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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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.
Carolyn Jones
August 17, 2020
Why special education funding will be more equitable under new state law
The state plans to spend an additional $650 million on special education under new law.
Carolyn Jones
August 7, 2020
Alternative schools’ ‘relentless’ fight to keep track of students during pandemic
Teachers are working long hours to engage students who are most likely to drop out during campus closures.
Carolyn Jones
August 6, 2020
Schools want to hire more counselors amid budget woes
Districts anticipate huge demand for mental health services, but funding will be tight for new staff.
Carolyn Jones
July 27, 2020
School police give way to more counselors in California districts as demands grow for reform
Demands for police reforms include increasing mental health services which are seen as key to helping young people, especially Black students, succeed studies say.
Carolyn Jones
July 24, 2020
State funding may be stagnant, but schools can still find money for mental health services
Schools should work with nonprofits and government agencies to pay for expanded services, panelists say.
Carolyn Jones
July 10, 2020
Benefits, harm of school police the focus of state task force hearing
As districts disband or reform their police units, policymakers consider how to improve campus safety statewide.
Carolyn Jones
June 30, 2020
Special education would get big boost under Biden proposal
Full funding, teacher recruitment and early childhood programs are included in a wide-ranging disability platform.
Carolyn Jones
June 26, 2020
California school districts should spend less on police, more on counselors, state leaders say
But the state needs to take stronger action to reform campus discipline, advocates say.
Carolyn Jones
June 25, 2020
California schools turn to mindfulness to help students cope with stress
Breathing exercises can help students cope with stress and improve their ability to learn, studies say.
Carolyn Jones
June 22, 2020
California districts look to rename schools linked to racist history
As Black Lives Matter movement gathers steam, more name changes likely are on the way, officials say.