Jane Meredith Adams
Jane was a senior reporter covering student health at EdSource Today. Her work with data journalist John C. Osborn on “How Vaccinated are California Kindergarteners” won first place in data reporting from the Education Writers Association in 2014. Jane is a former staff reporter for the Boston Globe. She is also the co-author of The Last Time I Wore a Dress (Putnam/Riverhead), the story of a teenage girl’s journey through the mental health system. The book won a Lambda Literary Award. Previously, she was a contributing editor at Health and Parenting. She has reported for the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Newsday, Baltimore Sun and other publications. Prior to joining EdSource, she worked for five years at a K-8 school in Oakland. She holds an A.B. in government from Harvard University and an M.A. in English and an M.F.A. in Writing from San Francisco State University. She has been a USC Annenberg Health Journalism Fellow.
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With Trump's Title IX stance unknown, video aims to educate about sexual harassment at school
The video is designed to help educate students, school staffs and parents about gender discrimination.
Jane Meredith Adams
December 4, 2016
The push for positive school climate bumps up against Trump rhetoric
School officials, especially in California, are placing increased emphasis on respect for all students and civil discourse.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 27, 2016
Undocumented students react with fear and anger to election results
President Obama established DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — in 2012 through an executive order. With a stroke of a pen when he takes office, Trump can eliminate the program.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 9, 2016
New campaign promotes power of teachers to reduce stress of traumatized students
A new campaign reminds teachers of their positive impact on students who have been abused or have witnessed violence.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 7, 2016
African-American boys less likely to be suspended if teacher is black, research reports
The researchers say their findings support efforts to diversify the teaching workforce.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 1, 2016
Feds release guidance for block grants to support a 'well-rounded' education
Courses such as civics, technology, music and the arts, aren't luxuries that are just nice to have, U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. said in a statement.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 23, 2016
California attorney general calls for state actions to improve student attendance
Half of chronically absent K-5 students are found in 20 percent of districts.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 19, 2016
In school reform, relationships are key, say principals, teachers and students
Educators are more focused on how students and teachers interact.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 12, 2016
Animated videos help teachers build sense of empathy in students
The videos are designed to help teach social and emotional skills.
Jane Meredith Adams
September 28, 2016
National commission aims to improve schools through social and emotional learning
Seven Californians are on the Aspen Institute commission.
Jane Meredith Adams
September 20, 2016
California moves forward in multi-state collaboration on social and emotional learning
A team of 13 educators will lead the development of social and emotional learning guidelines.
Jane Meredith Adams
September 19, 2016
Governor signs emergency allergy medicine legislation but rebukes Epi-Pen price hikes
The price of a two-pack of Epi-Pen auto-injectors has gone from $100 to more than $600.
Jane Meredith Adams
September 16, 2016
California students with highest chronic absentee rates concentrated in 14 districts
The new data map is based on information collected by the federal Office for Civil Rights.
Jane Meredith Adams
September 7, 2016
Oversight of private special education schools begins at Oakland Unified
Oakland Unified is facing compliance deadlines to prove it is monitoring students at private special education schools.