National test score results were released Thursday.
Careers Pathway Trust, a grant that was proposed by state Sen. Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, will provide money for programs in high-demand sectors including science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
According to the data, 32.7 percent of 5th grade students in Martinez had an unhealthy body composition in the 2012-13 school year.
The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills began in California in 2008.
Winners will be honored at Monday's school board meeting.
A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.
See which Martinez USD schools have the highest truancy rates.
The 26-foot-long, 1,500-gallon aquarium on wheels is provided through an East Bay Regional Park District program for elementary students throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
See which East Bay school districts receive the most money per student from parcel taxes.
The site is gaining popularity among middle school and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing anonymity and bullying.
The contest honors the 50th anniversary last month of The Dream Speech.
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.
The Martinez Unified School District schedule helps you and your family plan ahead.
A new website compiles a massive amount of data looking at the mental and physical well-being of the state's youth. See how kids in your district compare.
See which Martinez elementary school had the highest number of unvaccinated students last year.
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.
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.
The 2013 STAR results were down slightly from last year as teachers prepare for a change in the exams next year
The first day of class is August 27, but there's a lot to do before then
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s is looking for nominations from you in order to commend local schools with healthy school lunch programs.
The district is receiving a portion of Prop. 39 funds to help fix up its campuses
Classes were canceled as the college dealt with major issues.
Classes were canceled as the college dealt with major issues. Full restoration is not expected until Monday.
Voters approved bonds to renovate schools but the board decided to spend the money differently. Now the decision is being revisited.
Every school in Martinez, elementary through high school, posted Base API scores above a key state benchmark.
Students will return to familiar faces this fall.
With school out for summer, construction workers have launched major projects.
The school board is due to decide Monday night on a pesticide plan.
Alhambra High truancy rate is listed at 48 percent. What should educators do to tackle this issue?
The staff and students at Martinez Jr. High put a video get-well card out to their injured friend, who is said to be recovering nicely.
U.S. News and World Report gave the high school a silver medal.
Martinez School District Superintendent Rami Muth writes about the community's reaction after 11-year-old Aaron Hern was injured in the Boston Marathon explosions.
Martinez educators have added technology to the classroom the past few years and things are about to improve even more