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Virus outbreaks unavoidable as school campuses reopen, experts warn
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Safety measures can help lower, but not eliminate, the risk of virus transmission.COVID-19
Parents struggle with home schooling and online learning
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Screen fatigue and lack of connection among complaints as parents lose faith in distance learning.Bay Area
Mayor Breed lashes out at ‘offensive’ effort to rename S.F. schools amid pandemic
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Move comes amid nationwide movement to strip public institutions of names belonging to controversial historical figures.Featured in Category
The Giving Campaign funds essential educational resources
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More than 60% of the funds raised last year was allocated to teacher and student support staff.COVID-19
How some California school districts deal with students absent from virtual classrooms
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Two San Francisco Bay Area districts boost outreach to vulnerable students.COVID-19
Nearly 2/3 of state’s parents uncomfortable with in-person classes during pandemic
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Almost 8 out of 10 voters believe the pandemic is still a ‘serious problem,’ and 54% think the worst is yet to come.Featured in Category
PUSD sees enrollment dip due to COVID crisis
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Loss of students may have substantial impact on budget in years ahead.Schools
PEF Board, Giving Campaign Committee go all in for schools
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The Piedmont Education Foundation says it's achieved 100% participation from its 21-member board of directors and its 55-member Giving Campaign Committee for the launch of this year’s Giving Campaign.Featured in Category
