oakland

September 17, 2020

Families face the demands of online and hybrid learning

Families across California face a school year like no other as they confront a deadly pandemic that has upended the traditions of going back to school. Come along as EdSource reports how families are learning how to cope.

EdSource staff

August 5, 2020

Virtual learning hub led by Oakland parent group aims to continue in fall

Building on summer pilot program, nonprofit group wants to help Oakland students in a program that gives low-income parents a stipend to oversee their child's online learning.

Theresa Harrington

May 18, 2020

Twitter CEO gives $10 million to close the digital gap in Oakland

Donation brings total funding to $12 million to purchase devices and internet access for students to help provide distance learning.

Theresa Harrington

May 2, 2019

Should California teachers who get seriously ill have to pay for their own subs?

Under the California Education Code, teachers on extended medical leave pay for the substitutes replacing them. The cost is deducted from their paychecks.

Julia McEvoy, KQED

October 18, 2018

Four communities in California turn to voters to help fund children's programs

Oakland, Richmond, Capitola and San Joaquin County all have measures on the November ballot to fund early childhood education.

Zaidee Stavely