paradise on May…
Fremont cricket field critics fear the unknown
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Fremont cricket field critics fear the unknown
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Alameda’s Ruby Bridges Elementary visited by its namesake
This month students across the Alameda Unified School District are engaged in multiple efforts to help the members…
CA antisemitism law may fill void after federal cuts
By Carolyn Jones, CalMatters Students walk through the basketball courts at Sherwood Elementary School in Salinas on Feb.…
Pioneering Bay Area outdoor educator Reno Taini looks back on wrangling tough kids, leveraging diversity
Reno Taini has been many things: safari guide in east Africa, explorer-biologist in Mexico, rope-climbing instructor in countries…
Allowing free speech at Berkeley is better than a brawl
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