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San Francisco sees decrease in people living on streets amid overall rise in homelessness
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Mayor London Breed attributes the downward trend of people living on the street to expanded access to shelter and housing.education
California could require kids to learn how to manage money. Who decides the curriculum?
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The proposed ballot initiative so far has almost zero opposition, but some are questioning the idea of letting voters — and not education experts — decide what students learn in the classroom.Around Town
Troop 11 to recognize new Eagle Scouts on May 10
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The joint Court of Honor takes place this Friday at Ellen Driscoll Playhouse.Education
More California high school students want career training. How the state is helping
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More of the state’s high school students are enrolling in career pathway programs for skilled, high-wage jobs.California
California is investing $500M in therapy apps for youth. Advocates fear it won’t pay off
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Social workers worry youths who need clinical care won’t get referrals.Books
Why knowledge matters for literacy: A conversation with Natalie Wexler
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Science of reading expert explains why teaching kids background knowledge, from science to history, is vital if you want them to become deep readers.Around Town
PUSD Summer Adventures brings back favorites for middle schoolers
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Meet fellow students and explore the PMS experience with "Welcome to 6th Grade" or "Piedmont Basketball Camp."College
