Schools

Record lottery sales boost school funds

With more than $4.9 billion in lottery tickets sold, state schools will get more than $1 billion from the lottery…

10 years ago

Bulletproof blankets sad tokens of the times

A blanket designed to shield students from tornado debris is selling as gunfire protection.

10 years ago

Walnut Creek reclaims former school

An enrollment influx has garnered enough students to add an additional school in the district.

10 years ago

Nutty war rages at Bay Area schools

With peanut allergies on the rise, Bay Area school officials are revamping menus to make them peanut-free -- or close…

11 years ago

Oakland teachers offered first raise in 5 years

2,400 teachers represented are set to vote Friday on a retroactive contract with a long-overdue pay increase.

11 years ago

Keys to the sandcastle of your dreams

The ingredients of a sandcastle couldn't be simpler. But what's the secret to a spectacular sandcastle?

12 years ago

Marin anti-bullying program honored

An anti-bullying program in place at Marin schools won an international award for their unique and successful approach.

12 years ago

Schools bulk up on better nutrition

We tell our kids to eat right. Then we send them to school to eat congealed mashed potatoes and mystery…

12 years ago

Oakland parents sit tight in school protest

Police are on standby as parents and supporters continue to camp out to protest the closure of Lakeview Elementary in…

12 years ago

New city schools chief promoted from within

While new superintendent Richard Carranza was a favorite with the Board of Education, he may face some trouble winning over…

12 years ago

Pleasanton mulls high school drug dogs

Pleasanton is considering bringing in drug dogs to their high schools to snuff out a burgeoning number of drug suspensions.

12 years ago

Just in time, CA schools win Obama aid

California schools have scored federal aid from President Barack Obama's Race to the Top competition.

12 years ago

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