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This data shows how San Francisco’s private schools perform at getting students admitted to UCLA, UC Berkeley and the most selective California public colleges.

Four local elementary schools have achieved top marks with California’s Department of Education. Washington Open in the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD), Cherry Chase Elementary in the Sunnyvale School District (SSD) and Murdock-Portal and Chester W. Nimitz elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) were all named California Distinguished Schools this year.

The Bay Area high school baseball rankings for April 8, 2025, see Serra retaining the top spot with a record of 13-2 despite fluctuating performances. Granada holds strong at second with a 10-2 record, and St. Francis follows closely in third with 11-4. Notably, De La Salle moves up to fourth with a recent win streak, while Valley Christian and Pittsburg face challenges with losses impacting their ranks. The competition is heating up as teams prepare for key matchups this week.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mountain View Whisman’s school board has formally hired Jeff Baier to be the district’s superintendent, approving a three-year contract with the person who has been leading the district on an interim basis for the past two months. At an April 3 meeting,...

Let me just get this out of the way: I did not go to high school in San Francisco. I, like the current mayor , was born at the San Francisco Children’s Hospital. Then I, like the former mayor and current governor , went to public school in Marin County. This would not merit interest in most of the country but, in our City, it’s part of what in some corners defines being from San Francisco. At least, that’s what they say. There exists something of a secret handshake among multi-generational San Franciscans: asking the question, “Where did you...

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LOS ANGELES, BERKELEY, SANTA BARBARA — April 3, 2025 — Several University of California campuses, including UCLA and UC Berkeley, are under new federal investigations over allegations of discriminatory admissions decisions, according to the UC Office of the President.

The CAIS Class of 2025 is a juggernaut. At 48 students strong, the class is the largest eighth grade in CAIS history. Having amassed numerous team championships and academic awards, the class has distinguished itself yet again with an extremely successful high school admission season. A record 30 schools gave offers to our eighth graders, including private independent day and boarding schools, public schools, and magnet schools.

(KRON) – For the first time, a Colorado high school has retired a jersey for one of its former students. That alum was none other than San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey. Valor Christian High School recently retired McCaffrey’s No. 5 jersey and has stated that the number will not be worn by any other […]

On Monday, there will be a "fact-finding hearing" between the Fremont Unified School District and the union that represents its teachers. Instructors in the district of around 30,000 students could strike if their demands aren't met. "I'm here to support the teachers, said Paraprofessional Shreedevi Tallam who works in a Fremont Unified District elementary school helping kids. She's well aware of the Monday hearing between the district and teacher's association, which could determine if the 2,000 or so instructors in the district go on strike. MORE: As SF Unified School District evaluates number of layoffs needed, pre-K enrollment increases...

The State of California fiscal advisors who have been dispatched to the San Francisco Unified School District and the parents who send their children to our public schools agree on at least one thing: The school district can do a better job in providing needed, and legally required, special education services. But they disagree on […] The post State report: S.F. schools have too many students, educators and dollars in special education appeared first on The Voice of San Francisco .

California's schools chief Tony Thurmond supplements his $200,000 salary with side jobs at nonprofits, raising ethical questions. While legal, critics question how he balances his roles. Thurmond defends his actions, citing family needs and his commitment to public service.

23.2% of M-A students have a 504 or IEP/Special Education plan in the 2024-25 school year, a 3.6% increase since 2018-19. This growth mirrors an increase both District-wide and nationally. The term 504 originates from Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and refers to plans created to protect...

Mountain View's St. Francis baseball experiences pitching revolution with the help of senior Nick Chow.

Many students may not answer their teacher’s questions today at Palo Alto High School — not in an act of rebellion, but as a part of the second annual Day of (No) Silence at Palo Alto High. The event is hosted by Paly Alto High’s Gender & Sexuality...

Alum Rock Union Elementary District in East San Jose was out of time. By last fall, it had spent down most its savings; enrollment, more than 16,000 K-8 students in the early 2000s, had dropped to 7,300 and was headed to under 6,000. The state was threatening to take it...