COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech booster approved for 16-and 17-year-olds By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | December 10, 2021 The FDA expanded Pfizer’s authorization to cover the younger age group on an emergency basis.
COVID-19 U.S. surgeon general warns of youth mental health crisis because of the pandemic By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | December 7, 2021 The pandemic "exacerbated the unprecedented stresses young people already faced," Murthy wrote.
Education A Bay Area school district’s plan to reduce violence through nonviolent means By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | November 16, 2021 West Contra Costa Unified is prioritizing teaching students the social and emotional skills they need to avoid violence.
Around Town Rec Department Winter/Spring activity guide now available online By Piedmont Recreation Department | November 9, 2021 Online registration for residents starts Tues, Nov 16.
Education Cal State races to boost graduation rate and cut early Ds and Fs By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | November 1, 2021 Effort comes as the pandemic threatens to undercut graduation rates.
covid FDA panel recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 26, 2021 A final CDC decision on the vaccine could be made as early as next week.
Arts & Entertainment Scream therapy? Haunted attractions return for Halloween By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | October 20, 2021 Live scares are back, including several immersive, thrill-filled theatrical extravaganzas.
COVID-19 Scientists search for cause of mysterious COVID-related inflammation in children By Liz Szabo | Kaiser Health News | October 20, 2021 Scientists treating kids for MIS-C point to rare genes, leaky guts and a “superantigen.”
Bay Area For a COVID shot, you get a chance for a free ride to San Francisco State By John Fensterwald | EdSource | October 19, 2021 Ten San Francisco students, chosen by lottery, will be eligible for a full four-year tuition.
Bay Area Stanford study: writing to a teacher can turn around student lives By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | October 19, 2021 Formerly incarcerated students were less than half as likely to return to jail after they wrote to their teachers.