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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Disability rights groups, school administrators spar over possible changes to special education laws
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos may recommend special education changes to Congress.
Carolyn Jones
April 7, 2020
Communication, persistence are key for teaching special education online
Tips, advice, and encouragement were offered at the state's first webinar on special education during school closures.
Carolyn Jones
April 3, 2020
'It’s a Small World': Orange County teachers inspire deaf and hard of hearing students [VIDEO]
Teachers heard students were missing school and wanted to let students know they were being missed, too.
Carolyn Jones
April 2, 2020
Special education inconsistent in California school districts during closures
Some have already launched online learning, while others are still in the planning phase.
Carolyn Jones
April 1, 2020
Despite assurances of flexibility, educators fear liability in online instruction of special ed students
Some districts had cut back on services for disabled students out of fear of lawsuits over equity.
Carolyn Jones
March 24, 2020
Proposed coronavirus federal aid package could disrupt special education
Senate bill could open the door for districts to waive federal special education law.
Carolyn Jones
March 20, 2020
California students enrolled in special education face unique burdens during school closure
The loss of specialized services and daily routine poses challenges for California’s 800,000 students in special education.
Carolyn Jones
March 19, 2020
Why bond and tax measures to bolster California schools struggled to pass at the polls
School districts have turned to parcel taxes in recent years to raise money for school programs, class-size reduction and teacher salaries.
Carolyn Jones And Diana Lambert
March 6, 2020
Plan to cut PE test — and its body-fat measurement — in California sparks debate
Fitness testing too often causes anxiety and shame among students, officials say.
Carolyn Jones
March 2, 2020
Lawsuit settlement results in $50 million for reading programs in California schools
Funds will be shared by 75 elementary schools with the lowest reading scores.
Carolyn Jones
February 21, 2020
Special education in California in need of overhaul, researchers say
Better training for teachers and improved screening of children are among the report’s recommendations.
Carolyn Jones
February 18, 2020
Newsom wants more dyslexia screenings, services for California students
The governor's $4 million plan would help train teachers to identify and serve students with dyslexia.
Carolyn Jones
February 13, 2020
How some California school districts invest in counseling – and achieve results
Schools with more counselors report higher graduation rates, more students going to college.
Carolyn Jones
February 10, 2020
Children’s mental health a cause for concern in report on California youth policies
California is doing a better job serving children in some areas, but received an 'F' grade for its school mental health services.
Carolyn Jones
January 28, 2020
Years of reform efforts contribute to declining African-American suspension rates in California
New data suggests restorative justice programs are effective at improving school climate.