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
Newsom celebrates recall victory and schools’ safety record, but warns: ‘We must remain vigilant’
Visiting an Oakland Unified middle school, Newsom said he feels humbled and energized by the recall victory, and urges Covid safety measures.
Carolyn Jones
September 15, 2021
‘Pool testing’ to combat Covid on campus grows popular in California schools
Testing up to 25 asymptomatic students and staff together can save time and money in some scenarios, with minimal disruption to instruction.
Carolyn Jones
September 15, 2021
ACLU sues Bay Area school district over ‘separate, unequal and illegal’ special education program
Lawsuit: Black students and English learners in Pittsburg Unified are disproportionately shunted into special education and subject to harsh discipline.
Carolyn Jones
September 14, 2021
Covid testing was supposed to keep schools safe. What happened?
Covid test shortages and inconsistent protocols at schools are leaving California parents confused and frustrated.
Carolyn Jones
September 7, 2021
How schools help students who’ve lost loved ones to Covid
At least 30% of California students surveyed by the ACLU said they'd lost a loved one during the pandemic. Some had lost multiple relatives.
Carolyn Jones
August 13, 2021
Why some schools are mandating Covid tests while others aren’t
Community infection rates are a big factor in schools' Covid safety plans as they prepare to reopen campuses in the fall.
Carolyn Jones
August 5, 2021
Special education funding should be more streamlined, report finds
Funding should be based on students' needs, not attendance, to help achieve more equitable academic outcomes, researchers say.
Carolyn Jones
July 30, 2021
How ‘Mama Brown’ changed students’ lives by paying for college and so much more: ‘It’s not about the money’
Tutoring, field trips and plenty of love made the difference for Oakland students 'adopted' by a real estate agent.
Carolyn Jones And Andrew Reed
July 29, 2021
How California plans to deter costly special education disputes
A new initiative is meant to help parents and schools settle Covid-related disputes over services for students before heading to court.
Carolyn Jones
July 22, 2021
More California schools adding yoga to school day
Stretching and breathing exercises can help students relax and focus as schools reopen for in-person instruction in the fall.
Carolyn Jones
July 19, 2021
More masks, less distancing: California updates its Covid-19 school guidelines
The guidelines are stricter than CDC guidelines, which say that students and teachers do not have to wear masks if they've been vaccinated.
Carolyn Jones And Betty Márquez Rosales
July 9, 2021
Special education sees 'historic' boost in new funding
California will get over $1 billion in state and federal funding for students with disabilities, many of whom struggled in distance learning.
Carolyn Jones
July 2, 2021
How Supreme Court decision frees schools from monitoring off-campus speech
The ruling is a significant step for schools trying to navigate the constantly evolving technology landscape
Carolyn Jones
June 28, 2021
Orange County schools join with Children’s Hospital to address student mental health needs
'Well spaces' and streamlined data systems are meant to broaden students' access to mental health services and will help as campuses reopen.