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.
All articles by Jane Meredith Adams
Judge rules school district not liable in arrest of special ed student in drug sting
The investigation resulted in 22 arrests, including an autistic student.
Jane Meredith Adams
December 1, 2015
California student suspension rate drops as 'willful defiance' punishments decline
Lower rates of suspension were correlated with higher academic achievement for every racial group in the state, the study found.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 23, 2015
'Destined for great things': Low-income students ask educators to believe they can succeed
The Student Voice campaign encourages meaningful connections with teachers.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 17, 2015
Schools fire back against physical education instruction lawsuit
The school districts are charged with failing to provide mandated PE instruction.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 9, 2015
Online charter school students learning less than peers, study finds
First national, comprehensive study looks at math and reading achievement.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 27, 2015
California students with dyslexia gain ground with new law
Schools will be required to assess struggling readers specifically for dyslexia.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 25, 2015
California is first in the nation to ban 'Redskins' school mascot
Native American groups have campaigned for the change for more than 50 years.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 12, 2015
In switch, California school nutrition group opposes healthy lunch rules
California has been a national leader in mandating healthy school lunches.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 8, 2015
Vaccination referendum falls far short, says campaign coordinator
The referendum needed to collect 365,880 signatures but got 149,135.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 6, 2015
Sex ed to become mandatory in grades 7-12 in California
The course will combine education on sexual health and HIV prevention.
Jane Meredith Adams
October 1, 2015
Orange County says special ed students must comply with vaccination law
Some parents believed those students would be exempt.
Jane Meredith Adams
September 23, 2015
One in 6 school districts gives up on Medi-Cal outreach reimbursements
The Medi-Cal reimbursement program brings millions in federal funds to schools.
Jane Meredith Adams
September 21, 2015
Chronic student absentee rate remains high, but tracking improves
School districts lose $1 billion in funding every year due to absenteeism.
Jane Meredith Adams
September 16, 2015
Controversial psychologist found working at special ed schools
The state suspends certification for two Tobinworld schools.
Jane Meredith Adams
August 27, 2015
Rodeo riders lose bid for physical education exemption as cheerleading advances
Some PE teachers believed the rodeo proposal didn't meet state content standards.