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The Rev. Jesse Jackson to Visit Oakland High School Today

During his visit, Jackson will eat lunch with students enrolled in the school’s computer science program and speak at a student assembly.

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Tuition at UC Schools Not Going Up For 6th Year in a Row

UC's base tuition would remain at $12,192 through 2016-17

Handling Campus Sex Assaults: CA Attorney General Issues New Guidelines

An estimated 1 in 5 undergrads are victims at some point, and now universities will coordinate investigations with local law enforcement.

Intel Partners With Oakland Public Schools

The tech company aims to create a pipeline between Oakland and Silicon Valley jobs.

Oakland Teacher Offered Fulbright

She's a teacher at Melrose Leadership Academy in Oakland.

Rockridge Students: Sponsor A Blood Drive And You Could Win A Scholarship

The money goes toward college! It's all part of the "Leaders Save Lives" program with the American Red Cross.

California Reevaluates Role of School Standardized Test Results

California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.

UC System Mandates Measles Vaccine For 2017 Freshmen

The system’s existing policy requires only vaccination against hepatitis B, although some individual campuses have additional requirements.

Students in Rockridge Invited to Participate in Water Creativity Poster Contest

Students across the state must submit their entries by March 31, 2015.

Know A Stand-Out, Young Volunteer In Rockridge?

Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.

Too Much Homework? Stanford Researchers Agree

Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."

Oakland Schools Using Restorative Justice to Increase Graduation Rates, Reading Levels

The district said they’ve documented a 60 percent increase in graduation rates and a 128 percent increase in reading levels for students.

Bay Area Football: Raiders and 49ers Head Coach Shake-Ups

Two announcements in two days: Defensive line coach succeeds SF 49ers' Harbaugh; Oakland selects East Bay native as team's new chief.

Healthy Schools Act Law Expanded to Further Protect Children in Rockridge and CA

More info for parents about pest management in schools

Alzheimer's Game Changer: Scientists Find That Changing One Molecule Reverses Memory Loss

Brain cells called microglia chew up toxic substances and cell debris, calm inflammation and make nerve-cell-nurturing substances.

School Scheduled to Reopen Friday

Barring a last-minute change, school will be in session on Friday.

Schools Around East Bay Cancel School for Thursday

Classes are canceled due to the inclement weather that is forecast.

New Alameda County Superintendent of Schools to be Sworn In

Sheila Jordan passes torch to Superintendent-elect L. Karen Monroe

The Renaissance International School Middle School Info Session

Our middle school is an educational experience beyond the traditional classroom with strong music, art, and language immersion programs.

Former Cal, SF Giants Player Jeff Kent Makes $531K Donation to UC Berkeley

The Jeff Kent Women Driven Scholarship Endowment will provide a full scholarship annually to one female student-athlete.

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."

Officials Promote Free Broadband Internet for Low-Income Students

The offer is provided by East Bay Connects in conjunction with Comcast Internet Essentials and Oakland Technology Exchange West.

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

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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.

Oakland School Board Votes Not to Renew Charter for EC Reems Academy of Technology and Arts

Preschool Tour at The Renaissance International School on Tues., May 10, 2016

Tour The Renaissance International School's preschool program, offering music, art, and language immersion. In Oakland's Dimond district.

Cal Berkeley Football Player Dies

Officials were not able to release details surrounding the death of 21-year-old Ted Agu.

UC Berkeley Applications Leap 7.9%

UC Berkeley saw applications swell again for the upcoming year, leading all UC campuses except UCLA in the number of would-be students. More than 90,000 sought admission to Cal for the 2013-14 school year.

Hug a Dog – Pass Your Finals at Cal

Humans’ best friend – dogs – were employed at UC Berkeley Tuesday to share their soothing vibes with students stressed by final exams.

UC Reaches Tentative Pact with Nurses Union

The University of California has reached a tentative contract agreement with the California Nurses Union, which represents 11,700 nurses working at UC medical centers and student health services. It must still be ratified by union members.

Berkeley Students Don Skirts in Support of Teen Burned on Bus

Academic Pomp & Plumage for Cal Chancellor Inaugural

UC Berkeley's 10th Chancellor, Nicolas Dirks, will be inaugurated Friday in a ceremony marked by academic pageantry, including a procession by professors and other dignitaries in colorful academic regalia.

UC: Life May Be Possible on Billions of Planets in Our Galaxy, Scientists Say

When E.T. tries to call home, he may get a busy signal. There are tens of billions of planets in the Milky Way Galaxy that are potentially able to support life, according new findings by researchers at UC Berkeley and the University of Hawaii.

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.