San Leandro Schools' Truancy Rate Below State Average

Highest rates are found at Lincoln Continuation High and Washington Elementary. What should educators do to tackle this issue?

Cindy Cathey Has Been Good School Leader, Will Be Tough To Replace

Patch education columnist praises San Leandro's outgoing superintendent, looks at the process of replacing her -- and hopes against hope for an iconoclast.

Chinese Christian School Team Wins State 'Odyssey of the Mind'

Middle schoolers from San Leandro now go to the international finals.

Graduation Rate Increases At San Leandro High School

The dropout rate has decreased, too, according to the latest figures released by the state.

Teacher Asks: Is School Choice A Form Of 'Segregation'

When parents enroll their kids in a specific school is that a type of 'affirmative action' that improves learning? And, if so, are you okay with 'segregation' based on this factor?

McKinley Students Got Out Of Cars To Get To School, Won Platinum Sneaker

The March contest rewarded the school that showed the greatest increase in non-automotive school transport during March. Roosevelt and Dayton were runners up.

San Leandro Unified Seeks Community Input for New Superintendent

A meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Pixar Producer Helps Raise Scholarship $$$ For San Leandro Students

Katherine Sarafian, who produced the Academy Award winning animated film Brave, will speak at a dinner hosted by the San Leandro Scholarship Foundation.

By Their Behavior Some 9th Graders Say: We Don't Need No Stinking Lanyards

Is this a battle worth fighting, Patch's teacher-columnist asks in a second installment on the topic?

Coca-Cola Grant Will Promote Outdoor Play At San Leandro Schools

$50,000 gift to San Leandro Education Foundation is aimed at three elementary schools. It comes amid a public focus on obesity and the health effects of sugary drinks.

When School Discipline Becomes Counterproductive

A student on the cusp of getting truly interested in learning ran afoul of a sensible rule, and drew a reasonable rebuke; but was a little extra slack called for?

Bancroft Student Wins Mountain Bike

Sixth grader Isaac Silva won a drawing as part of San Leandro's Safe Routes to School Program.

San Leandro Unified Moves Forward With Electronic Billboard at Burrell Field

The electronic billboard could bring in $8,500 a month, according to media reports.

'Valentines' From Students: Good Teachers May Not Be Great Human Beings

Our education columnist would settle for that on his gravestone as he reviews Valentines and other notes from students from his teaching archives.

Kindergarten Registration For San Leandro Schools Starts In March

Transitional Kindergarten is for children who are just slightly too young for Kindergarten. Check the requirements and get your paperwork ready.

Cindy Cathey To Retire As Superintendent of San Leandro Schools

She will finish out the school year and leave at the end of June. Board to create ad hoc committee to search for her replacement.

Teacher Is Madder Than Hell And Ain't Gonna Test Kids Anymore

Our education columnist wants to foment a rebellion against the federally mandated Common Core State Standards which, he says, will cost $1 billion to implement.

School Bonds: San Leandro District Used Long-Term, High-Interest Loan

San Leandro's school district is among hundreds of districts throughout the state using capital appreciation bonds to finance major projects.

Columnist Dreams Of Ideal High School Principal

Someone who ducks meetings, greets hundreds of students by name and knows when the lawn needs watering.

Reception Celebrates Nation's Best Student Art

Attend a Saturday night showing of works by Advanced Placement High School students at the San Leandro Arts Education Center.

Lawsuit Challenges Measure L, San Leandro's 'Split Roll' School Parcel Tax

Lawsuit seeks to invalidate the $2.4 million voter-approved measure because it would impose different taxes on homes, apartment buildings and commercial properties.

Teacher Wonders Why Asian Students Tend To Get Best Grades

Patch columnist says most parents support teachers and push their kids to perform so why do the results seem so skewed? Is it the "Tiger Mom" effect?

Carlos Santana Jammed At San Leandro High

Benefit for Keep Music Rockin' a non-profit that raises money to keep music in the schools.

Teacher Says Down Time Can Be Best Class Time

Patch's education columnist says teachers are measured minute by minute but learning isn't clockwork. Try telling that to administrators, legislators and, maybe, parents.

Classroom Teaching Isn't Like In The Movies

It helps if you're read the book. But even they leave unanswered questions.

Let's Get Rid Of Bad Teachers

How? The devil is in the details. Do you have a way to find and fire bad teachers? Tell us in the comments.

Does College Block Poor Kids From Better Life?

A New York Times story suggests that college is becoming a dividing line between upper class and lower income kids -- the opposite of what is hoped. What do you see?

Elementary Students Get A Cultural Lesson With Las Posadas Procession

First and second graders at Hillside Elementary School participate in a ceremony that re-enacts the search for lodging by Mary and Joseph

Newtown Makes Teacher Wonder How To Handle Loners

Patch's education columnist says every year he has students who are deeply withdrawn. Is it simple shyness or a social tragedy in the making? How should he respond?

Watch Martial Artist Teach Students to Avoid A Kidnap

Ron Esteller of Esteller Martial Arts in San Leandro and Pleasanton trains kids to fight for their lives.

Donate Old T-Shirts For West Coast College Contest

Anthony Villa of Danville is collecting new and gently used tees for WCC charity drive as part of a Soles4Souls and Clothes4Souls effort.

Students Invited To Science Contest

Praise and prizes available to young thinkers who dare to dream.

San Leandro School Chief Says Extra Cops and Counselors Will Be on Campuses Monday

Cindy Cathey reminds the community that schools are among the safest places.

Winter LEGO Display in San Leandro Open Now

Come marvel at student-made LEGO creations and try your hand at building something yourself at the Principled Academy

Early Discount For Junior Warriors Basketball Ends December 17

Enrollment registration discount deadline approaching for 2013 season which begins January 12

What Happens In Vegas . . . Shouldn't Stay In Vegas

Our education columnist hopes that the teaching tricks he learned at a conference in Las Vegas work in a real public high school classroom.

How Physically Fit Are San Leandro Students?

The California Department of Education released its latest fitness test results for the 2011-2012 school year.

'No Child Left Behind' Is A 'Great Leap Forward'

But Patch education columnist Jerry Heverly doesn't say that as if it's a good thing.

Peck & Foster win San Lorenzo School Board; Fobert Has Slim Lead Over Sherman For Third Seat

Tony Shah trails the pack in the five-person race for three seats.

December 15 Deadline To Apply For Women's Education Grant

Women going back to school with primary financial responsibility for their family who need help to complete their education can apply for a $1,000 grant offered by Soroptimist International