COVID-19 Poor mental health lingers for adolescents, but positive school connections can help, CDC data shows By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | April 1, 2022 The data is based on a nationwide survey of high school students from January to June 2021.
Arts & Entertainment These Bay Area natives have a shot at bringing home Grammys By Ugur Dursun | Bay City News Foundation | April 1, 2022 R&B artist H.E.R., rapper Saweetie, guitarist Will Ackerman, and pianist Taylor Eigsti are all award hopefuls.
Arts & Entertainment Cleopatra, Bluebeard, Coraline at Oakland summer opera fest By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News Foundation | March 31, 2022 Subscriptions to West Edge Opera's Summer Opera Festival, at the Scottish Rite Center on Lake Merritt, go on sale today.
Bay Area An aging state: How is California preparing for the shift to an older population? By Chloe Lee Rowlands | March 31, 2022 Some 20 percent of the 6.7 million people aged 65 and over in California live in poverty, unable to afford basic needs.
Education Without SAT, ACT, what’s next for Cal State admissions? By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 31, 2022 New set of eligibility criteria will focus on student high school grades and life experiences.
Books State literacy task force echoes call for more reading coaches, specialists By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | March 31, 2022 Governor's proposal would pay for literacy coaches and specialists at schools with low reading scores.
Around Town Piedmonters rally to support Ukrainian families in need By Susy Struble | Reader Submission | March 29, 2022 Bake sale in support of the 1K Project Ukraine raises thousands of dollars over the weekend.
California Can my electric car power my house? By Seth Blumsack, Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics and International Affairs, Penn State | The Conversation | March 29, 2022 Not yet for most drivers, but vehicle-to-home charging is coming.
Bay Area Snakes appear early this year on local hiking trails By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation | March 29, 2022 Snakes usually wait until April or May to start showing up regularly.
gavin newsom Will there be enough teachers for California’s ambitious plans for its youngest students? By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | March 29, 2022 California needs thousands of teaching staff to expand public school to all 4-year-olds.