September 10, 2021
Independent study frustrates California parents who enrolled children
California has mandated that all school districts provide independent study as the only online learning option for students in grades K-12.
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August 10, 2021
After mixed experiences with distance learning, disabled California college students want flexibility
Entering the fall, college students say they want the flexibility to learn how they're most comfortable, whether that's in person or remotely.
Michael Burke
July 15, 2021
California moves to adopt historic $6 billion broadband plan
The bill will enable local governments and nonprofits to bypass private companies and build their own broadband infrastructure.
Sydney Johnson
July 8, 2021
Few strings for colleges on how to spend record federal Covid relief dollars
The once-in-a-lifetime pandemic drove Congress and two presidential administrations to approve $69 billion in Covid relief for higher education with the highest amount, more than $9.5 billion, for California colleges and universities.
Thomas Peele
July 7, 2021
California directs districts to offer remote independent study this fall
The education trailer bill extends independent study to students whose health would be put at risk by in-person instruction.
Sydney Johnson
June 7, 2021
California schools move ahead with fall distance learning plans despite limitations
Parents and education advocacy groups are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend distance learning provisions for the upcoming school year.
Sydney Johnson
May 10, 2021
What happens when California students in special education return to the classroom?
The forecast is mixed for special education students. Many will be behind academically, but some thrived with distance learning.
Carolyn Jones
April 30, 2021
In face of anxieties, West Contra Costa Unified commits to full in-person instruction in fall
District officials approved an “action statement” to reassure doubtful families that all students will be allowed back to campuses next school year.
Ali Tadayon
April 22, 2021
In his own words: L.A. Unified's Austin Beutner explains why he resigned
L.A. Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner announced that he will not seek to renew his contract with the district once it ends in June.
Betty Márquez Rosales
April 22, 2021
Masks on, temperatures checked: Lucerne Valley students embrace school five days a week
The small district in Southern California’s high desert is among the latest where all students can attend classes in person, five days each week.
Michael Burke, Sydney Johnson, And Jennifer Molina
April 14, 2021
California governor doubles down on call to reopen schools in the fall
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday reiterated his call for schools to reopen for full-time in-person instruction in the fall.
Ali Tadayon
March 24, 2021
California lags behind most states in offering fully in-person instruction, new data show
Across the country, 32% of 4th-grade students have been offered hybrid instruction and 47% have been offered fully in-person instruction.
Sydney Johnson
March 23, 2021
Parent group pushes back against Bay Area district’s limited in-person plan
A local parent group is pushing back against a tentative agreement reached Friday between West Contra Costa Unified and its employee unions to offer limited in-person instruction beginning April 19. The group is considering suing the district if it doesn't return to full in-person instruction.
Ali Tadayon
March 18, 2021
Schools chief uses influence to shape policy during pandemic, but lacks power to make big decisions
Thurmond felt pressured by county school superintendents to decree all campuses be closed after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency.
Diana Lambert
March 8, 2021
Bay Area school district among first to announce plans for summer school
West Contra Costa Unified has committed to an in-person summer school program in an effort to reduce learning loss over the past year.