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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Why mental health is the key to dealing with learning loss
Upon returning to campus, students will not be able to catch up academically until they feel good emotionally, experts say.
Carolyn Jones
April 15, 2021
Some districts looking to cut back PE as campuses reopen
About 40% of PE teachers in California said their instructional time has been cut back, a recent report says.
Carolyn Jones
April 1, 2021
California schools, universities condemn anti-Asian attacks, offer support to students
Ethnic studies classes help, but schools and colleges can do more to curb racism, advocates say.
Carolyn Jones And Ashley A. Smith
March 22, 2021
'No one is sure what to expect': Schools, colleges add more counseling services to address student mental health
Schools and colleges are preparing for a rush of student mental health needs as campuses reopen for in-person instruction.
Carolyn Jones
March 16, 2021
Eating disorders among teens surging during the pandemic
Increased screen time and isolation during the pandemic are contributing to a rise in anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating.
Carolyn Jones
March 11, 2021
California Legislature approves plan to encourage schools to reopen for in-person instruction
The bill provides $2 billion in incentives for schools to reopen for special needs and other students, beginning with the earliest grades.
Carolyn Jones And Louis Freedberg
March 4, 2021
Why some school districts are open for in-person instruction but in some cases, neighboring ones aren’t
A complex set of factors dictate how and when districts decide to reopen schools, leading to widely varying schedules.
Carolyn Jones
February 25, 2021
Homeless students in L.A. charter schools struggle more than peers at traditional schools, study finds
New research shows graduation rates among homeless students at charter schools are more than a third lower than those at traditional public schools.
Carolyn Jones
February 24, 2021
Special education teachers grapple with risks of in-person classes: ‘An impossible choice’
Students who won’t wear masks or socially distance create for a “nerve-wracking” work environment.
Carolyn Jones
February 16, 2021
New data shines light on student achievement progress — and gaps — in California and US
The data points to a widening achievement gap between white and Black students.
Carolyn Jones
February 8, 2021
California schools report fewer homeless students, alarming advocates
‘Invisible’ homeless students may be missing out on services they need. Many may not be counted during the pandemic, advocates say.
Carolyn Jones
January 27, 2021
Newly formed California-wide parent group turns up the pressure to reopen schools
State officials should push harder for safety measures that could allow schools to reopen, a newly formed parent group says.
Carolyn Jones And Betty Márquez Rosales
January 26, 2021
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.