Education Extra pay could lure experienced teachers to poorer schools. Why California won’t do it. By Joe Hong and Erica Yee | CalMatters | March 30, 2023 Throughout the state, schools with the highest rates of low-income students have fewer experienced teachers.
Bay Area California high schools are adding hundreds of ethnic studies classes. Are teachers prepared? By Megan Tagami | CalMatters | March 30, 2023 Should ethnic studies instruction require a special credential, or do districts need more flexibility to ensure teaching slots are filled?
California GOP lawmaker calls for tracking homeless spending, working with Democrats on mental health By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | March 30, 2023 State Sen. Roger Niello wants to know whether taxpayers are getting their money’s worth before spending more.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: SFFILM fest showcases local talent By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | March 30, 2023 Tickets are selling out fast for many screenings.
Education Social media has some significant upsides for teenage girls, survey finds By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | March 30, 2023 Girls use social media to connect with friends and find resources, but many say they spend too much time online.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Dance Downtown in SF, Berkeley Symphony, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | March 30, 2023 There's no shortage of dance, art, and music offerings up and down the Bay Area in April.
Nonprofit Local with Lisa | March Mingle By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | GrubbCo | March 30, 2023 [SPONSORED] Largest fundraiser for Piedmont Middle School supports activities and clubs.
Business & Finance Life with Money | Making sense of recent bank failures By Nick Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | March 30, 2023 [SPONSORED] Some context and insight help make sense of the head-spinning economic news these last few weeks.
Education ‘Super disappointed’: Lawmakers want UC to enroll more Californians sooner By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 30, 2023 Lawmakers who gave the UC and Cal State systems more money to boost in-state student numbers are frustrated that enrollment is down.
Bay Area Newsom signs watered-down oil profit penalty By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | March 28, 2023 The penalty plan is supposed to keep California gas prices under control.