California Teachers and students both learned from this intensive summer English class By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | September 13, 2022 The program was designed to strengthen English language skills for elementary and middle school students who speak another language at home.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Ramses the Great’ immersive exhibition: mummies and more By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation | August 26, 2022 Portions of ticket sales will go to preservation and excavation efforts for ancient artifacts in Egypt.
Arts & Entertainment SCRAP educates kids about fashion industry through a ‘green’ lens By Alexandra Garcia | Bay City News Foundation | August 5, 2022 The San Francisco-based organization runs classes on recycling and upcycling old garments.
Around Town PRD offers fall activities for kids starting Aug. 22 By Piedmont Recreation Department | August 2, 2022 For Schoolmates, PMS sports and holiday camps, registration opened Aug 2.
California Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media By Zinnia Finn | Kaiser Health News | August 1, 2022 Two bills address online addiction among children, but Big Tech is fighting the effort.
Around Town Piedmont Language School expands Spanish instruction By Piedmont Language School | July 29, 2022 PLS returns to offering in-person classes taught by native Spanish speakers.
Arts & Entertainment Art + Soul returns to Oakland for its 20th year this Saturday By Janis Mara | Bay City News Foundation | July 22, 2022 The festival covers five blocks in downtown Oakland and is free this year.
Bay Area The politics of public swimming at the College of Marin By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | June 20, 2022 A nonprofit swim club for children raises equity questions about how swim time is allocated among community groups.
Bay Area Children’s day camps: Attend at your own risk By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | June 16, 2022 California day camps require no background checks, CPR training, child/adult ratios, or required reporting of injury and death.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area Juneteenth events to celebrate Black culture and history By Olivia Green | Bay City News Foundation | June 14, 2022 Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were notified of their freedom.