Quiet students abhor such disturbances; disaffected kids willfully defy rules; teachers should maintain order; but that's oft easier said than done.
California Academy of Sciences curator comes to the East Bay to unlock the mystery
There is plenty of blame to go around. So where are the solutions?
Constructivism is a fancy term for hands-on teaching. It's great for math & science. But how to adapt it to English is what our columnist explores at a conference.
The San Leandro Unified School District saw its latest overall API test scores inch up but the composite figure of 743 was still below the state's numerical target of 800.
Encourage self-expression says this English teacher.
If elected Jerry Heverly will serve . . . but he needs the votes of his fellow teachers.
Though he's flogged them and he's flayed them, by the living God that made them, Jerry Heverly can't teach high schoolers to read.
This new film show how parents use a "trigger law" to improve a school run by uninspired teachers and administrators. Is it a blueprint for positive change or Hollywood propaganda?
Sharon Brikovich-Pipkins, Pamela Fobert and Jennifer Achten are local honorees.
More than 175 people have already signed up for an event at the Veterans Memorial Building to support the $39-per-parcel tax for San Leandro public schools.
Sure, students make spelling or grammar errors. But let them write -- and learn through practice -- rather than stifle their spontaneity by putting the cart before the horse.
But the parent who most need to know them will probably never learn.
The Associated Student Body (ASB) lead in the creation of a "human heart" made entirely out of students on the Quad.
Sheila E paid a visit to school district officials to offer support for the music program. Afterwards, the fifth grade band at Madison played her a few tunes.
The Associated Student Body (ASB) leads this week's activities at San Leandro High.
Voters passed the $50.1 million Measure M school bond in November.