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California to require ethnic studies to graduate high school under bill headed to Gov. Newsom
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The model curriculum is intended to serve as a guide and the bill would give districts and schools flexibility to decide what would be taught.COVID-19
For kids with special needs, online schooling divides haves and have-nots
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Virtual classrooms are aggravating the economic disparities that plague education; the problem is especially acute for children with learning disabilities.Bay Area
West Nile virus concerns heightened after infected birds, mosquitoes found
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Residents are advised to use an insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, or oil of Lemon Eucalyptus and avoid the outdoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are present.
Around Town
‘Sign, sign, everywhere a sign’ signifying campaign season is upon us
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As signage starts to sprout, candidates are mostly complying with city's regulations.Elections
Letter to the Editor | Hilary Cooper brings the right mix of skills and enthusiasm to school board candidacy
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Molly Waste Ashford admires Art Hecht awardee Cooper for deepening her commitment to our schools.Schools
Walk for Wellness to take place from Sept. 21 through Sept. 27
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This inclusive, accessible and socially-distanced event is the largest annual fundraiser for the PUSD Wellness Center.Books
Local Lit | September’s top literary happenings, workshops, and meetups
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Youth poets stream; Roberto Lovato's memoir on immigration and gangs in SF; Black voices rise; writing workshop with Cheryl Strayed; and moreBooks
