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The event was part of the Education Speaker Series and explored what it means to be a Black student in Piedmont.

Nonprofit group is fundraising to offer extra learning help to low-income Oakland students and their families for the coming year.

School starts August 17 and families are eager to learn more specifics around the proposed distance learning curriculum after a difficult spring.

Two key members of the UC Board of Regents are in favor of a model that would reduce top salaries to help offset pandemic expenses.

School districts, charter and private schools would have to meet safety requirements. Counties could limit the number of approvals.

Online learning pioneer says younger students, especially, need blend of online and high-quality in-person learning.

Major points of contention include the length of teacher workdays and the amount of live instruction teachers should provide students.

With the parameters now set, parents will learn more about the distance learning plan on August 5.

Educators -- and families -- can access the vetted films for free via the public library system.

Schools that work for every student should be our common goal, says Jason Kelley, an attorney and parent volunteer with deep roots in the community.