Fremont Junior High Schools Shift To Middle School ModelFremont is moving away from the junior high model, and instead, creating middle schools.
Vargas Elementary In Mountain View Holds First Day Of Classes Without Permanent PowerIt was the very first day ever for Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School in Mountain View, but the show went on without a permanent source of power for the new campus.
Historic Alameda High School Building Reopens To StudentsAfter more than 40 years, Alameda High School will have students inside it once again Monday.
Unique 'Mafanikio' Mentoring Program Aims To Reduce Violence In StudentsPreventing violence in communities starts with connecting young people with caring adults and activities like after-school programs and mentoring. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Bulletproof Backpacks Part Of Parents' Back-To-School Shopping ListsBack-to-school shopping lists this year now include bulletproof backpacks and hoodies, which have been in high demand in the wake of the recent mass shootings across the country.
Getting Alameda Schools To Relax Dress Code Was Valuable Lesson In Student PoliticsWhen students go back to school in Alameda next week, there will be fewer dress code restrictions thanks to some students who fought for fashion justice, and won.
Easy One-Pot Dinners For Back To School TimeRock your kid's first week back to school with an amazing meal that will have them asking for more, please. These five delicious recipes with simple instructions will take the chore out of family dinner, leaving you free to spend more time kicking back with the family after a long week.
Back-To-School: Reform Your DormLifestyle expert Amy Sewell shares some great ideas for college students who are looking to reform their dorm rooms.
Great Shark Week Games, Clothes, Books For KidsCheck out some great gear kids will love during Shark Week and all year round.
Latchkey Kids? 10 Safety Reminders For Parents When Children Are Home AloneSummer is over and school's in. But what about after school when latchkey kids are on their own -- home alone.
Top San Francisco Stores For Back-To-School ShoppingBack-to-school means back to the stores for what students need. Fortunately, there are some excellent local businesses in San Francisco that offer plenty of choices for technology tools, pens, notebooks, and clothing as school gets underway again.
5 Items To Include In Your Child's Sensory KitLearning about the world can be tough for some young children, particularly ones who have sensory issues or disorders. But the senses can be used to help ground them, and there are a variety of toys and items that can do just that.
How To Create A Back To School Time CapsuleCreate some back to school memories, then re-visit those memories for many years to come. A back to school time capsule is a great annual tradition. Here's how to make one and a few ideas on what to include in your family's capsule.
5 Ways To Prep For School Before The First DayStart the school year off on the right foot by helping your kids prep for school before the first day.