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
Suspension, expulsion rates fall sharply in California, but racial and ethnic disparities remain
New state data shows 46 percent drop in school suspensions over the last five years. The suspension rate for African American students in 2016-17 was 9.8 percent, for Latino students 3.7 percent, for white students 3.2 percent, and for Asian students 1.1 percent.
Carolyn Jones
November 1, 2017
High hopes but few details for Trump's $200 million STEM pledge
Computer science programs expected to be a priority for Department of Education grants
Carolyn Jones
October 30, 2017
In face of shortage, California colleges to shrink time to become a math teacher
State grants allow campuses to shorten credential process from 5 1/2 to 4 years.
Carolyn Jones
October 29, 2017
In aftermath of fires, schools brace for newly homeless students
As of Monday, Oct. 30 all schools had re-opened except Riebli elementary, Schaefer elementary, Roseland Collegiate Prep and Hidden Valley Satellite. Students at those schools are attending other schools, at least temporarily.
Carolyn Jones
October 19, 2017
California voters strongly back expanded K-12 science and computer education, poll shows
Most respondents in this Berkeley IGS/EdSource poll have not heard of the Next Generation Science Standards, although they endorse its goals when given an explanation
Carolyn Jones
October 15, 2017
Signs of hope amid Smarter Balanced math scores
Third-graders, the first class taught according to Common Core standards since kindergarten, show the biggest gains.
Carolyn Jones
October 8, 2017
Shelters, cars and crowded rooms
An EdSource special report on how the housing crisis has forced more students into homelessness.
Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis
October 2, 2017
Amid affluence, youth homelessness surges in the Bay Area
Nearly 15,000 children living in shelters, motels, cars or "doubled up" with other families
Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis
October 2, 2017
Schools face challenge bringing homeless children out of the shadows
Over a quarter of the state’s nearly 10,500 schools report zero homeless students meaning homeless students in those districts aren't receiving the specialized assistance required by state and federal law.
Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis
October 2, 2017
Immigration crackdown taking heavy toll on California students
Tears, stress and absenteeism are increasingly common among immigrant students, teachers say.
Carolyn Jones
September 28, 2017
Guide to new science standards now available in Spanish
Free online brochure explains Next Generation Science Standards for parents.
Carolyn Jones
September 26, 2017
Saved by the peace and quiet at a growing number of California schools
Some campuses are quieter and tardiness is down as schools shut off their bell systems
Carolyn Jones
September 12, 2017
California pledges $30 million for Dreamers to pay for college, legal help
Funding is intended to help those threatened by Trump's decision to end DACA
Carolyn Jones
September 12, 2017
California sues Trump over end of 'Dreamer' program
California joins UC, other states in trying to save program that protects undocumented young people
Carolyn Jones
September 11, 2017
UC sues Trump over order to end protections for 'Dreamers'
UC President Janet Napolitano seeks to stop the reversal of the program she helped create.