Highest rates are found at Lincoln Continuation High and Washington Elementary. What should educators do to tackle this issue?
Patch education columnist praises San Leandro's outgoing superintendent, looks at the process of replacing her -- and hopes against hope for an iconoclast.
Middle schoolers from San Leandro now go to the international finals.
The dropout rate has decreased, too, according to the latest figures released by the state.
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?
The March contest rewarded the school that showed the greatest increase in non-automotive school transport during March. Roosevelt and Dayton were runners up.
A meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Katherine Sarafian, who produced the Academy Award winning animated film Brave, will speak at a dinner hosted by the San Leandro Scholarship Foundation.
Is this a battle worth fighting, Patch's teacher-columnist asks in a second installment on the topic?
$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.
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?
Sixth grader Isaac Silva won a drawing as part of San Leandro's Safe Routes to School Program.
The electronic billboard could bring in $8,500 a month, according to media reports.
Our education columnist would settle for that on his gravestone as he reviews Valentines and other notes from students from his teaching archives.
Transitional Kindergarten is for children who are just slightly too young for Kindergarten. Check the requirements and get your paperwork ready.
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.
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.
San Leandro's school district is among hundreds of districts throughout the state using capital appreciation bonds to finance major projects.
Someone who ducks meetings, greets hundreds of students by name and knows when the lawn needs watering.
Attend a Saturday night showing of works by Advanced Placement High School students at the San Leandro Arts Education Center.
Lawsuit seeks to invalidate the $2.4 million voter-approved measure because it would impose different taxes on homes, apartment buildings and commercial properties.
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?
Benefit for Keep Music Rockin' a non-profit that raises money to keep music in the schools.
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.
It helps if you're read the book. But even they leave unanswered questions.
How? The devil is in the details. Do you have a way to find and fire bad teachers? Tell us in the comments.
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?
First and second graders at Hillside Elementary School participate in a ceremony that re-enacts the search for lodging by Mary and Joseph
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?
Ron Esteller of Esteller Martial Arts in San Leandro and Pleasanton trains kids to fight for their lives.
Anthony Villa of Danville is collecting new and gently used tees for WCC charity drive as part of a Soles4Souls and Clothes4Souls effort.
Praise and prizes available to young thinkers who dare to dream.
Cindy Cathey reminds the community that schools are among the safest places.
Come marvel at student-made LEGO creations and try your hand at building something yourself at the Principled Academy
Enrollment registration discount deadline approaching for 2013 season which begins January 12
Our education columnist hopes that the teaching tricks he learned at a conference in Las Vegas work in a real public high school classroom.
The California Department of Education released its latest fitness test results for the 2011-2012 school year.
But Patch education columnist Jerry Heverly doesn't say that as if it's a good thing.
Tony Shah trails the pack in the five-person race for three seats.
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