Carolyn Jones
Carolyn 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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What Prop. 28 funding will mean for arts education in California
Prop. 28 will provide about $1 billion each year in funding to California public schools, starting in 2023. Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner, a chief backer of the initiative, discusses how it will work.
Carolyn Jones
December 5, 2022
How Jennifer Siebel Newsom became a champion of youth mental health
As a filmmaker and advocate, the governor's spouse brought attention — and resources — to youth wellness.
Carolyn Jones
November 21, 2022
Tutoring can come in many forms — almost all of them good, panel says
Whether in person or online, tutoring is the only way students will catch up academically, panelists say.
Carolyn Jones
November 17, 2022
Windfall for arts education with the likely passage of Proposition 28
California initiative will bring nearly $1 billion to K-12 schools for drama, music, art
Carolyn Jones
November 8, 2022
L.A. Unified's bilingual program for deaf students hailed as a model for California schools
New program teaches sign language to deaf children beginning in infancy.
Carolyn Jones
November 8, 2022
Why some schools saw their scores soar despite Covid — and others didn't
A look at individual districts reveals a nuanced picture of Smarter Balanced test results.
Carolyn Jones
October 26, 2022
Preliminary glimpse at test scores shows steep declines in reading, math
Results from some of California's largest districts show that pandemic challenges lingered through 2022.
Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis
October 18, 2022
Education on fentanyl, other drugs often optional in California schools, if offered at all
Inconsistent health education has left some students with little to no background in the risks of drug use.
Carolyn Jones
October 5, 2022
Settlement requires state to monitor Contra Costa school that restrained students
Staff at Marchus School are also required to undergo training on positive discipline.
Carolyn Jones
September 21, 2022
Bill that would expand school health clinics faces opposition from anti-abortion groups
On-campus health clinics may boost attendance, reduce discipline rates and lower health costs, research shows
Carolyn Jones
September 7, 2022
Teacher shortage? Depends where you look
Wealthier districts tended to have fewer vacancies than those in low-income areas
Carolyn Jones
August 31, 2022
Beyond gender-neutral bathrooms: A guide to rights and protections for LGBTQ+ students
California laws protect LGBTQ+ students from harassment and support their right to identify as they wish
Carolyn Jones
August 25, 2022
Hope, relief and lessons learned: Teachers anticipate a smoother school year
EdSource roundtable put a spotlight on teachers' challenges and expectations for the year.
Carolyn Jones
August 19, 2022
Hope, frustration and hard lessons as youth try to lower voting age for school board
The Alameda County registrar has yet to implement two youth voting measures that passed by wide margins in 2020
Carolyn Jones
August 5, 2022
Despite divisions, math framework must be a 'North Star,' experts say
EdSource roundtable focuses on the details and controversy surrounding state's proposed new math guidelines.