reopening schools

In Contra Costa county, thousands of students returned to in-person learning Wednesday but not everyone was in class. Melissa Colorado reports from Brentwood Elementary School where students, teachers and staff are happy to be back but remain cautious by wearing their masks.

The California Department of Public Health updated its coronavirus rules for public schools. The new rules apply recommendations from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, with some modifications.

The state’s health department initially released guidance Monday afternoon explaining masks were required for all students and unmasked students were prohibited from campus. Later, in a tweet, the department said they would clarify guidance. Cierra Johnson reports.

New coronavirus rules for public schools in California have reignited criticism for Gov. Newsom’s recall election.

Businesses are getting back to normal and soon enough, schools will be back in session. New research from UCSF is reinforcing it’s safe for children to go back to the classroom this fall, as long as schools follow COVID-19 safety measures. NBC Bay Area’s Terry McSweeney spoke with Dr. Sunitha Kaiser, one of the study’s authors on this....

More students, specifically graduating high school seniors, will return to San Francisco campuses Friday, allowing them to prepare for and participate in end-of-school-year activities, according to the San Francisco Unified School District.

More students, specifically graduating high school seniors, will return to San Francisco campuses this week, allowing them to prepare for and participate in end-of-school-year activities, according to the San Francisco Unified School District.

As the San Francisco Unified School District gradually gets students back into the classroom full time, the district has hired an outside consultant to help make the transition smoother. Cierra Johnson reports.

As the San Francisco Unified School District gradually gets students back into the classroom full time, the district is considering hiring an outside consultant to help make the transition smoother.

Fremont Unified School District could be facing a lawsuit over its decision to put off reopening schools until the fall as other districts continue to bring back students this spring.

Fremont Unified School District could be facing a lawsuit over its decision to put off reopening schools until the fall as other districts continue to bring back students this spring. Bob Redell reports.

The San Jose Unified School District reopened its classrooms to about one-third of its students for all-day instruction on Wednesday. Kris Sanchez reports.

Students returning to the classroom in South San Francisco might have noticed some new equipment on campus. The school district is using ultraviolet technology to sanitize rooms and surfaces.

Parents raised their voices in Fremont Monday, rallying to get campuses to reopen.

A doctor with SDSU’s counseling and school psychology program has a few tips for fostering positive mental health in students.

The Oakland Unified School District and teachers’ union have reached a tentative agreement to return to the classroom on Aug. 9.

More students in the Oakland Unified School District are heading back to school Monday, despite an impasse between teachers and the district.

An Oakland Unified School District spokesperson said the district and teachers’ union reach agreement to offer full in-person instruction beginning Monday.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration said all California schools should reopen the new academic year next fall.