Joyce Tsai
San Jose Mercury News
Walnut Creek, CA, United States
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Northgate secession: Opponents rally against what they see as national divisive trend
About 70 protesters rallied Monday evening against the proposed secession of Northgate schools in eastern Walnut Creek, which they say will segregate students and disenfranchise voters → Read More
Community mourns loss of Oakland teacher killed trying to break up fight
Hundreds of students, teachers and other staff gathered in the Skyline High gym Tuesday to honor the memory of physical education teacher Carlo Tateo, who it is believed died trying to intervene to… → Read More
Summer reading: Which are best books for kids Pre-K to 12th grade?
Looking for the best summer reads for your kids? The California Department Education has released its recommended literature list from pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade. → Read More
Three injured in traffic accident in Discovery Bay
Three people were injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles at State Route 4 and Discovery Bay Boulevard in Discovery Bay late Friday night, resulting in one person being transported by h… → Read More
Informational meeting planned on Mt. Diablo’s new language magnet school
Parents interested in enrolling their students in a new Language and Culture regional magnet program at Holbrook Elementary, that is opening up in the fall, are invited to attend an informational m… → Read More
Man killed in shooting near Concord movie theater
A man died from a shooting near the Brenden 14 movie theater in Concord early Saturday morning → Read More
Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Antioch that leaves one dead
A 37 year-old man died in an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday at 11:30 p.m. near 2300 block of Manzanita Way in Antioch, police said. The officer was not injured. → Read More
Friends say Hercules man killed in UPS mass shooting was ‘a gentle giant’ – The Mercury News
Mike Lefiti was well-known around Diamond Heights, where he befriended many along his UPS route. → Read More
From homeless to graduating with a 4.6 GPA: Richmond student’s amazing journey – The Mercury News
Homeless, impoverished and abused up until age 14, , Elexis Webster, 19, graduated third in her class from Richmond’s Kennedy High School this week with a 4.6 GPA. → Read More
Planned playground riles Alamo residents concerned about chemical contamination
A group of residents say that the county hasn’t done enough testing to ensure that Hemme Park, a planned pocket park and toddler playground that is currently under construction at Hemme Avenu… → Read More
Want the latest info your local school? There’s now an app for that – The Mercury News
The CA Schools mobile app lets users pinpoint nearby schools based on their current location and easily access the schools’ demographics, test scores and California School Dashboard profile p… → Read More
Want the latest info your local school? There’s now an app for that
The CA Schools mobile app lets users pinpoint nearby schools based on their current location and easily access the schools’ demographics, test scores and California School Dashboard profile p… → Read More
Judge temporarily bars school from disciplining boys over racist photos
A judge has temporarily barred the Albany school district from new disciplinary action against four students suspended for their role in a racist Instagram posting incident. → Read More
Judge temporarily bars school from disciplining boys over racist photos
A judge has temporarily barred the Albany school district from new disciplinary action against four students suspended for their role in a racist Instagram posting incident. → Read More
Embattled Livermore charter schools get emergency funding to keep doors open
Tri-Valley Learning Corporation, which runs Livermore Valley Charter School and Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory School, will be able to keep their doors open and emerge from bankruptcy, due to… → Read More
Fidget spinners: Boon or bane for restless kids?
Whirling, spiraling and buzzing away like mini-propellers, so-called “fidget spinners” can be found in the palms of people nearly everywhere you go these days — including schools, where they are fueling a debate among educators. → Read More
Fidget spinners: Bane or boon for the perpetually restless in school?
They latest must-have toy, the “fidget spinner,” have presented a conundrum for a number of educators, who wonder if these toys actually help or a hinder learning in the classroom? → Read More
Fidget spinners: Bane or boon for the perpetually restless in school?
They latest must-have toy, the “fidget spinner,” have presented a conundrum for a number of educators, who wonder if these toys actually help or a hinder learning in the classroom? → Read More
Online racism: Two more Albany High students sue over public shaming
Two more students who were suspended for their roles in a racist Instagram incident that has rocked Albany High have filed a lawsuit against school district officials and their principal, alleging … → Read More
Online racism: Two more Albany High students sue over public shaming
Two more students who were suspended for their roles in a racist Instagram incident that has rocked Albany High have filed a lawsuit against school district officials and their principal, alleging … → Read More