Carolyn Jones
Carolyn 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.
All articles by Carolyn Jones
Science teachers to join march to oppose what they see as threat to quality education
Those who are participating say it's important to fight funding cuts to science agencies and education.
Carolyn Jones
April 20, 2017
New science standards raise hopes for narrowing achievement gap
Next Generation Science Standards aim to reach minorities, English learners and others underrepresented in science fields.
Carolyn Jones
April 13, 2017
San Bernardino shooting puts spotlight on school safety
State law requires schools to have comprehensive safety plans.
Carolyn Jones And Theresa Harrington
April 10, 2017
Guidelines designed to help districts implement new science standards
Teacher support and high-quality materials are key, according to a new report.
Carolyn Jones
March 29, 2017
Some schools trading the blacktop for greentop as an innovative way to teach science
Some schools are replacing asphalt play yards with trees, flowers, and vegetables.
Carolyn Jones
March 26, 2017
Girls draw even with boys in high school STEM classes, but still lag in college and careers
Girls score the same as boys on math and science tests, but women make up only 29 percent of the STEM workforce.
Carolyn Jones
March 12, 2017
California State University extends protections for undocumented students
The chancellor's statement is the latest salvo in colleges' protest of federal immigration policies.
Carolyn Jones
February 23, 2017
Teachers eye potential of virtual reality to enhance science instruction
As prices come down, more schools are using high-tech headsets to supplement science lessons.
Carolyn Jones
February 20, 2017
California renews push to promote environmental literacy in schools
New standards, among the most comprehensive in the nation, focus on human impacts.
Carolyn Jones
February 12, 2017
A push to get books, not tech, into the hands of young readers
A national nonprofit visits Oakland to distribute free books to elementary students.
Carolyn Jones
February 9, 2017
School districts step up protections for immigrant students
More school districts vow to protect immigrant students despite threats from the Trump administration.
Carolyn Jones
February 5, 2017
Hundreds protest in Oakland against Trump's nominee for education secretary
Teachers, administrators and parents object to DeVos’ positions promoting charter schools and vouchers.
Carolyn Jones
January 31, 2017
Students respond enthusiastically to new science standards in 'early adopter' districts
The approach encourages hands-on learning through experiments.
Carolyn Jones
January 18, 2017
Report: Innovative science instruction boosts academic performance among English learners
In some cases, English learners outscored their English-proficient peers on standardized tests.