California schools will have to do more to prevent sex abuse under new law
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Senate Bill 848 goes into effect Jan. 1 and schools must have protocols in place by July. The law applies to all schools, including private schools.
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Public memorial at Laney College to honor beloved Oakland football coach John Beam
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"Light the Path, Light the Field" starts at 4 p.m. December 10 at Laney Bistro.
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Bay Area laboratories join national effort to use AI platform for scientific advancement
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory wants to develop AI models that use data such as scientific images, geographical data, and molecular structures.Education
White House splinters Education Department, sending K-12 programs to Labor
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It’s unclear whether such a move is legal -- the Sec'y of the DoE acknowledges only Congress has the power to completely eliminate the agency.Education
Cal State wants to offer bigger raises to campus presidents while cutting elsewhere
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Trustees will vote tomorrow on whether to increase how much the system’s 22 campus presidents and other senior executives earn.California
Oakland’s big education bet: empower parents, transform schools
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"Unlike school leaders, or even teachers, parents are here to stay," says founder and CEO of the local tutoring program.Education
‘Unlawful coercion’: Trump can’t withhold funds or demand payment from UC, federal judge rules
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The decision by Judge Rita Lin today is a preliminary injunction and represents a significant victory for University of California scientists, professors, graduate students and other researchers.Bay Area
State finds Oakland Unified created hostile environment for Jewish students and staff
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In rulings issued in late October, the CDE also criticized the district for taking more than a year, longer than the 60 days allowed, to respond to Jewish families’ complaints of antisemitism.Crime & Safety
University alleges outside agitators inflamed anti-Turning Point protests following arrest
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Four students were arrested last week on allegations of felony vandalism after putting up posters and attempting to hang a paper-mache bug from Sather Gate.Education
