Carolyn Jones
Follow @@carolynjones100 EmailCarolyn Jones is a senior reporter at EdSource. She was a reporter for 17 years at the San Francisco Chronicle, where she covered local government, the environment, breaking news and other beats. She’s also worked at the Oakland Tribune and Hayward Daily Review.
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The best way to handle student anxiety about the insurrection? Talk about it
Amid political strife, some school districts have been discouraging political discussions.
Carolyn Jones
January 20, 2021
New California absenteeism data shows big discrepancies between white, Black students
Black students far more likely to face disciplinary measures for missing school, statewide data shows.
Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis
December 23, 2020
School ‘wellness centers’ could be an answer to soaring mental health needs in California
Schools should join with health agencies and nonprofits to provide mental and physical health services for families, state commission says.
Carolyn Jones
December 9, 2020
Less siloed, more inclusive: Changes to special education teacher preparation expected to have big impact on schools
Under the new standards, special education teachers will be able to co-teach in “mainstream” classrooms.
Carolyn Jones
November 30, 2020
Why special education advocates are hopeful about the Biden administration
As a candidate, Biden promised full funding of programs that benefit students with disabilities.
Carolyn Jones
November 20, 2020
How school discipline — and student misbehavior — has changed during the pandemic
Suspending students when they're not attending class in person can be a complicated process.
Carolyn Jones
November 17, 2020
How P.E. teachers are trying to get students off the couch during the pandemic
Keeping students active is crucial for their mental and physical health — especially now, teachers say.
Carolyn Jones
November 5, 2020
Virus outbreaks unavoidable as school campuses reopen, experts warn
Safety measures can help lower, but not eliminate, the risk of virus transmission.
Carolyn Jones
October 23, 2020
California schools see big jump in number of homeless students
'Tidal wave of factors,' including skyrocketing housing costs, has led to an increase of nearly 50%.
Carolyn Jones
October 20, 2020
Special education funding should be less isolated, have more accountability, report finds
Schools can save money by combining services and blending funding, a new special education report says.
Carolyn Jones
October 5, 2020
Even when the smoke clears, schools find student trauma can linger
Schools can serve as a hub for an entire community after a disaster, experts say.
Carolyn Jones
September 29, 2020
Some schools now open for small special education classes
Debate swirls over safety and liability as some high-needs students head back to the classroom.
Carolyn Jones
September 28, 2020
California sees steep drop in reports of child abuse since school campuses closed
Advocates are worried thousands of cases are not being reported since teachers stopped seeing students in person.
Carolyn Jones
September 23, 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 18, 2020
As school starts, California districts try to improve virtual special education
Parents are skeptical that distance learning will ever work for children with disabilities.