Bay Area California districts vary enormously in reading achievement, report finds By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | March 28, 2023 A new study of low-income Latino students suggests that how they score in reading and writing stems more from how they are taught and less from their family income or English proficiency.
Bay Area Oakland Zoo bids farewell to elderly elephant By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | March 27, 2023 Lisa was one of just 16 female African elephants at least 46 years old in a nationally accredited zoo.
Around Town This weekend: Tickets still available for the 53rd annual Beach Revue By Beach Parents Organization | March 27, 2023 "Journey On," will be performed at the Alan Harvey Theater March 31 - April 2.
Arts & Entertainment Shotgun Players explore heartbreak in ‘Triumph of Love’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | March 27, 2023 The celebrated 18th-century play opens a season of productions centered around the theme of love in all its complexities.
Bay Area California sees boost in student applications for college financial aid By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 27, 2023 New state law pushes numbers up, following a decline triggered by the pandemic.
Arts & Entertainment SFBATCO’s pithy ‘Private’ is about spying, and much more By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | March 26, 2023 Initially a dramatic tale about (literal) surveillance, the story evolves to explore the ways partners hide from each other.
Bay Area OUSD educators walk out in wildcat strike action By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | March 24, 2023 Striking teachers want to raise their salaries to the median in Alameda County.
Around Town Piedmont Food Fest adds Hiiiwav Showcase to lineup By Roger Tsai | Piedmont Food Fest | March 24, 2023 Score prime seating to enjoy this year’s lineup of performers -- early Bird discounts through March 31.
Bay Area California is preparing more credentialed teachers, but is it enough? By Diana Lambert | EdSource | March 24, 2023 California is one of the few states seeing an increase in entrants to the teaching profession.
Bay Area As storms continue, state lifts voluntary target for 15% water conservation By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | March 24, 2023 Other drought measures remain in place, but the move triggered concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted.