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Distance learning
August 21, 2020
California schools ordered to close in-person instruction after counties were put on watch list
Conflicting direction from the state added to confusion over whether schools could continue in-person instruction in Mendocino County.
Theresa Harrington
August 19, 2020
A tiny school in Northern California opens for in-person teaching with six of its 14 students
One of the smallest districts in the state in a county with comparatively low infection rates, Indian Diggings Elementary School District opened for in-person instruction but with safeguards against the coronavirus.
Betty Márquez Rosales
August 17, 2020
Power outages hit California as school resumes virtually across the state
Power outages due to heat wave could affect California residents through Wednesday, governor promises flexibility if schools are affected.
Theresa Harrington
August 14, 2020
Oakland Unified reaches compromise with teacher’s union in distance learning deal
Oakland Unified reached a tentative agreement on distance learning which, if approved, will go into effect immediately upon ratification.
Theresa Harrington
August 13, 2020
Oakland Unified opens virtually with thousands of students lacking computers and hotspots
A citywide campaign raised $12.5 million to provide for low income students, but the devices have not yet arrived due to a backlog.
Theresa Harrington
August 7, 2020
Bargaining over distance learning; prepping the next student leaders
How San Juan Unified and its teachers reached a deal on distance learning and how Ed 100 is inspiring student leaders.
EdSource staff
August 5, 2020
California makes internet-enabled tablets available to nearly 1 million students
At least 100,000 tablets with internet included will be ready for districts in time for the new school year, state officials said.
Sydney Johnson
August 3, 2020
Los Angeles Unified reaches deal with teachers over distance learning while other districts struggle to finalize plans
As L.A. Unified finalized its distance learning plans, Oakland Unified and other districts were still negotiating with their teachers.
Michael Burke
August 3, 2020
Sal Khan says distance learning can't fully replace in-person instruction
Sal Khan, a pioneer in distance learning, warns that distance learning does not replace the value of in-person instruction.
Louis Freedberg
July 24, 2020
Parents worried about the fall plan 'learning pods' and micro-schools
Worried about distance learning, families set up "learning pods." UC Prof. Janelle Scott discusses them. Lakisha Young describes a "hub" for Black and Latino families in Oakland.
EdSource staff
July 24, 2020
California school districts brace for an online back-to-school season
Many school districts will have to ditch plans for hybrid learning and in-person classes at the start of the school year.
Sydney Johnson
July 2, 2020
Linda Darling-Hammond on state's new expectations for distance learning
Linda Darling-Hammond outlines new requirements for distance learning; reporter Zaidee Stavely discusses parents' worries about returning to schools.
EdSource staff
June 25, 2020
California schools must provide daily live interaction, access to technology this fall
California lawmakers introduced distance learning provisions around instructional time, attendance and connecting with parents.
Sydney Johnson
June 12, 2020
No deal yet on California school funding; Legislature ready to pass its own budget
Gov. Newsom would cut $6.4 billion in school funding if Congress doesn’t deliver more stimulus aid. The Legislature would issue more IOUs to schools instead.