Preschool Education

East Bay Christian School in Trouble Again, This Time for Pinching Kid

Preschool just isn't what it used to be. The Pleasanton preschool that got into trouble last month after a teacher allegedly tied up a toddler and shot a photo of the scene, is receiving another demerit. According to CBS News, a staffer at Centerpointe Christian Preschool reportedly pinched a ki ... More >>

East Bay Teacher Ties Up Toddler Who Refuses to Nap, Takes a Photo

You'll be hard-pressed to find any adult who'll say nap time isn't important. But apparently over at the Centerpointe Christian preschool in Pleasanton, mid-day siestas are non-negotiable. We hopped right on the bandwagon of appalled people this morning after reading the news of a preschool teache ... More >>

Reason to Hope for More Reno 911: Five Highlights of Sketchfest Comedy Nightlife

Comedians stood in front of hundreds of guests for Sketchfest Comedy Nightlife at the Academy of Science. "Where are my nerds?" one hollered, which was just one of the many punches thrown at nerds for attending a nighttime event at a museum. The crowd loved it. Here's what you missed. 5. Chocolate ... More >>

Civic Center Becomes Kids' Bowling Alley for The Day

Matt SmithNow if only public bowling were available inside City Hall.​Jumpstart, a nonprofit that places college student instructors in lower-income preschools, took over San Francisco's Civic Center Thursday, setting up outdoor bowling and other games and giving nursery school children their firs ... More >>

Best Practices for Having a Baby in San Francisco

​ For couples* under 35 who want to have a baby in San Francisco, relax. What's the rush? Go back to work. Go get a promotion! Look at this article again when you're 35. Is everyone 35 now? Wonderful. It's time to panic.

Preschool supporters say investor cut shady deal with Catholic Church

Suffer the children: Catholic Church prepares to boot SOMA preschool off its land

"What Do They Do About That Broccoli That They Didn't Actually Eat?" -- Gavin Newsom, on the Challenges Facing Education in SF

Raising teachers' self esteem through massage - and other "education" moments from Gavin's enormous State of the City Address. By Benjamin Wachs Every now and again, Gavin Newsom finds his moment. In the last State-of-the-Citysode, it was a brief minute when he was talking about why the Laguna ... More >>

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SF Weekly Letters

Mother’s Work

Some working moms face job discrimination, while others encounter barriers to success. They're all potential activists for the new grass-roots group, MomsRising.

Letters to the Editor

Week of Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Believe It or Not!

Let's get beyond the balderdash and take a closer look at the motivations behind some political campaigns

No Kidding

Flawed but funny, Eric Coble's play is brighter in idea than execution

Olive Woo Murphy 1/08/03 – 3/29/06

Puppy Love

John Cusack's another endearing mutt in Must Love Dogs