California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.
Still in place, financial aid: Parents with incomes below $100,000 pay no tuition, and those below $60,000 pay no tuition or room and board.
The system’s existing policy requires only vaccination against hepatitis B, although some individual campuses have additional requirements.
With the grant, the Stanford Human Systems Immunology Center will be established to develop vaccines for deadly infectious diseases.
Exclusive agency with accreditation role statewide found "irresponsible." Now, competition is welcomed.
The California Department of Education and San Mateo County Office of Education hosted the event this week.
Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.
Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."
About 70,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed annually in the United States, and about 8,000 of those people eventually die of the disease.
More info for parents about pest management in schools.
The money comes with no strings attached.
A 5 percent hike would increase tuition for in-state students by $612 to $12,804 in the 2015-16 school year.
SBPSD Seeking New Superintendent
As part of a pilot program, the schools will offer two general education courses online.
One school district in San Mateo County is participating, but follow our link to get your school involved.
These spaces will partially reinstate cuts that were made during the recession when California eliminated 100,000 subsidized slots.
Compass High School was founded in 2012 to provide a college-preparatory program for students with learning differences.
"For the safety of students, staff, crews & the surrounding community, the gas lines for the school will be completely drained," police said
Officials closed the school so they could investigate the odor of gas.
Here's the rundown on back-to-school times in the San Francisco Bay Area.
"We have high hopes that discoveries...will fuel the development of new, personalized treatments for a range of neurological disorders."
National test score results released Thursday.
The sick students, all residents of the Florence Moore Hall dormitory on campus, suffered flu-like symptoms including vomiting.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
The Great California ShakeOut will see students all over San Mateo County (and California) preparing for the worst.
"There is so much that can be said about the government shutdown, but it is very sad to see it trickle down to these innocent kids." Roma Mah
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.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Check out this list and see if any need to be added to your calendar.
Among middle schools, only Abbott Middle School improved its API test score. Seven of nine elementary schools saw drop in performance on academic performance test.
Follow these tips to help kids get ready for an 'early to bed and early to rise' schedule.
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.
Parents are reminded that children are not allowed in public schools without proof of immunization. Here's a look at what's required.
Thousands of deals, sales are aimed at parents as the start of classes is just around the corner.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.
Stanford University's recent breach of information technology infrastructure has officials scrambling for answers.
The National Weather Service now has a tool for you to customize your weather forecast.
San Mateo High School student Samuel “Sam” Hayat has been chosen as one of a select few of community-minded high school students from around the nation for Bank of America’s Student Leader program.