California
California
Latest national test results underscore declining knowledge of U.S. history and civics
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As they did for math and reading, eighth grade scores dropped in 2022 for U.S. history and civics; impact of COVID may be just one factor.education
Oakland teachers strike to raise some of the state’s lowest salaries
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Of the state’s 22 largest school districts that filed teacher pay data with the state, OUSD ranks 22 in pay adjusted for local cost of living.Bay Area
Survey: 41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in last year
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More than half the respondents reported being discriminated against, and the vast majority said people in their lives needed to know more about support and acceptance.Bay Area
Lawmakers want more social media regulation. Here are the legal hurdles they could face
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A proposal to hold social media companies legally responsible for addicting kids to their platforms could run afoul of federal law and the U.S. Constitution.Bay Area
As fentanyl deaths climb, bill would require drug education in schools
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Currently, drug education is optional in California K-12 schools, despite surge in overdoses and deaths.Bay Area
Q&A: With May 1 enrollment deadline approaching, an insider’s view of UC admissions
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A UCSD admissions official discusses the process, including what waitlisted students can expect and how the campus plans to enroll more California residents.Around Town
Piedmont Community Service Crew hosts open house on April 27
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Learn about PCSC's Rebuilding Together Oakland project happening now, plus other service opportunities.Around Town
Video | Piedmont teens spend spring break 2023 building homes in Mexico
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More than 200 youth volunteers participated in the annual Piedmont Community Church service trip.Bay Area
