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Oakland Unified blames supply chain on lack of masks, says students’ demands being met
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More than 900 students have signed an online petition calling for better COVID safety measures.
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Omicron surge pushes universities and colleges to distance learning
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Rising COVID cases have forced quick changes of plan for the start of the academic year at many institutions.California
State clarifies isolation rules for workers, including school staff
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CalOSHA rules for COVID-positive, asymptomatic workers require a five-day isolation followed by five days of wearing a mask around others.Bay Area
About 500 Oakland Unified teachers called in sick Friday
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The sickout led to the closure of 12 schools and came as a high school student petition demanded more COVID protections.California
Standardized test scores in California fell during year in distance learning
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State officials cautioned that the conditions of test-taking and the smaller number of students taking tests impacts results.health
Unboosted: California COVID-19 booster rate falls below 40% in most counties
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The Bay Area boasts the highest rate, at 55%, but in only San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties are more than half the population boosted.Arts & Entertainment
Omicron shakes up Bay Area arts calendar
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Oakland's relaunched First Friday is canceled this month and SF Ballet's gala is postponed until late March.Bay Area
