Bay Area Oakland teachers could strike Thursday By Diana Lambert | EdSource | May 2, 2023 The district and the teachers union are in negotiations over a number of issues including increased pay, campus safety and reduced class sizes.
Bay Area California reparations task force to recommend ‘down payments’ for slavery, racism By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | May 1, 2023 The reparations task force meets Saturday at Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland.
Around Town 50 years after he was assassinated, why Marcus Foster is more relevant than ever By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | April 14, 2023 PUSD Superintendent Dr. Donald Evans was recognized as "Marcus Foster Educator of the Year" while at Berkeley Unified in 2018.
Bay Area California cities are cracking down on homeless camps. Will the state get tougher, too? By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 13, 2023 Democratic voters in California cities are pushing mayors and city councils to clear homeless camps.
Bay Area Police shooting footage, released under a California law, largely follows the same script By Nigel Duara | CalMattershttps://calmatters.org/justice/2023/04/california-police-shooting-videos/ | April 10, 2023 Many police departments shape body cam footage of police shootings -- made public under California law -- into stories they want to tell.
Bay Area Does California’s landmark school funding formula need 10th year makeover? By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 4, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom, advocacy groups would make big changes to accounting for LCAP spending.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: New books from Bay Area authors By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | April 3, 2023 Dogs, climate activism, ethical investment, and more from regional authors.
Education Extra pay could lure experienced teachers to poorer schools. Why California won’t do it. By Joe Hong and Erica Yee | CalMatters | March 30, 2023 Throughout the state, schools with the highest rates of low-income students have fewer experienced teachers.
Bay Area Oakland Zoo bids farewell to elderly elephant By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | March 27, 2023 Lisa was one of just 16 female African elephants at least 46 years old in a nationally accredited zoo.
Bay Area OUSD educators walk out in wildcat strike action By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | March 24, 2023 Striking teachers want to raise their salaries to the median in Alameda County.