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
After a rough year, senior formal this spring was both joyous, bittersweet
For students at West High in Tracy — a community hit hard by Covid-19 — it was a chance to experience school spirit, if only for one night.
Carolyn Jones And Andrew Reed
May 21, 2021
Newsom proposes major funding increase for student mental health services
Proposed funding would more than double Newsom's January proposal and provide mental health services for all Californians under age 26.
Carolyn Jones
May 14, 2021
Students thrive in Oakland Unified’s health career pathway, study finds
Students in the health career pathway, which provides hands-on training, had higher graduation rates and were more likely to enroll in college.
Carolyn Jones And Louis Freedberg
May 13, 2021
What happens when California students in special education return to the classroom?
The forecast is mixed for special education students. Many will be behind academically, but some thrived with distance learning.
Carolyn Jones
May 10, 2021
Mental health, equity should be schools’ focus as students return, report says
As students return to in-person instruction, a new report says schools should take the opportunity to institute long-term changes with the funding they'll receive.
Carolyn Jones
April 29, 2021
Why mental health is the key to dealing with learning loss
Upon returning to campus, students will not be able to catch up academically until they feel good emotionally, experts say.
Carolyn Jones
April 15, 2021
Some districts looking to cut back PE as campuses reopen
About 40% of PE teachers in California said their instructional time has been cut back, a recent report says.
Carolyn Jones
April 1, 2021
California schools, universities condemn anti-Asian attacks, offer support to students
Ethnic studies classes help, but schools and colleges can do more to curb racism, advocates say.
Carolyn Jones And Ashley A. Smith
March 22, 2021
'No one is sure what to expect': Schools, colleges add more counseling services to address student mental health
Schools and colleges are preparing for a rush of student mental health needs as campuses reopen for in-person instruction.
Carolyn Jones
March 16, 2021
Eating disorders among teens surging during the pandemic
Increased screen time and isolation during the pandemic are contributing to a rise in anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating.
Carolyn Jones
March 11, 2021
California Legislature approves plan to encourage schools to reopen for in-person instruction
The bill provides $2 billion in incentives for schools to reopen for special needs and other students, beginning with the earliest grades.
Carolyn Jones And Louis Freedberg
March 4, 2021
Why some school districts are open for in-person instruction but in some cases, neighboring ones aren’t
A complex set of factors dictate how and when districts decide to reopen schools, leading to widely varying schedules.
Carolyn Jones
February 25, 2021
Homeless students in L.A. charter schools struggle more than peers at traditional schools, study finds
New research shows graduation rates among homeless students at charter schools are more than a third lower than those at traditional public schools.
Carolyn Jones
February 24, 2021
Special education teachers grapple with risks of in-person classes: ‘An impossible choice’
Students who won’t wear masks or socially distance create for a “nerve-wracking” work environment.
Carolyn Jones
February 16, 2021
New data shines light on student achievement progress — and gaps — in California and US
The data points to a widening achievement gap between white and Black students.