All articles by EdSource staff
Building better schools and colleges: Californians argue for and against Prop. 13 on March 3, 2020 ballot
Proponents and opponents of the $15 billion state bond measure for K-12 and higher education facilities funding, share their views.
Guest authors
February 21, 2020
Perspectives on the LA teachers’ strike: looking back and ahead
EdSource asked a cross-section of Los Angeles education leaders to reflect on the consequences of the strike that drew national attention.
EdSource staff
January 24, 2020
California Voices: Education leaders speak out on Gov. Newsom's budget proposals
Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s budget proposals.
EdSource staff
January 15, 2020
Teachers who must pay their subs while on extended leave may get relief
California State Sen. Connie Leyva is moving to repeal a 40-year-old law requiring public school teachers on extended sick leave to pay for their own substitute teachers.
Julia McEvoy, KQED
January 9, 2020
Rural California: An Education Divide | Documentary
More than half a million students live in California’s rural areas. The challenges they face at home often spill over to school: chronic absenteeism, lack of college preparation and college isolation, and limited access to technology.
Jennifer Molina
December 30, 2019
The long road to college from California's small towns [VIDEO]
"The long road to college from California's small towns" tells the story of helping more students get college degrees in Shasta County in the state's northern region.
Jennifer Molina
December 20, 2019
A look back at EdSource's top education stories in 2019
From increased funding for early education to the state of education in California's rural communities, a look at some of the top issues in 2019.
EdSource staff
December 20, 2019
Disconnected: When rural students lack the internet at home [VIDEO]
Disconnected: When rural students lack the internet at home tells how two Central Valley school districts are trying to help many of their students overcome the hardship of not having Internet access at home.
Jennifer Molina
December 6, 2019
Saugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita: Teen girl and boy dead, alleged shooter in ‘grave condition’
“It’s a sad day in Saugus, sad day in Los Angeles County and the nation,” Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said.
LAist staff
November 14, 2019
California K-12 education bills to watch
Before the end of September, the Legislature will decide on bills that could significantly affect K-12 schools; here's what some of them are.
EdSource staff
August 9, 2019
Lost Days: Chronic Absenteeism in Rural California [VIDEO]
A window into Northern California's Butte County, where geography and family trauma often keep students from school. The problem has been magnified by the wildfire that devastated the town of Paradise.
Jennifer Molina
May 30, 2019
Share Your Story about Stege Elementary
Please fill out the form below and indicate if you are willing to speak to an EdSource reporter.
EdSource staff
May 13, 2019
Teachers: Share your housing story
EdSource wants to hear from teachers across California about their ability to find affordable housing.
EdSource staff
April 17, 2019
School and Pension Costs in California: What Can Be Done?
How are pension costs creating a challenge for school districts? This EdSource video explains why pensions are consuming a growing share of school budgets and what could be done.
EdSource staff
March 27, 2019
Class-size conundrum at the heart of Los Angeles teachers strike
In most LAUSD middle schools, the largest core classes have 37 kids — and can sometimes be as large as 46.