Sydney Johnson
Follow @@sydneyfjohnsonSydney Johnson covers math and science, among other topics. Before joining EdSource, Sydney was an assistant editor at EdSurge where she covered higher education and technology. Her work has also appeared in Slate, The Huffington Post, the East Bay Express, San Francisco magazine and other outlets. She has a B.A. and a B.S. from UC Berkeley.
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California districts attempt to revive outdoor education programs slashed during the pandemic
In California, leaders of 37% of outdoor education programs said they will remain closed due to lack of financing after the coronavirus pandemic.
Sydney Johnson
July 6, 2020
Long road ahead to close California’s digital divide in education before new school year begins
About 56,700 laptops and 94,000 hotspots have been sent to districts across the state so far.
Sydney Johnson
June 26, 2020
California schools must provide daily live interaction, access to technology this fall
California lawmakers introduced distance learning provisions around instructional time, attendance and connecting with parents.
Sydney Johnson
June 25, 2020
California science teachers look for new ways to bring hands-on experiments to students
While some families are doing science projects at home, teachers say a lack of supplies makes it difficult to assign hands-on experiments.
Sydney Johnson
June 10, 2020
Lawmakers look for new ways to pay for broadband in rural California
A bond proposal aims to build broadband infrastructure in rural California, help purchase computers and fund professional training for teachers.
Sydney Johnson
June 4, 2020
Oakland students organize protest of George Floyd death, pleading to be heard
Community members handed out free water, snacks and hand sanitizer as students and families marched down Broadway.
Sydney Johnson
June 1, 2020
California’s smallest districts plan ‘socially distant’ in-person graduations this spring
State officials are developing guidelines on how to safely bring students back to campus.
Sydney Johnson
May 21, 2020
How some California charter schools support students during distance learning
Some charter schools with technology already in place are putting greater emphasis on family support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sydney Johnson
May 18, 2020
More California students are online, but digital divide runs deep with distance learning
More than a month since most schools first closed, at least 270,000 students remain disconnected to the internet at home.
Sydney Johnson And Michael Burke
May 1, 2020
Quick Guide: How to protect a student’s privacy online
Privacy experts share best practices for video as California schools make the switch to online learning.
Sydney Johnson
April 29, 2020
Why distance learning is a success in one California district
As schools scramble to figure out distance learning plans, one district shares what’s worked a month into distance learning.
Sydney Johnson
April 27, 2020
Internet providers asked to do more for California students without access
Donations announced Monday are beginning to chip away at the daunting task of connecting all students to devices and internet from home.
Sydney Johnson
April 21, 2020
California moves to close digital divide as schools shift online
“Let's face it, there's been a digital divide in California for decades,” California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said.
Sydney Johnson
April 16, 2020
Don’t cancel summer internships, California STEM education advocates caution
Some companies are cancelling summer internships altogether amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sydney Johnson
April 9, 2020
Thousands of California students still without laptops and Wi-Fi for distance learning
State education officials are calling on more companies and individuals to donate laptops and WiFi hotspots for students.