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Conflict over race, LGBTQ issues cost schools more than $3 billion last school year
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Uncivil discourse and hostile rhetoric come with a cost, according to recently released research.animals
’Tis the Season for Science: Live animal visits add yuletide flair to holidays at Cal Academy
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Through January 5, visitors can enjoy a virtual winter wonderland — complete with exotic baby animals including yaks, camels and reindeer.Education
UC Berkeley hosting new website offering information and advice on school facilities
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The National Center on School Infrastructure is housed at Berkeley’s Institute of Urban and Regional Development.analysis
US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender
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Teachers hold different views on why girls are good at math than they do for boys.Education
Survey: For most parents, grades have lost ground as measure of student progress
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Due to factors like grade inflation, parents put more stock in communication with teachers to gauge kids’ performance, a large national survey found.Bay Area
Former Golden State Warriors exec Bob Myers appointed to UC Board of Regents
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Board says Myers' background in sports leadership will help the UC system navigate the college athletics landscape.Education
Oakland Unified wrestles with lead in water. Most California schools are in the dark
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Lincoln Elementary School, between downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt, had some of the highest levels of lead in OUSD after the district tested there earlier this year.Education
California State University increases its graduation rates but is falling short of its ambitious goals
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Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — its highest rate ever.Education
