Bay Area
California
One school, 9 students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open
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As urban districts grapple with the threat of school closures, rural schools face an even more heart-wrenching scenario: close the school and decimate the town.Education
Cal State struck a deal with OpenAI. Some students and faculty refuse to use it
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As Cal State approaches the end of its 18-month contract, the university system has not announced whether it will renew the deal.California
Report: Quality trailing expansion of early education in California
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While expanding programs like transitional kindergarten, or TK, has helped stabilize overall enrollment, educators and policymakers are still working to ensure those programs meet key quality standards.Education
3 Alameda County school districts ask voters to approve funding measures on June ballot
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The Piedmont Unified School District is among the group.Around Town
Piedmont School Maker Faire submissions due this Thursday
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The 12th annual Piedmont School Maker Faire is May 17.Education
Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District
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Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.Education
California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills?
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A new bill would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills.Bay Area
Student journalists’ free press rights tested at Marin County high school
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Administrators at Redwood High School have been accused of violating a state law that protects the First Amendment and free press rights of student journalists at the school's award-winning newspaper.California
