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California’s smallest districts plan ‘socially distant’ in-person graduations this spring
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School districts are hoping for creative in-person graduations, but also have several contingency plans just in case.Bay Area
Contactless tech helps some Bay Area businesses thrive during pandemic
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Robot food delivery and infrared touchless technology (to replace touchscreens) are some of the innovations gaining traction.Bay Area
In historic action, UC moves to drop SAT/ACT and develop a replacement exam for admissions
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UC's move is expected to have influence nationally; supporters expect it will result in more ethnic and income diversity on campuses.Bay Area
California students sue College Board after being unable to submit AP exams
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College Board says students who couldn't submit exams must retake them in June; students instead want their original responses to be graded.Bay Area
Bay Area coronavirus updates | Thurs., May 21
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49 new cases in Alameda County; Alameda County Superior Court resuming many remote hearings June 1st.Bay Area
Oakland Airport almost completely devoid of passengers in April
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Oakland International Airport reported a 96 percent drop in passenger volumes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Bay Area
UC may allow partial campus reopenings in the fall
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If they reopen, campuses would at first require face coverings, limit class sizes, ban audiences at sports events.College
100 days since the first alert, California’s education system grapples with upheaval and uncertainty
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Bedrooms and kitchen tables have been turned into classrooms, but the question remains, how and when will students return to school?California
