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California education news updates
Nearly 1 in 5 computer science teachers across the U.S. temporarily suspended instruction during the coronavirus pandemic.
EdSource staff
October 21, 2020
Education and the coronavirus crisis: What’s the latest?
A private school near Fresno was fined $15,000 for violating a judge’s order to stop in-person instruction.
EdSource staff
October 21, 2020
Families face the demands of online and hybrid learning
Families across California face a school year like no other as they confront a deadly pandemic that has upended the traditions of going back to school. Come along as EdSource reports how families are learning how to cope.
EdSource staff
September 17, 2020
Education during Covid: California families struggle to learn [VIDEO]
This video, “Education during Covid: California families struggle to learn,” is part of a continuing project by EdSource on how California families are struggling with learning during the Covid crisis. It includes photos and videos contributed by participating families.
Jennifer Molina
September 17, 2020
The next big hurdle: California schools grapple with how, when or if to reopen campuses
Safety protocols, potential lawsuits, input from parents and teachers are among the factors districts must weigh.
EdSource staff
September 10, 2020
California superintendents navigate how to reopen campuses while keeping students, teachers safe
Complicated, ever-shifting set of unique factors will affect school reopening plans.
EdSource staff
September 10, 2020
Back to school during a pandemic: Answering your questions
Get quick answers to some of the most common questions as schools and colleges start the new school year.
EdSource staff
August 31, 2020
Seeking guidance for opening schools?
Many of the decisions about how schools reopen for the fall will be made locally. Find guidance for your county as well as other state and national agencies.
EdSource staff
August 30, 2020
San Diego State to pioneer race relations requirement in criminal justice program
Other universities in the CSU system and nationwide are turning to San Diego State to develop courses that explore racism and discrimination.
Will Simon
August 18, 2020
Richmond area students talk about what they'll remember from this year of protest and Covid-19
West Contra Costa Unified students reflect on how their lives were affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Valeria Echeverria, Ronishlla Maharaj, Karina Mascorro, and David Sanchez
July 28, 2020
Richmond students talk about revising summer plans ruined by the pandemic
Jobs, vacations, gatherings with family and friends are all put on hold as they cope with Covid-19.
Valeria Echeverria, Ronishlla Maharaj, Karina Mascorro and David Sanchez
July 17, 2020
President of Newport-Mesa teachers’ union talks about race and education in Orange County
New president of the Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers shares what it has been like teach in a district where she is one of only a handful of Black teachers.
Interview by Sandra Asper/Costa Mesa Brief
July 13, 2020
California Legislature approves state budget; here are the highlights for education funding
Legislators spared K-12 schools and community colleges cuts, but will force them to borrow billions and rely on more stimulus aid from Congress.
EdSource staff
June 26, 2020
Distance Learning 2.0: Pajaro Valley looks ahead, with Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez | EdSource webinar
In this webinar, Supt. Rodriguez and EdSource's John Fensterwald dive deeper into the strategies and successes of Pajaro Valley's transition to deeper learning.