Costumed critters and kids descend on the San Francisco Zoo through 3 p.m., with a noon contest judging four categories.

Six schoolyards are already converted from asphalt to turf, with eight more fields coming to SF campuses through 2027 — all free to the schools.

The Edwin and Anita Lee Building, empty for two years, now houses a new program for students with autism and intellectual disabilities.

A $27 million facility at Analy High and $140,274 in fresh grants show Sonoma County districts betting big on hands-on career training.

Montgomery Jr/Sr High earns Special Olympics' top honor after six years building its Unified Sports program.

Measure P would tax Marin buildings by square footage to fund childcare subsidies and provider pay, but critics question who qualifies.

Trustees are eyeing a four-year tech plan, but Burlingame parents want the district to slow down on devices for its youngest students.

Hiller Aviation Museum's Halloween run includes a free trunk-or-treat and a plane you can paint yourself.

The Colibrí Child Wellness Center doubles its predecessor's space and offers free care for kids from birth to age 5.

Niche's 2027 rankings use statistical analysis, federal data and student and parent reviews. Stanford Online High School offers live online seminars for students in grades 7 through 12.

At Alpha School in the Marina, freshmen wear heart-rate monitors while classmates hear recordings of parents criticizing them.

Supervisors unanimously back a new plan tackling costs, waitlists, and a South County childcare desert.

Mister G performs at a free, all-ages Kids Fest at the Bandshell.