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ArtReach Offers Day Camp During SDUSD Strike

Art studio in Hillcrest provides safe, creative space for kids during school closure

Four San Diego Schools Named Finalists for 2026 America's Best Schools

Schools recognized for academic proficiency, positive culture, and serving diverse student populations

San Francisco Community Centers Scramble During Teacher Strike

Youth-focused organizations run overtime to provide child care as schools remain closed.

San Francisco schools remain closed as teacher strike continues

District and union fail to reach agreement on wages, health care, and special education

Mt. Diablo USD proposes phasing out dual immersion programs

Parents and students protest the district's plan to end Spanish-English dual language programs at two elementary schools.

Kinder Ready Helps Young Children Manage Anxiety

Elizabeth Fraley's program focuses on building competence, predictability, and self-confidence to reduce anxiety in kindergarten-bound kids.

Walnut Creek Parents Protest Bancroft Immersion Program Move

Parents demand more time and engagement from district over plans to shift two-way Spanish immersion to nearby Woodside Elementary

Children's Author Susan W. Owens Releases 'Mrs. No No's Storybook'

The new book aims to support emotional growth and positive behavior in young readers.

San Jose's Largest School District Considers Closing Up to 9 Elementary Schools

Declining enrollment prompts San Jose Unified School District to weigh consolidation options

San Francisco teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school

Educators demand better wages and health benefits amid high living costs in the city

San Francisco Families Find Free Activities During Teachers' Strike

Museums, libraries, and other venues offer discounts and free admission for SFUSD students and families.

Modesto Schools Revise Mental Health Policy, Yoga Still Concerns Some

Trustees and parents object to proposal of yoga and meditation as mental health coping strategies.

San Francisco teachers strike, leaving 50,000 students out of school

Teachers demand higher wages, better health benefits, and more resources for students with special needs

San Francisco Teachers Strike Leaves 50,000 Students Out of School

Parents scramble to find childcare and activities as strike continues with no end date in sight.

San Jose Unified considers closing up to 9 elementary schools

District leaders say changes are needed to serve all students and maximize budgets.

San Francisco Schools Closed Amid Citywide Teachers Strike

All public schools in San Francisco are closed on Tuesday as teachers walk out over wages, health care costs, and staffing levels.