UrbanSitter’s January 2026 data finds Seattle at about $27.70/hr for one child and $30.79/hr for two, placing the city second only to San Francisco.

The CPSC recalled TheKiddoSpace handwriting kits after tests found lead in the pen nibs. The company is offering free replacement pens and refills.

Consumer Reports' lab tests found the Zoe The Traveler stroller tipped in stability testing and earned a 'Don't Buy' rating. Experts offer safety tips and safer compact alternatives.

San Francisco teachers are set to walk picket lines after negotiations collapsed, triggering the city’s first school strike in nearly half a century. With schools slated to close and no deal in hand, families are scrambling to prepare.

SFUSD plans to open a new elementary school in Mission Bay by August 2026 to address overcrowding in local schools.

The SFUSD is implementing a new K-8 math curriculum focusing on problem-solving, real-world applications, and understanding math concepts, aiming to improve student confidence and performance in math.

San Francisco's public schools face significant extracurricular program cuts due to a $114 million budget shortfall, impacting disadvantaged students' educational opportunities.

SFUSD's revolutionary grading plan would have let students earn C's with 41% scores, skip homework entirely, & get a 50% minimum for any "reasonably attempted" work. It died faster than the average tech startup when parents found out.

San Francisco's budget deficit may worsen, affecting repairs at West Sunset Playground with a repair cost of $600,000, spurring debate on fiscal priorities in the city.

San Francisco opens all public pools for free to provide respite from a heat wave, as temperatures are expected to soar.

San Francisco Unified School District is under state control due to high spending and potential inability to meet financial obligations, with a decline in student numbers impacting funding.

SFUSD experiences a surge in school applications, especially in transitional kindergarten, despite facing potential school closures, a financial crisis, and the challenge of transitioning from a lottery to a zoning system for school placements.

SF State University is celebrating its 125th anniversary, reflecting on its history from a "normal school" to a part of the California State University system, offering a range of degrees and programs.