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Oakland teachers union opposes school mergers to tackle budget deficit

Nov 14, 2024

SFUSD students fear 'gang issues' amid school mergers

Oct 11, 2024

OUSD takes a step toward massive cuts amid $100 million shortfall

Frustrations ran high as the Oakland Unified school board approved a plan for major cuts to schools and the district office, and they're still not ruling out school closures, as they face a $100 million budget shortfall next year.

Dec 11, 2025

Students march as SF Unified threatens to close schools

Oct 10, 2024

SFUSD returns with teacher vacancies and looming school closures

Aug 19, 2024

SFUSD facing 120 teacher vacancies amid looming school closures

Aug 14, 2024

OUSD returns facing one of the most uncertain school years yet

Aug 12, 2024

Here's how SFUSD will decide what schools to close in 2025

Jun 27, 2024

OUSD faces tough budget decisions for future school years

Dec 15, 2023

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SF's looming school closures spark frustration, sadness and protest

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SFUSD returns with teacher vacancies and looming school closures

Aug 19, 2024

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SFUSD returns with teacher vacancies and looming school closures

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California Proposition 28: Art and music education funding explained

Proposition 28 may have been the least controversial measure on the ballot, and it passed easily, according to Bay City News.

Nov 9, 2022

Oakland school board member speaks out after resigning amid district-wide controversy

Being candid with her departure after more than seven years on the board Gonzales says the district is forced to spend too much time on other issues that have nothing to do with a student's academic needs.

May 3, 2022

Teachers, students protest Oakland school closures and mergers with hunger strike, walkouts

A school administrator participating in the hunger strike said, "Let's put this on display nationwide. Let's put this one display in front of their offices so you can witness bodies eroding, witness bodies eating at themselves and let's see how you make decisions then."

Feb 2, 2022

'A deficit': 500 child care centers shut down in San Mateo County amid COVID-19 pandemic

Before the start of the pandemic, there were roughly 900 child care operations in San Mateo County. There are around 300 open now.

Sep 21, 2020

Man buys paper for grandson's school after they run out for year

When Walter realized why his grandson kept coming home with no homework, he stepped up to help.

Apr 23, 2019