Bay Area California universities reopen in person; will delta variant push students back to Zoom? By Ashley A. Smith and Michael Burke | EdSource | August 23, 2021 The transmissibility of the delta variant will require students and colleges to be flexible.
California Commentary | With delta variant surging, California must require COVID vaccinations for students By Young Whan Choi | August 20, 2021 Vaccines will reduce community transmission rates, which is necessary to safely reopen schools, says OUSD parent and staff member Young Whan Choi.
California What impact will the pandemic have on early literacy? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | August 20, 2021 Early literacy is foundational to transitioning from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" in later grades.
Education Teens in California worry about COVID-19, grades, climate change, racial injustice By Megan Munce | Bay City News Foundation | August 20, 2021 Academic performance was the top concern, but was closely followed by worry about catching COVID-19, and wildfires and drought.
California School district extends deadline for high schoolers to convert letter grades By Exedra Staff | August 17, 2021 The new deadline to request grade format changes is August 27.
Bay Area Mills College trustee gets access to college financial conditions By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | August 17, 2021 Mills College must hand over the documents by the end of the business day Wednesday.
Uncategorized Governor makes it easier for retired teachers to fill staffing shortages at schools By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 17, 2021 The executive order removes the mandatory 180-day waiting period for retired teachers to be able to return as substitutes.
California How schools help students who’ve lost loved ones to COVID By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | August 13, 2021 At least 30% of California students surveyed by the ACLU said they'd lost a loved one during the pandemic.
California Vaccines should be mandated for teachers and students, Thurmond says By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 13, 2021 The state's top education official said vaccination is key to keeping schools open this year.
covid Reading, ’rithmetic and resisting COVID: The new 3 R’s as kids head back to school By Michelle Andrews | Kaiser Health News | August 12, 2021 Children under 12 can’t get a vaccine, so parents are concerned about how to keep them safe as classes resume — especially as the delta variant spreads.