A Californian takes national spelling bee title; Orinda boy ties for 6th – East Bay Times
By BEN NUCKOLS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrey Parikh felt his body shake from nerves and doubts…
Can California Convince Teens to Work in Construction?
“So —” “I’m going to the University of Oregon.” “Colorado School of Mines.” “Syracuse University.” “C.S.U.—L.A.” “I wanted…
San Jose students take third at national quiz competition
South Bay brainiacs — watch out. A team of five elementary and middle school-aged students in San Jose…
San Jose students take third at national quiz competition
South Bay brainiacs — watch out. A team of five elementary and middle school-aged students in San Jose…
Orinda seventh-grader to compete in finals of national spelling bee – The Mercury News
An Orinda seventh-grader is among the nine finalists who’ll compete Thursday night for the title in the Scripps…
Why aren’t governor candidates talking about education?
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Students walk through the campus at Hanford West High School on April 27, 2026.…
Alameda schools release reports on how tax money being used
Last week, we at the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) released our 2024-25 parcel tax program reports. The…
Letters: Measure C doesn’t meet letter writer’s claims
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Measure C falls…
Who will break out in 2026 California superintendent election?
By Carolyn Jones, CalMatters A transitional kindergarten student uses a magnifying lens to count the caterpillars inside a…
Peninsula high school students earn Rita Moreno Award nominations – The Mercury News
Students from three Peninsula area high schools are nominees for this year’s Rita Moreno Awards, as are students…
CA schools scored big in funding but not academics
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Students work on projects in a classroom at Orick School in Orick on April…
CA is trying to cut the cost of teacher training programs
By Adam Echelman, CalMatters Students sit in teacher Hayden Pulis’ classroom at Hanford High School on April 27,…