Redwood City high schools named top in the nation

Summit Prep and Everest recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Ravenswood City School District Approves Facilities Use Agreement

The Ravenswood City School District Board approved an agreement with the San Mateo County Office of Education.

10 Redwood City Students Awarded Kiwanis Scholarships

The program offers a total of $14,500 in scholarship funds.

Green Ribbon Reflects SMCOE Commitment To Environmental Literacy

The San Mateo County Office of Education has won a California Green Ribbon Award for excellence.

Redwood City School Singled Out For Praise By State

Sandpiper Elementary is one of six schools in SMC to be honored in the California Department of Education's "Distinguished Schools Program."

This Peninsula Public School Opened At Oracle's Headquarters

Design Tech High School, a free public charter school, is housed at a Oracle, a multinational computer technology corporation.

San Mateo County Students Continue to Outpace State Average

Results from the California Department of Education Smarter Balanced Assessment show San Mateo Co. students exceed the state average.

San Mateo County Kicks Off School Attendance Initiatives

On September 12th, the County Board of Supervisors will present Superintendent Campbell with a proclamation on Attendance Awareness Month.

LIST: CA's Best School Districts Ranked In New Report

Just in time for back to school, Niche.com is out with its latest rankings of California's best school districts.

Annual Fundraising Picnic Returns To Sequoia High School

Alumni, their family and friends, past and current teachers, staff and administrators, students and their parents are all invited.

Redwood City School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Redwood City? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Redwood City Student Awarded 2017 College, University National Merit Scholarship

Forty one 2017 California high school graduates just received a boost in financing their college educations.

Best 62 Calif. Schools For Your Money: Report

Did your alma mater make the list? A host of California schools combine quality education and affordability, according to a new study.

Summit launches the first personalized learning teacher residency

New personalized learning teacher preparation program launching in Redwood City.

Redwood City School System Launching Nation's First Personalized Learning Teacher Residency Program

The program will train a diverse cohort of aspiring educators to lead today’s classroom while supporting personal needs of students.

Alten Construction completes new classrooms at Menlo-Atherton High School

Alten Construction a commercial construction company, recently completed construction on four new buildings for Sequoia Union High School

Woodside Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election Results To Be Available Online

The post-election results of the mail ballot will be available online starting Apr. 4 from the Woodside Elementary School District.

San Mateo County to Begin Testing Voting Equipment

Logic and Accuracy testing of the eSlate voting equipment will begin on February 27. The public is invited to observe the process.

New UC Systemwide Position Will Focus on Enforcing Sexual Violence, Harassment Policies Across Calif.

Officials say the hiring is a "critical next step" to ensure policies regarding sexual misconduct are properly and consistently carried out.

4,272 Walked, 764 Biked, 530 Carpooled, 292 Bused: County Recaps 'International Walk to School Day'

At least 57 schools in San Mateo County participated in International Walk to School Day this year, county officials say.

33 California Schools Selected As National Blue Ribbon Winners

More than two dozen Golden State schools are among 329 selected nationwide.

New Bus Routes Added to Accommodate Redwood City Students

SamTrans officials announced this week new bus routes for the Peninsula.

LIST: Six Peninsula Schools Named Among Newsweek’s Top Public High Schools For 2016

The list, released today, ranked the 500 best high schools in the country for 2016. Six are on the Peninsula.

5 Back-to-School Tips to Keep Your Redwood City Kids Safe

The National Safety Council offers tips on how to keep your student safe and sound as they head back to school this fall.

LIST: Top Colleges in California, According To Latest Forbes Ranking

Forbes just announced its rankings, which favor a return on investment.

Redwood City Library Offers Free Accredited High School Diplomas

Typical tuition for the Career Online HIgh School program is $1,095.

California's 25 Best High Schools: U.S. News Rankings 2016

Where does your school rank in the 2016 U.S. News and World Report list released this week?

1 in 4 Undergrads Sexually Assaulted, Study Finds

The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.

CSU Faculty to Hold Strike Vote Over Compensation

The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.

Stanford Study Indicates School Meals May Expose Children to Unsafe Levels of BPA

Researcher finds that school meals can contain unsafe levels of a toxic chemical, putting low-income students particularly at risk.

Nearly a Quarter of Elementary Students in California Were Truant Last Year

Students who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade will be four times more likely to drop out of high school.

How to Beat the Boring-School-Lunch Blues

To ease your family from lazy summer days into the new school year, here are a few tips from favorite bloggers.

Hold the Climate Change Hysteria: Ice sheets May Be More Resilient Than Thought, Say Stanford Scientists

Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

Redwood City Teen Named to '30 Under 30' List

His list of accomplishments is staggering--and he's only 16! (Psst, Stanford: are you listening?)

Is Your Freshman Fearing High School? Don't Dismiss Such Worries, Parents!

Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

AAA Warns Motorists to be Aware of Influx of Pedestrians in Back to School Season

Nearly one-third of child pedestrian deaths occur after school between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., according to a AAA study.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.