National test score results were released this week.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Ten back-to-school tips for the start of the traditional school year. Brought to you by Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
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Recent attacks and robberies near the UC Berkeley campus underscore the hazards for students going back to college or attending for the first time this fall. The nonprofit Just Yell Fire has recommendations for staying safe.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.
A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.
School has either started or is about to start all over Northern California. What level of patriotism should be required in schools?
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Tips to get your kids ready for 'early to bed and early to rise'!
Gov. Brown signed a transgender rights bill, Monday afternoon, allowing students to pick the locker room and sports teams they are comfortable using, within the school setting. What are your thoughts?
School starts Wednesday Fair Oaks and Carmichael, here are a few tips to deter teens from addiction tendencies and develop critical thinking techniques.
Backpacks can be among the costlier items for school supplies. But they don't have to be.
1 in 8 preschool age children are obese in the US. Check out how Sacramento County compares to Solano, Yolo, Placer and Napa counties in the battle against childhood obesity.
How did your school district STAR test scores do this year compared to last?
Meet the new principals of Cameron Ranch Elementary and John Barrett Middle schools.
The Fair Oaks and Carmichael area has many options for parents trying to save a buck or two this back-to-school season.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s is looking for nominations from you in order to commend local schools with healthy school lunch programs.
Nearby Elk Grove Unified will no longer serve peanuts after a Carmichael teen died from an allergic reaction to peanuts. Should San Juan Unified schools follow suit?
The ranking is based on average SAT scores from the 2010-11 school year.
Keep Aug. 15 and other important dates handy for back to school.
Dr. General Davie, Jr. has been named the acting superintendent of San Juan Unified School District.
Superintendent Glynn Thompson faces nine complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
The district has closed more than 10 schools in the past decade, a spokesman said.
Brent Givens will be the new principal of the middle school in Carmichael, effective Aug. 5.
Bella Vista ranks above average among California high schools and gets solid praise from a new report.
Will school officials hear your constructive criticism?
Bella Vista High School students will receive a first-hand look into the real DUI court case proceedings from the confides of their school assembly room.
The Lyrids can be unpredictable—often in great ways.
Graduation rates are up across the San Juan Unified School District.
Cast your vote and let us know who your 2014 San Juan Unified School District teacher of the year is in the comments section.
Two-time Olympian Ruthie Bolton speaks to local students.
The school's team advances to the state finals next month.