School Days
What’s the biggest challenge teachers face today?
It’s Her Time
New UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ is facing some major challenges. And the university’s first female chancellor might just be the perfect person for the job.
Pass the Hot Chips
As schools work to improve their nutritional offerings, kids are becoming human vending machines, selling junk food to their peers.
Tomorrow’s Doctors, Pharmacists, and Nurses
Two teen internship programs give high schoolers meaningful health care job experiences in working hospital settings.
A Clash of Allegiance
The Alameda school district plans to sue two charter schools, because they ousted a district appointee to their board of directors.
One Size Fits All?
Students usually don’t decide on an academic major until college, but Oakland public schools plan to make every kid select a career path by the 10th grade.
2016 East Bay Person of the Year: Janet Napolitano
In dealing decisively with campus leadership scandals, budget battles, and sexual harassment cases, Janet Napolitano has become the most effective UC president in recent memory.
Season of Giving
What local charity or nonprofit program do you support, and why?
Alameda Teachers in Turmoil
Rank-and-file teachers rejected a contract deal negotiated by their own leaders. What will happen next?
Paying for College? Here Are Five Steps to Remember
These days, tuition is daunting. So we talked to experts who will help you avoid going into serious debt.
