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Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project sells for nearly $35,000
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A science fair project created by Cupertino eighth-grader Steve Jobs in 1968 sold for nearly $35,000 at an auction this month. Just days after turning 13 years old, Jobs wrote a school report about a specific type of semiconductor device, the silicon contr...
Stanford students win free speech case against Trump administration
"Freedom of speech belongs to the people," the judge wrote in a 90-page ruling.
New episode on PBS KIDS show highlights neurodiversity, sensory differences
Speaker and author Dr. Kerry Magro is making his television writing debut with the premiere of "Yes Chefs!," a new episode of the animated PBS KIDS series "Carl the Collector." The episode follows two characters navigating a school cooking competition while dealing with sensory o...
How SF’s most powerful mom became a political force
She turned a fight to reopen schools into San Francisco’s most influential parent organization. Now she’s stepping down, leaving behind power, supporters, and critics....
Kaiser Oakland hospital hosts 'Enchanted Forest' prom night for teen patients
With the help of Kaiser Oakland hospital staff, volunteers and donations, teens who were unable to attend their high school proms because of serious medical treatments or surgeries were treated to a special evening -- complete with formal attire, hair styling and makeup....
Students helping students in Oakland - program to cut down on chronic absenteeism
Green Light Fund Bay Area is investing $1 million in a leadership program that will pair older students mentors with younger classmates to keep them in school....
Students helping students in OUSD - program to cut down on chronic absenteeism
Green Light Fund Bay Area is investing $1 million in a leadership program that will pair older students mentors with younger classmates to keep them in school....
Here's why an 'old school' San Jose barber is now teaching robots to cut hair with AI
A South Bay barber has decided to lean in after more than three decades of mastering his craft. Now, artificial intelligence is keeping a watchful eye on every snip. Here's why he's not worried....
Aggression against school administrators on the rise
A recent study found verbal aggression from parents to educators has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules
Citing the importance of the First Amendment, a federal judge in California says the U.S. government is unconstitutionally silencing critics of Israel’s war in Gaza and others as part of the Trump administration’s quest to deport noncitizens who it says disrupted college campuses...
Avengers Campus pays tribute to the creator behind some of Marvel's most iconic heroes
A new plaque at Avengers Campus commemorates Marvel legend Jack Kirby and the characters and worlds he helped bring to life.
Suspect in custody after 3 students stabbed at high school in El Paso, authorities say
The victims were transported to local hospitals with stab wounds and are all in stable condition, authorities said. Their families have been notified, according to Socorro ISD....
Parents upset after unapproved press box at Pleasant Hill high school gets taken down
Several East Bay high school football players and their families were upset after a press box parents constructed during Spring Break was torn down by the school district on Wednesday. The press box was built in April after parents at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill aft...
Excelsior Buzz: long-waited soccer field and play area come to Monroe Elementary School
Beyond soccer, the resurfaced area now hosts morning circles, outdoor reading, and other lessons taken outside of the classroom. Excelsior Buzz: long-waited soccer field and play area come to Monroe Elementary School...
Jury finds man not guilty of murdering Napa high school student Monica Flores
(KRON) -- A Napa County jury found a drug dealer not guilty of murdering 17-year-old Monica Flores. The girl died at home in a bedroom from fentanyl poisoning just two weeks before she was set to graduate from Vintage High School in Napa. Flores was killed on May 25, 2022 by a pr...
These college degrees will net the highest salaries in the Bay Area
It will likely come as no surprise to college students that earning a technology-related degree will maximize one’s career salary in the Bay Area. The HEA Group, a higher education policy organization, released a study in which it estimated the average salary in California for st...
UC campuses suspend some international internship programs
BERKELEY, Calif. (KRON) -- The school year has just begun at the University of California, Berkeley, but things are not the same here and at other UC campuses for international students on F-1 student visas. Those students will no longer be able to apply for curricular practical ...
East Bay parents frustrated over removal of unapproved football press box: 'It broke my heart'
"The only people you are hurting are the kids," one parent said after the Mt. Diablo Unified School District removed an unauthorized announcer press box built in the bleachers at College Park High School's football field....
De Anza College program to fuel Tesla's next engineering technicians
A South Bay college and Tesla are teaming up to train the company’s incoming engineering technicians. The new program at De Anza College in Cupertino gives students the hands-on experience needed to support Tesla’s test engineering, research and development, and manufacturing dep...
UC Berkeley suspends some international internship programs
International students at UC Berkeley might struggle to find internships after the school announced its suspending work programs after threats from the federal government....
Laney College remembers legendary coach John Beam as new football season begins
Laney College's football team is preparing for a new season without longtime coach John Beam for the first time in more than two decades after he was shot and killed last November, as the school plans to rename its fieldhouse in his honor later this year....
River otter hit by car in Vacaville to be released from vet soon
(KRON) -- A river otter that was struck and injured by a car in Vacaville a few weeks ago is expected be released soon from the veterinary clinic, according to a Solano County Wildlife Rescue and Education Center post on Wednesday. The collision happened on Aug. 14, and the otter...
Program suspension brings new challenge for UC Berkeley international students
A new order from President Donald Trump, and a warning from Homeland Security, has at least half a dozen UC schools pausing programs that international students need to get working internships – UC Berkeley is one of those schools. Earlier this month, UC schools announced they we...
Artificial Intelligence and college applications
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process. As colleges rethink how they evaluate applicants, questions around authenticity, and credibility are taking center stage. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight....
SFUSD wants 70% of 3rd graders to meet literacy standards by 2028. It’ll be a steep climb.
San Francisco's school district leaders want 70% of its third graders to meet literacy goals in two years. Its disadvantaged students are the farthest behind. SFUSD wants 70% of 3rd graders to meet literacy standards by 2028. It’ll be a steep climb....
SFUSD’s reading scores tick up — but district says real work lies ahead
Achievement gaps have widened as literacy rates remain lower than they were pre-pandemic.
Drastic budget cuts lead Fresno to cancel all field trips for elementary students
The Fresno Unified School District is saving $2.2 million by slashing the trips.
Back-to-school technology that won't break the bank
Families are spending close to $900 per child this back-to-school season, according to the National Retail Federation. Jennifer Jolly, the founder of Techish.com, joined us on "The Nine" to show us technology that won't break the bank....
E-Bike safety tips from Kaiser Permanente
As the new school year gets underway, you may start to see more children riding e-bikes and e-scooters. Dr. James Kang from Kaiser Permanente joined KTVU to address safety concerns and give tips for kids and parents....
NC State honors astronaut Christina Koch with campus homecoming, rename building
Christina Koch is back at NC State University. The university surprised her by naming a campus building after her.
Sponsored: Stop scammers from ruining your school year: helpful tips to stay safe
Tips from Chase to help students and families stay protected from scams this school year.
College financial prep: Budgeting and building credit
As high school graduates head off to college, experts say now is the time to start building long-term money habits. From credit scores to monthly budgets, it can seem overwhelming. Clark Geranen, a financial advisor at CalBay Investments, joined us on "The Nine" for advice....
39% of fifth-graders say they need mental healthcare, survey finds
About 4 in 10 fifth-graders in California say they need mental healthcare, according to a new survey from UCSF. Kaitlin Soule, a therapist and the founder of Bay Area Modern Therapy, joined us on "The Nine" to discuss why students are reporting high levels of sadness, stress or b...
The CSU paid millions for every student to have ChatGPT. What happened after?
California professors say they are left improvising as the CSU partners with OpenAI.
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year....
College applications: should you submit your SAT score?
College application season is now underway with most deadlines on November 1st. More colleges and universities are requiring students to submit their SAT/ ACT scores....
Opinion: This Silicon Valley campus was a paradise. Bulldoze it.
A developer‘s plan for 665 apartments at Sunset magazine’s HQ has angered locals. I ran the magazine — and think California needs housing more than a shrine to suburbia....
Lead paint work meant for summer break stretched into the school year at SF elementary
SFUSD says the work is safe, but parents say they didn’t learn it would continue into the school year until they showed up on the first day of instruction....
Newsom and First Partner urge underserved families to sign up for Trump account
Gov. Gavin Newsom says millions of California families could get free money for their children's education, but many don't know how to sign up for the funds. The governor and First Partner visited San Francisco on Friday to spread the word to underserved families....
Steph, Ayesha Curry transform Oakland's Prescott Elementary
Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation just reached a major milestone, completing its 25th schoolyard transformation at Oakland’s Prescott Elementary...
Texas court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling 2012 school shooting a hoax....
Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center student blackmailed Dickinson ISD teacher Kristi Hanks over improper relationship: Galveston County, Texas sheriff's office
Investigators say the victim threatened to expose the relationship if the Texas teacher didn't buy him a gun and give him $2,000.
Castlemont High stabbing raises questions about OUSD cell phone ban
A student was taken to a hospital on Thursday morning following a fight that resulted in a stabbing on the campus of Castlemont High School in East Oakland....
To stay in SF or go? For some families, the deciding factor is the school lottery
Families who land in San Francisco’s public school system tend to love it. But the stress of enrollment still drives people out of SF or straight into private school....
Richmond Buzz: a school building for lease, and a dumpling restaurant on vacation
“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and other news from the Richmond. Check out our Richmond web page for more. Got news? Send tips to nicholas.david@missionlocal.com. Terribly sad news for […] Richmond Buzz: a school building for lease, and a dumpling resta...
Novato Unified facing serious budget cuts
The Novato Unified School District is facing a $6.5 million budget reduction target this school year and is facing drastic budget cuts.
Back-to-school checklist: 10 things parents overlook that should be on your list
Don't forget these 10 back-to-school essentials for parents!
Student reportedly violently assaulted at Oakland's Castlemont High School, authorities say
A student was violently assaulted at Castlemont High School in Oakland on Thursday morning, according to authorities.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Novato Unified facing school closures, serious budget cuts
The Novato Unified School District is facing a $6.5 million budget reduction target this school year and is facing possible school closures.
The Santa Clara County Fair opens
The Santa Clara County fair kicked off on Wednesday, later than in previous years, when students have already started school. The fair was delayed by the availability of vendors, but organizers say it's an opportunity, not a problem. The date change also allowed new attractions t...
Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened....
Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers....
Survey finds back-to-school spending pressures on parents
Dr. Erica Rashure: financial therapist, educator and Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance, appeared on 'Mornings on 2' to discuss a survey detailing the pressures on parents to pay for their child's back-to-school costs....
Survey finds Back-to-School spending more stressful than Holiday shopping
4 in 10 parents expect to take on debt to cover back-to-school supplies.
"Draft Day" at Chase Center to connect students with careers
At Chase Center, large Bay Area companies "draft" high school seniors for their internship programs to prepare them for future careers.