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
New science standards a boon for the littlest learners
Hands-on science projects emphasized in California's new science standards are a hit with K-2 students, teachers say.
Carolyn Jones
January 21, 2018
Schools become a 'safe haven' for Salvadoran students in wake of crackdown
More than 50,000 U.S.-born students in California have Salvadoran parents who had temporary protected status.
Carolyn Jones
January 11, 2018
Funding, teacher training top educators' wish lists for science education in 2018
High-quality training in the new science standards needs to be a priority for districts in 2018, some leading educators say.
Carolyn Jones
January 11, 2018
Despite cutbacks, auto shops play a role in math and science education in California schools
Auto shops still thrive at some high schools, despite a shift to more academic course offerings.
Carolyn Jones
January 3, 2018
Young, gay and living on the street: LGBT youth face increased odds of homelessness
Of the nation's 1.6 million homeless youth, 40 percent identify as LGBT, according to one survey.
Carolyn Jones
January 1, 2018
California schools get an ‘F’ in financial literacy instruction
A new report ranks California among the nation's worst in teaching about student loans, credit cards and personal finance.
Carolyn Jones
December 21, 2017
From the field to the classroom: Pro sports teams are becoming players in math, science education
49ers, Ducks, other teams offer free curriculum to California teachers.
Carolyn Jones
December 18, 2017
How one California district narrowed its Latino achievement gap
Strong teacher-student relationships are a key to success at Covina-Valley Unified
Carolyn Jones
December 11, 2017
How one California school district is leading the way on new science standards
Torrance Unified has trained nearly all its teachers and introduced Next Generation Science Standards to all 24,000 students
Carolyn Jones
December 10, 2017
Coding lessons take spotlight this week across California and beyond
Computer Science Education Week part of a broad effort to prepare young people for jobs and diversify the tech field.
Carolyn Jones
December 4, 2017
Fizz! Pop! Bang! Teachers find new science standards fun, but costly
Teachers say they're spending hundreds out of pocket to pay for science experiment supplies.
Carolyn Jones
November 26, 2017
Young and homeless in America
University of Chicago researchers surveyed 26,000 young people ages 13 to 25 to gauge the extent of homelessness.
Carolyn Jones
November 16, 2017
Fires, floods, hurricanes: Teachers turn natural disasters into science and history lessons
Learning about disasters can minimize students' stress and help future generations minimize risks, teachers say.
Carolyn Jones
November 14, 2017
Quick Guide: Understanding how schools serve homeless children in California
Federal law guarantees homeless children a right to an education, regardless of where they're living.
Carolyn Jones
November 12, 2017
Latino students in California face large inequities compared to white peers
An Education Trust-West study found wide achievement gaps, even though Latino students make up a majority of students.