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.
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Ukrainian students arriving in California find warm welcome at schools
California schools are extending a warm welcome to Ukrainians who've fled the fighting in their homeland. At least 60,000 Ukrainian immigrants live in California, the second-highest population in the U.S.
Carolyn Jones
May 3, 2022
Empty classrooms and quiet hallways: California's rural far north grapples with declining enrollment
Enrollment has dropped more than 5% in rural Northern California over the past 20 years, with some districts seeing drops of 50% or more.
Carolyn Jones
April 21, 2022
How one California district invested its Covid funds in literacy, boosting student achievement — and morale
With $131 million in federal and state Covid relief funds, Lodi Unified chose to prioritize literacy and social-emotional learning in its plan to help students recover from the pandemic.
Carolyn Jones
April 19, 2022
Mental health hotline numbers would appear on California college student ID cards if bill passes
Student-written bills aim to boost California college students' wellness and civic engagement.
Carolyn Jones
April 15, 2022
Parents’ guide to 504 plans and IEPs: What they are and how they're different
With more students qualifying for special education, understanding the options is crucial for parents as they advocate for their children.
Carolyn Jones
March 29, 2022
Is crackdown on social media for kids too late?
As policymakers seek to curb the power of social media over kids, research is mixed about its impact, and many youths see its upside and downside.
Carolyn Jones
March 16, 2022
Richard Blum, husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein and longtime UC regent, dies
Husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein was a major donor to the University of California and a longtime UC regent.
Carolyn Jones
March 1, 2022
California made a historic investment in school counselors. Is it enough?
Despite a funding windfall, California still lags near the bottom nationally in student-to-counselor ratio, although some districts improve.
Carolyn Jones
March 1, 2022
Peer counseling gains popularity as California schools beef up student mental health services
More California schools are adding peer counseling programs as they find that by talking to each other, some students find relief from stress and anxiety.
Carolyn Jones
February 18, 2022
After setbacks, dyslexia screening for young students moves forward in California schools
Nearly $30 million is already allocated or proposed for dyslexia research and screening for young California students in an effort advocates say is long overdue.
Carolyn Jones
February 3, 2022
Frustrating, exhausting but worth it: School principals tell what their jobs are like now
An EdSource roundtable brought together diverse principals to discuss Covid, staff shortages and mental health — students', teachers' and their own.
Carolyn Jones
February 1, 2022
Anxiety, stress remain top concerns for California students, survey finds
More than 1 in 5 California students said they'd missed more than three days of school due to poor mental health. The survey focused on the pandemic's effects.
Carolyn Jones
January 28, 2022
Black youth face rising rates of depression, anxiety, suicide
The suicide rate among Black youth is now nearly twice the statewide average, and they are more at risk of depression, anxiety and stress.
Carolyn Jones
January 25, 2022
'Grim' outlook for California children's well-being, report finds
Children Now's annual survey provides a comprehensive look at how youth have fared after nearly two years of the pandemic.
Carolyn Jones
January 12, 2022
New law on mental health curriculum goes into effect with start of the new year
Health classes will soon include lessons on depression, bipolar disorder and other serious conditions to help students cope with emotional struggles.