San Lorenzo School Recognized as National Blue Ribbon School

The KIPP Summit Academy held an assembly earlier this week as the announcement was made via USTREAM channel.

CVSan Scholarship Available for High School Seniors

CVSan is pleased to announce the 2014/15 CVSan Environmental Leader in Waste Reduction Scholarship for high school seniors.

CSU East Bay Reports Server Security Breach

More than 6,000 people are affected.

Chevron's 'Fuel Your School' Program Returns to Alameda, Contra Costa Counties

Innovative Collaboration with DonorsChoose.org will help generate up to $1 million for local public school teachers and students.

WATCH: Alameda County Transportation Commission's Back to School Public Safety Announcements

County transportation officials emphasize that getting to school safely "is a two-way street."

Back to School in Style: American Licorice Company Distributed Backpacks to East Bay Kids

The candy company gave away 1,700 backpacks to students at Tyrrell Elementary in Hayward and Guy Emanuele, Jr. Elementary in Union City.

Legislature Approves Community Colleges Giving 4-Year Degrees

The measure would allow the schools to offer the four-year degrees when a local workforce need for college graduates can be shown.

Back to School: 5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

Bay Area Students Head Back to School

Are you happy or sad about sending your kids back to school? Tell us in the comments section.

Back to School: CHP Urges Caution Around Buses, School Zones

Officials ask drivers to stay alert while traveling through school zones.

Castro Valley High in Need of Parent Volunteers for Walk Through Registration

Those interested in volunteering can email CVHS PTSA President Dina Cisneros.

San Lorenzo Teacher Earns $10,000 Teaching Award

Padmini Jambulapati of the KIPP Summit Academy has won a 2014 Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award.

Comcast Offers Free Internet Services to Eligible Families for Back to School

Read on to find out if your family qualifies for up to six months of free Internet service from Comcast.

Letter to the Editor: San Lorenzo Education Association Concerned About Class Size

Teachers in the district are rallying the school board to reduce lower class sizes. What do you think?

Journalism Students at Castro Valley High Win Multiple Awards

The newspaper won several awards for journalism and photography.

Hayward High School Teacher Honored

Hayward High School teacher Rick Charles was one of two Bay Area residents to earn an award from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.

Teachers in San Lorenzo to Picket This Morning

The teachers will be out at Washington Manor Middle School distributing leaflets.

Burned Playground to Be Rebuilt at Marshall Elementary

The playground was donated by the PTA.

Arroyo High School Rally Honors 'X Factor' Contestant

Ellona Santiago was presented with certificates and a warm welcome home on Valentine's Day

Castro Valley Elementary's First Crab Feed: Tickets Now on Sale

Hayward: School District Needs Community's Help with Reducing Truancy

Groundbreaking of Athletics and Student Activities Complex at Moreau Catholic High School

Hayward school takes the next step in its master plan to upgrade facilities while announcing the naming of the “Al Vermeil Field” after its legendary football coach.

High School Students Invited to Participate in Poetry Out Loud Competition

All Alameda County high school students are invited to participate in the 4th annual Poetry Out Loud competition.

Two School Districts Crack Down on School Attendance

San Lorenzo Unified School District will be working with the San Leandro Police Department to improve students' school attendance.

Basketball "Catholic School Winter Classic", Other Athletic Events This Winter at Moreau

Join Moreau Catholic High School's athletic program for some awesome athletic events this winter.

School Aide Charged With Sexually Abusing Boy

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Still Lag Nationally

National test score results released Thursday.

Can You Picture Yourself at Moreau Catholic High School?

Experience performances by their top-ranking choir and band, and witness your first mock trial at Moreau Catholic High School's Open House.

CVUSD Reaches Tentative Agreement With CVTA

The District is pleased to announce they have reached a tentative agreement with the Castro Valley Teachers Association.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Respect Students, Respect School Personnel: School Unions Rally for New Contract Terms

The honking of car horns were constantly heard on Castro Valley Boulevard and Santa Maria Avenue in support of new contract terms for school unions.

Fitness Tests Show West County Kids Lag Their Peers Statewide

More than 20 percent of CVUSD's fifth graders were overweight last year, and the percentage of healthy kids is less than state average.

Moreau Catholic High School Hosts Homecoming Night to Bid Farewell to 50-Year-Old Field

All Mariner Alumni and local elementary and middle students invited to eat and attend the game for FREE!

Castro Valley School Unions to Rally for New Contract Terms

Calvary Lutheran School Students Start Worm Composting Project

Students in the third and fourth grade class at Calvary Lutheran School have started a worm composition project.

The Great Shakeout Comes to Castro Valley Schools

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Alameda County of Education Honors 20 Teachers

Congratulations to Miriam Clare LePell, Kimberly Booker and Rick Santi for receiving Alameda County of Education's '2013 Teacher of the Year' award

Jensen Ranch Elementary Recognized as a Blue Ribbon School

The Department of Education has awarded Jensen Ranch Elementary as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School.

Fred Brill Chosen to Lead San Lorenzo Unified School District

Fred Brill was given a four-year contract by the school board on Tuesday, Sept. 17.