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September 18, 2020
For California’s new head of special education, ‘nothing is insurmountable’
Heather Calomese talks to EdSource about distance learning, social justice and the future of special education.
Carolyn Jones
September 17, 2020
America's economic recovery will stall without child-care relief
Policymakers must provide at least $50 billion in federal pandemic relief funding to stabilize the child-care sector.
Savitha Moorthy and Richard Raya
September 17, 2020
Families face the demands of online and hybrid learning
Families across California face a school year like no other as they confront a deadly pandemic that has upended the traditions of going back to school. Come along as EdSource reports how families are learning how to cope.
EdSource staff
September 17, 2020
Education during Covid: California families struggle to learn [VIDEO]
This video, “Education during Covid: California families struggle to learn,” is part of a continuing project by EdSource on how California families are struggling with learning during the Covid crisis. It includes photos and videos contributed by participating families.
Jennifer Molina
September 16, 2020
Embracing ed tech tools can help level the playing field for all students
Free online tools can help teachers fill in the inevitable gaps caused by distance learning.
Jennifer Damitio
September 16, 2020
California ballot measure to lift ban on affirmative action widely opposed by surveyed voters
Prop. 16 appears in trouble, but voters narrowly support taxing commercial property to raise billions for schools and local governments.
John Fensterwald
September 16, 2020
Education and the coronavirus crisis: What’s the latest?
Governor Newsom addressed homeless housing for former foster youth, Pac-12 football, and said “no” to the question of whether San Diego County could exclude San Diego State University students from its Covid-19 testing metrics in determining where the county falls in the state’s four-tiered, color-coded monitoring system.
EdSource staff
September 16, 2020
Joan Bissell was leader in teacher preparation in California
She coordinated teacher preparation programs at the California State University’s nearly two dozen programs.
Louis Freedberg
September 16, 2020
First big reform of California’s education funding law awaits governor’s signature
The bill, favored by student rights groups, would end a “loophole” allowing districts to freely use unspent money intended for “high-needs” students.
John Fensterwald
September 15, 2020
Fearing distance learning, many parents opt for preschool instead of kindergarten
Some parents are also opting for preschool because a more familiar environment offers comfort during the pandemic.
Zaidee Stavely
September 11, 2020
Quick Guide: What California parents and students should know about the coronavirus
EdSource provides the latest information on the many changes underway.
Theresa Harrington
September 11, 2020
Gov. Newsom names attorney for dual role as adviser, state education board executive director
Allen has been a civil rights lawyer and deputy education policy director. He’ll juggle two jobs serving both Newsom and the state board.