San Mateo County Education Officials Receive High Honors

Anne E. Campbell and Dr. Gary Waddell were recognized by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association.

San Mateo School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in San Mateo? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

'Operation Recognition' Seeks To Help San Mateo County Veterans Earn Diplomas

The application benefits veterans whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime circumstances.

San Mateo Rotary Awards $90K In College Scholarships

37 high school and community college students were awarded scholarships by the Rotary Club of San Mateo.

Best California High Schools 2017: U.S. News And World Report List

The annual list is out, and hundreds of California schools ranked nationally. Did your school make the cut?

University of California President Janet Napolitano Hospitalized During Cancer Treatment

BREAKING: This is the UC president's second bout of cancer having undergone a mastectomy for breast cancer in 2000.

The Peninsula, South Bay's Best Private High Schools, As Ranked for 2017

Several area schools are named among the top in the state, according to a leading education and real estate website.

LIST: 2017 California College Rankings, According to U.S. News & World Report

How does the Golden State stack up with the rest of the nation? The much-anticipated annual college rankings were released Tuesday.

Should Smoking Be Banned at All California Colleges?

The bill that would banned the behavior is going to the Governor's Desk for consideration.

Building Life Skills, These Sillicon Valley Teens Spent Their Summer Working for San Mateo Nonprofit

"I learned that in order to become as impactful as possible in your community, it’s important to work as a collaborative team."

New Bus Routes Added to Accommodate San Mateo Students

SamTrans officials announced this week new bus routes for the Peninsula.

Aragon High School Makes Newsweek’s Top Public High Schools List For 2016

The list, released today, ranked the 500 best high schools in the country for 2016. Aragon High School ranked 124th nationwide.

5 Back-to-School Tips to Keep Your San Mateo Kids Safe

The National Safety Council offers tips on how to keep your student safe and sound as they head back to school this fall.

FULL LIST: Top 100 High Schools in California As Reported by U.S. News

The 2016 U.S. News and World Report list is out.

California School District Arming Teachers

A California school district has voted to allow a limited number of staff to carry guns on campus, pending they meet certain qualifications.

Silicon Valley Teen Wins 'Junior Nobel Prize'

The 17-year-old was a top winner in a national competition that encourages students to find technological solutions to scientific problems.

San Mateo Schools Receive $7,000 from Wells Fargo

Two local schools received education grants: one for $5,000 and the other for $2,000.

Hillsdale High School Teacher Named 'Symetra Hero in the Classroom'

“Kristin Landucci is a hero of the highest order. She pursued a career teaching special kids because she knew she could make a difference.”

Three San Mateo Schools Ranked in Top 100 of California

Ten percent of the state’s top 100 schools are located right here in the Peninsula, new rankings find.

1 in 4 Undergrads Sexually Assaulted, Study Finds

The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.

CSU Faculty to Hold Strike Vote Over Compensation

The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.

Stanford Study Indicates School Meals May Expose Children to Unsafe Levels of BPA

Researcher finds that school meals can contain unsafe levels of a toxic chemical, putting low-income students particularly at risk.

Nearly a Quarter of Elementary Students in California Were Truant Last Year

Students who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade will be four times more likely to drop out of high school.

How to Beat the Boring-School-Lunch Blues

To ease your family from lazy summer days into the new school year, here are a few tips from favorite bloggers.

Hold the Climate Change Hysteria: Ice sheets May Be More Resilient Than Thought, Say Stanford Scientists

Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

Is Your Freshman Fearing High School? Don't Dismiss Such Worries, Parents!

Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

AAA Warns Motorists to be Aware of Influx of Pedestrians in Back to School Season

Nearly one-third of child pedestrian deaths occur after school between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., according to a AAA study.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement on Patch

Share your news for FREE on our site. And it's easy, too!

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

College Scholarship Competition Aims to Empower High School Girls

The Distinguished Young Women scholarship program will hold its annual “Be Your Best Self” event in Oakland this weekend.