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Chronic Absenteeism
December 23, 2020

New California absenteeism data shows big discrepancies between white, Black students

Black students far more likely to face disciplinary measures for missing school, statewide data shows.

Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis
Commentary
November 4, 2020

California’s misleading K-12 dashboard could lead to closure of the wrong schools

Dashboard calculations of school performance can obscure the success of schools helping students who are several grade levels behind.

Steve Rees and David Osborne
Special Education
September 18, 2020

For California’s new head of special education, ‘nothing is insurmountable’

Heather Calomese talks to EdSource about distance learning, social justice and the future of special education.

Carolyn Jones
Commentary
August 17, 2020

Federal government must ensure schools have funds to re-open safely

Districts have incurred many new costs as a result of the pandemic and face budget deferrals and cuts as a result of the financial crisis.

Jenny Fitzgerald
Coronavirus
June 8, 2020

Students should expect masks, temperature checks and a lot of hand washing under California guidance

State guidance offers recommendations, but school districts will decide conditions and safety measures for reopening campuses.

Diana Lambert
Policy & Finance
June 8, 2020

Complex health considerations make reopening California’s schools a challenge

Doctors urge schools to reopen, but some parents are reluctant to put children at risk.

Carolyn Jones
Student Wellbeing
June 5, 2020

California schools chief launches campaign against racial bias

The superintendent of public instruction announced he is launching a training initiative to help end systematic racism in schools.

Diana Lambert
Policy & Finance
June 1, 2020

Emotional schools chief Tony Thurmond vows to address racism in public education

It’s time to address racism and implicit bias in education and its impact on black and brown students, the Superintendent of Public Instruction said.

Diana Lambert
Coronavirus
May 22, 2020

Students speak out: ‘Distance learning has challenged me incredibly’

State hosts first panel for students to talk about their concerns about online classes and their mental health.

Carolyn Jones
Coronavirus
May 14, 2020

Oakland eases graduation requirements to address student challenges during crisis

Oakland Unified school board temporarily waives its 2.0 GPA and senior project grad requirements during emergencies such as school closures.

Theresa Harrington
Special Education
April 17, 2020

California should push harder for special education during school closures, disability rights groups say

The California Department of Education has provided guidance for districts, schools, teachers and parents of students in special education.

Carolyn Jones
Coronavirus
March 18, 2020

California school districts learn more about what state expects during a long shutdown

During a webinar viewed by 7,000 people, state officials encourage innovation to provide service and promise cooperation in weeks ahead.

John Fensterwald
Early Learning
December 11, 2019

California parents, preschool teachers learn to teach math through children’s books

A series of activities designed to teach math concepts inspired by children’s books is being piloted as part of a statewide early math initiative.

Zaidee Stavely
Homeless Youth
November 27, 2019

Schools fail to identify thousands of homeless children, state audit finds

California schools must do a better job of counting and providing services to homeless students, audit says.

Carolyn Jones
Student Wellbeing
November 5, 2019

California schools closed for unprecedented number of days due to fire, power outages

Hundreds of schools were closed for multiple days in October, leaving school districts worried about losing instruction days and state funds.

Diana Lambert