All articles by EdSource staff
Education and the coronavirus crisis: What’s the latest?
California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond advises state's public schools to provide distance learning through the end of their school year.
EdSource staff
March 31, 2020
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EdSource staff
March 31, 2020
In his own words: Gov. Newsom on why he’s not ordering all California schools to close
Newsom said he’s not ready to override superintendents in mainly small, rural districts that will remain open.
EdSource staff
March 15, 2020
California election 2020: Democratic presidential primary and Prop. 13 construction bond
EdSource will post the presidential primary and Prop. 13 results, by county, using our automated tracker. Check back for results.
EdSource staff
March 3, 2020
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 27, 2020
On Education: What Democratic presidential candidates are promising
The summary lays out the key education positions of eight Democratic candidates on the primary ballot.
EdSource staff
February 24, 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.