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
California's DACA students brace for uncertain future
Repeal of Obama-era immigration program leaves "Dreamers" anxious but prepared to fight back
Carolyn Jones, Larry Gordon, And Daniel J. Willis
September 5, 2017
California colleges undaunted by Trump's decision to phase out DACA
Undocumented students will continue to be welcome at UC, CSU and community colleges, education leaders say.
Carolyn Jones
September 1, 2017
Quick Guide: What it means when a school district declares itself a 'safe haven' or 'sanctuary'
Definitions of “sanctuary” vary from district to district, but in most cases it means that school staff will not allow federal immigration agents on campus without a warrant, subpoena or court order.
Carolyn Jones
August 10, 2017
Fade to black: How teachers are using the solar eclipse to shed light on science
Rare astronomical phenomena on Aug. 21 coincides with the start of school for many districts.
Carolyn Jones
August 7, 2017
Tech nonprofit helping African-American teens get ahead in coding
Hidden Genius Project, among others, provides free programming classes to underrepresented groups.
Carolyn Jones
July 25, 2017
New class leads to big gains in number of girls, minorities taking AP computer science exams
A new AP Computer Science Principles class focuses on the “big ideas” behind computer science.
Carolyn Jones
July 23, 2017
Mobile classroom brings education to the hardest-to-reach students
Five Keys Charter School's refurbished bus will help high school dropouts earn their diplomas or GEDs.
Carolyn Jones
July 19, 2017
Summer and school year programs give the very lowest math achievers answers, and hope
Intensive summer programs, extra tutoring, online courses among districts' offerings
Carolyn Jones
July 5, 2017
National arts scores are in, and the western U.S. lags behind
Despite its creativity-focused economy, California arts education among the nation's worst
Carolyn Jones
June 28, 2017
From Kabul to Mountain View: World's top girl coders headed to California this summer
The Technovation contest is one of many summer programs aimed at encouraging girls to pursue math and computer science.
Carolyn Jones
June 27, 2017
Middle-school students embrace endless summer ... of linear equations
Free summer programs help kids struggling in math get a head start on algebra and geometry.
Carolyn Jones
June 11, 2017
Students perform better at schools offering extra services on campus, study finds
Learning Policy Institute research shows student achievement improves at schools that offer on-campus social services.
Carolyn Jones
June 7, 2017
More teachers turning to nonprofits for innovative science lessons
Nonprofit organizations like Save the Frogs are helping schools implement California's new science standards.
Carolyn Jones
June 4, 2017
Fresno tackles its shortage of math and science teachers
The state's fourth-largest school district is among the leaders in finding creative ways to staff classrooms.
Carolyn Jones
May 31, 2017
A Fresno staffer finds his way from business to high school chemistry teacher
After 20 years on the job, a fiscal analyst begins a new career as a high school teacher.