Education

A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers.

The Alum Rock Union School District has to close seven schools to help balance its budget, according to Superintendent German Cerda.

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, author of three best-selling business books, says that breaking down data can make understanding elections fun and engaging for kids.

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, author of three best-selling business books, says that breaking down data can make understanding elections fun and engaging for kids.

Teachers and other educators in the country’s wealthiest ZIP code ended a multi-day strike Saturday night as they sought a “livable wage and fully funded health care.”

Teachers and other educators in the country’s wealthiest ZIP code ended a multi-day strike Saturday night as they sought a “livable wage and fully funded health care.”

In honor of National STEM Day next month, NBC Bay Area talked to one of the hosts of kids podcast “Wow in the World,” which focuses on science education.  

Teachers and other educators in the country’s wealthiest ZIP code went on strike Wednesday morning, seeking a “livable wage and fully funded health care,” according to the union.

Teachers and other educators in the country’s wealthiest ZIP code went on strike Wednesday morning, seeking a “livable wage and fully funded health care,” according to the union.

The nonprofit Rezvan Foundation provides scholarships and mentorship to students graduating out of the foster car or orphanage care system who may no longer have the support or resources to continue their education. Audrey Asistio reports.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free School Act into law this week to help prevent distractions in the classroom.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free School Act into law this week to help prevent distractions in the classroom. Ian Cull reports.

Bake yourself brilliant with California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad as she meets the woman behind a unique subscription service for kids: BāKIT Box. Learn how the interactive activity teaches STEM basics to curious young minds of all age

Salesforce is giving American schools millions of dollars to better prepare schoolchildren for jobs using artificial intelligence.

Arizona State University is launching a program for parents and guardians of their students called “Thriving in Your Empty Nest Chapter.”

Stanford University tops LinkedIn’s list as the No.1 MBA program in the world in 2024.

Coaches across the state are constantly looking at concussion protocols. The idea is to protect student athletes from themselves.

Coaches across the state are constantly looking at concussion protocols. The idea is to protect student athletes from themselves. Damian Trujillo reports.

As children get ready to school, staying nourished could be a big obstacle for them. NBC Bay Area has the story.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona vows “to do better” as administrators say this year’s FAFSA debacle is already leaving its mark on campuses.