Moreau Catholic High School Hosts Homecoming Night to Bid Farewell to 50-Year-Old Field

All Mariner Alumni and local elementary and middle students invited to eat and attend the game for FREE!

Aliens Visit Washington Elementary This Weekend

SLHS Student Newspaper Wins Journalism Award

Congratulations to San Leandro High School's student newspaper for being one of the top student newspapers in the English-speaking world.

SLUSD Donates New Pairs of Shoes, Old Navy Gift Cards to 75 Students

75 students from San Leandro Unified School District received a new pair of shoes and a $50 Old Navy gift card.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

San Leandro Teacher Honored as 'Teacher of the Year'

A biology teacher from San Leandro High School was chosen as 'Teacher of the Year' throughout the whole San Leandro Unified School District.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Washington Elementary Kindergarten Parents Pleased With How the School Year is Going

This past weekend, Washington Elementary's kindergarten families socialized at the annual Ice Cream Social.

Shortage May Prevent School Employees, Volunteers From Getting TB Skin Tests

Some clinics can't perform the mandated medical test because they don't have any of the required solutions

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Do San Leandro High School Students Feel Safe on Campus?

A new website compiles heaps of data looking at the mental and physical well-being of the state's youth.

School Safety Tips for San Leandro Students

Here are some safety tips to keep San Leandro kids safe this school year.

Three San Leandro Schools Increase in API Score

Out of San Leandro Unified School District's 12 schools, three saw growth in their API score. The district as a whole decreased by 3 points to 739, but two schools continue to exceed the state's API target.

San Leandro Walmart Gives Back to Wilson Elementary Students

Customers are encouraged to donate school supplies for Wilson Elementary students at the San Leandro Walmart.

How Can I Help My Child With Homework?

Help your child complete his or her assignments and improve grades with a couple easy methods for homework success.

Important Dates for the 2013-2014 School Year

The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 21. Here are other important dates.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School 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.

SLED's Attendance Incentive Program Helps Make Summer School Count

San Leandro High’s summer school will pick up rewards and prizes for their perfect attendance, thanks to an incentive program made possible by community donations to SLED.

SLHS Recognition Ceremony Added To Programming Lineup On City's Cable Channels

The video showing 168 graduating San Leandro High School seniors receiving recognition and a combined $166,000 in scholarships will be aired on cable channels 15 (Comcast) and 99 (AT&T).

Teachers, Librarians and Counselors Get First Raise in 6 Years

Employees represented by the San Leandro Teachers' Association will get a 3 percent raise.

SLUSD May Reconsider Budget After Court's Decision on Parcel Tax

San Leandro school board members will look into their monetary and legal options at a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Schools Select Ad Firm for Burrell Field Billboard Project

District staff estimate that the school board can approve a draft of the contract as early as August, according to The Daily Review.

After-School Supplemental Instruction Program Expands to Washington Elementary

Math and Science Challenge (MaSC), which originally started at Roosevelt Elementary, just finished a four-week program at Washington Elementary. It is now also a supported program by the San Leandro Education Foundation.

Where San Leandro High Graduates Are Heading Post Graduation

The San Leandro Scholarship Foundation and others organizations also gave more than $166,000 in scholarships to SLHS graduates.

San Leandro School District Selects New Superintendent

Mike McLaughlin, superintendent of John Swett Unified School District in Contra Costa County since 2008, will take over San Leandro school district starting July 1.

San Leandro Student to be Honored at Capitol

Tiffany Lim, a student at San Leandro's Chinese Christian Schools is one 185 California high school seniors who have won a 2013 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship of $1,000.

What advice do you have for San Leandro graduates?

San Leandro Class Sizes Not Expected to Increase

School board officials had earlier voted to increase K-3 class sizes from 28 to 32 students in 2014 to save $420,000 annually, according to The Daily Review.

How to Congratulate Your San Leandro Grad on Patch

A how-to video shows you how you can honor your soon-to-be graduate.

San Leandro Schools Get $50,000 for Beautification Day Projects

Ten schools will benefit from school improvement funds on district-wide “Beautification Day” this fall thanks to San Leandro Education Foundation securing the grants from Lowe's

New Superintendent Expected to be Selected by Saturday

A "preferred candidate" is expected to be identified by the end of the day on Saturday, The Daily Review reports.

SLHS Teachers Upset Over Rap Song Played During Lunchtime

San Leandro High School teachers bring up censorship and culture after hearing a rap song played over the loudspeaker during lunch on Tuesday.

SLUSD Assistant Superintendent Receives Administrator of the Year Award

Song Chin-Bendib, assistant superintendent of business services at San Leandro Unified School District, was named 2013 Business Services Administrator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.

Teaching Skill Is Subjective, Not Easily Measurable

Our education columnist cites twins who had the same history teacher -- one loved, the other hated, the teacher. What is the Holy Grail of measuring effectiveness?

Jerry Brown's 'Robin Hood' Plan For School Finance Reform

Patch's education columnist likes the idea of transferring money from wealthier districts to the likes of San Leandro -- but wonders how to spend the money & what it will buy?

Hispanic Community Affairs Council Awards 51 Scholarships

Seven students from San Leandro among the Alameda County residents getting $1,500 to attend a four-year college, or $750 to help offset the cost of community college.

Measure L Parcel Tax Exemption Applications Now Available

Exemption forms are available through June 28 for property owners 65 and older.

San Leandro High Scholar Bound For MIT and Industry

Martin Martinez, 17, has a full scholarship to MIT where he will study engineering and entrepreneurship. He admires Steve Jobs and Elon Musk and plans a career in business.

Sending Son To MIT Only Latest Coup For San Leandro Public School Family

Juan and Martina Martinez have already sent two older kids to college; their daughter is on the robotics team at Bancroft; and son Martin Martinez, '13, has a full scholarship.