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Do you speak Gen-Alpha? Test your ‘skibidi' knowledge with this vocab quiz
Are you fluent enough to survive the back-to-school season?
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We rounded up the best back to school buys for kids of all ages
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis chats with lifestyle expert Robby LaRiviere to get the insider scoop on must-have items for back to school season. These products are functional, stylish and will last you all year long.
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Some families expect to go into debt shopping for back to school, reports find. High prices are partly to blame
With back-to-school shopping in full swing, up to one-third of families say buying supplies for the new year will put them into debt.
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Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
Parents are struggling to decide when it’s ok to send a child to school while sick. What health experts are now saying
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It's Back-to-School Season! See where teachers and families can get freebies and big discounts
It’s back-to-school season and many major retailers, restaurants and brands are offering special discounts and freebies.
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Should parents buy school supplies for the entire class? TikTok is divided
“Communal” school supply lists are rattling parents on TikTok, with some asking, “Why should I buy scissors and highlighters for other children?”
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What is ‘redshirting'? Why parents are delaying when their kids start kindergarten
You may assume that your child will begin kindergarten shortly after their 5th birthday, but that’s not always the case. Depending on where your school places its age cutoff date for enrollment, your child may start kindergarten at 4, 5 or even 6.
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San Ramon Valley Unified facing challenges as new district chief takes the helm
Tens of thousands of East Bay students head back to school with a new superintendent at the helm in a district facing a huge fiscal challenge in the coming years.
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San Ramon Valley Unified facing challenges as new district chief takes the helm
Tens of thousands of East Bay students head back to school with a new superintendent at the helm in a district facing a huge fiscal challenge in the coming years. Bob Redell reports.
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FDA warning: Vaping devices that look like school supplies
As kids head back to school, all of their supplies may not be what they seem. The FDA is warning tobacco manufacturers to stop making vaping devices that look like highlighters, thumb drives or small cameras, allowing kids to avoid detection.
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Vaccinations a crucial part of back-to-school prep, health officials say
As parents and kids go through that last-minute back-to-school to-do list, health officials recommend they add vaccinations. Kris Sanchez reports.
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Watch: How a South Bay environmental nonprofit supports STEM learning
A South Bay nonprofit is celebrating 30 years of supporting education and being environmentally conscious. The CEO for Resource Area For Teaching, or RAFT, explains.
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Watch: How to get the best value on back-to-school spending
As families try to squeeze in more summer fun, many are also looking ahead at how to stretch their back-to-school dollars. One personal finance expert says that by focusing on value, families can save up to $50 per child.
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Frustration mounts at San Jose school district as classes resume
Parents in a South Bay school district are growing frustrated over discussions of campus closures and other issues as their children head back to classes. Bob Redell reports.
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Vaccinations a crucial part of back-to-school prep, health officials say
As parents and kids go through that last-minute back-to-school to-do list, health officials recommend they add vaccinations. Kris Sanchez reports.
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Frustration mounts at San Jose school district as classes resume
Parents in a South Bay school district are growing frustrated over discussions of campus closures and other issues as their children head back to classes.
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Vaccinations a crucial part of back-to-school prep, health officials say
As parents and kids go through that last-minute back-to-school to-do list, health officials recommend they add vaccinations.
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Ditch the classroom for forest school or 1 of these 9 cool alternatives
Forest schools, microschools and worldschooling are just a few of the unconventional education models that are changing the face of traditional schools.
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Livermore Back to School Drive Supports Family Giving Tree's Mission
NBC Bay Area is proud to support its longtime partner, Family Giving Tree. Join Mel McKay for a Back To School Drive and LIVE Broadcast on Saturday, August 10th, benefitting Family Giving Tree. She’ll be at Wal-Mart in Livermore from 10 AM to 2 PM with the KKIQ Krew, collecting new backpacks and new/unwrapped school supplies (see the list below)….
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So much for TikTok's ‘underconsumption' trend, as back-to-school shopping hits its stride
TikTok’s latest hashtag trend comes surprisingly swiftly on the heels of a movement meant to resist overconsumption.