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Ahead of injunction decision, SFUSD updates reopening timeline
San Francisco Unified School District has released an update to its plan to resume in-person classes next month, two days after a judge said he would decide soon whether...Read More
San Leandro district reaches tentative agreement with teachers’ union
Following months of distance learning, members of the San Leandro Unified School District and San Leandro Teachers Association announced Thursday they reached a tentative agreement allowing for hybrid instruction....Read More
Board holds special meeting to discuss MDUSD tentative agreement
Mount Diablo Unified School District and its teachers’ union have reached a tentative agreement on plans that could soon allow campuses to reopen for students, the union announced Tuesday....Read More
San Jose Unified secures vaccine appointments for all school staff
The San Jose Unified School District has secured vaccine appointments for 100 percent of its staff, officials announced Friday. Through a collaboration with its own health professionals, the state...Read More
Newsom highlights school reopening deal nearly one year after shutdowns
Gov. Gavin Newsom shared details about the state’s progress in the fight against Covid-19 during a press briefing held on the first day of March, nearly one year after...Read More
MDUSD to discuss status of school reopening plans in virtual meeting
The Mount Diablo Unified School District Governing Board on Wednesday will discuss the status of plans to reopen schools in the district that have remained closed since last year...Read More
SF school district, unions resume negotiations over school reopening plans
Unions representing San Francisco Unified School District employees said on Friday they’re resuming negotiations with the district over returning to in-person learning, but demands to increase safety measures stand....Read More
School district surveys families on possible return of in-person classes
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is encouraging families to fill out a survey that will gather input on a possible return to in-person instruction for students. The...Read More
Fauci prioritizes teacher vaccination with eye toward in-person Fall 2021 term
When Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, takes on his new role as President-elect Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, one of his top priorities will be...Read More
Three Berkeley elementary schools to reopen for small groups late November
Berkeley schools were given the green light to reopen their middle and high schools on Monday, but school officials have no plans to do that yet, a school district...Read More
Experts warn Covid-19 outbreaks unavoidable as schools reopen
As schools inch closer to reopening campuses in some parts of California, medical experts are warning that the spread of the coronavirus will be inevitable and schools need to...Read More
SF public schools make January plan to reopen classes for special needs, younger students
San Francisco Unified School District will reopen its doors for in-person learning for some students staring in January 2021, district officials announced Wednesday. The announcement marks the return of...Read More
SF lays out plans to reopen some schools, indoor businesses mid-September
San Francisco officials Tuesday introduced reopening plans for the month of September that will allow more businesses and services to operate in the coming weeks. Mayor London Breed shared...Read More
Amid parent criticism, supes side with health officer decision to keep schools closed
Napa County supervisors affirmed their support for county Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Relucio on Tuesday after a group of parents lambasted her for not reopening some schools during...Read More
SF plans ‘Learning Hubs’ to bridge education resource gaps for disadvantaged students
“It will take a village to address the wide range of learning needs for our City’s children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic..."Read More
Districts struggle with school reopening plans amid growing pandemic
California school superintendents are negotiating an obstacle course of regulations, parental angst and safety concerns as they make plans to do something never done before — reopen schools during...Read More
Budget issues plague leaders, educators as plans hatch to mitigate ‘Covid slide’
In a surprise announcement last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested reopening schools as soon as late July or early August to mitigate the loss of learning that all students...Read More