Carolyn Jones
Carolyn Jones served as 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.
All articles by Carolyn Jones
Schools would get $1 billion to help homeless students under bipartisan federal proposal
So far, almost no money in federal coronavirus aid bills has been set aside for students with unstable housing.
Carolyn Jones
May 26, 2020
Students speak out: ‘Distance learning has challenged me incredibly’
State hosts first panel for students to talk about their concerns about online classes and their mental health.
Carolyn Jones
May 22, 2020
Democrats ask for $12 billion for special education in next coronavirus bill
The additional money would pay for extra staff to help students with disabilities catch up after schools reopen.
Carolyn Jones
May 13, 2020
Student anxiety, depression increasing during school closures, survey finds
More than half of California students surveyed after campuses closed said they need mental health services.
Carolyn Jones
May 13, 2020
California’s homeless students at risk of falling through the cracks during pandemic
Many homeless students may be “lost to school forever” as campuses closed in response to the pandemic, advocates fear.
Carolyn Jones
May 4, 2020
California parents of special education students find ways to cope with unique challenges during school closures
With no routine and limited access to services, students and their families are feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
Carolyn Jones
May 1, 2020
Federal special education law must stay intact during school closures, DeVos says
School districts had asked for temporary waivers from special education law to avoid lawsuits from parents.
Carolyn Jones
April 27, 2020
California should push harder for special education during school closures, disability rights groups say
The California Department of Education has provided guidance for districts, schools, teachers and parents of students in special education.
Carolyn Jones
April 17, 2020
New website offers tips for teachers about virtual special education
Teachers can share ideas and resources for serving special education students online.
Carolyn Jones
April 10, 2020
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.