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Dr. Mark Ghaly
Coronavirus
March 3, 2022

Geography, politics key factors in whether California districts will still require masking

Most school districts plan to follow the state’s recommendation and “strongly recommend” masks after March 12, although they will not require them.

Diana Lambert
Coronavirus
February 28, 2022

California will not require masks in schools after March 11

California is recommending masking in schools instead of requiring it after March 11, according to updated health guidance released by the state.

Diana Lambert
Coronavirus
February 17, 2022

Some California school districts are defying mask mandate

California districts, especially those in conservative areas of the state, are under pressure to allow students to attend school unmasked.

Diana Lambert
Coping With Covid
January 7, 2022

High Covid rates, staff shortages and confusing legislation challenge schools' reopenings

School officials are struggling to keep schools open amid Covid outbreaks and staffing shortages. Conflicting messages from California state officials are making it even more difficult.

Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Ali Tadayon
Student Health
October 29, 2021

California school vaccine mandate coming soon, but questions remain

California’s school vaccine mandate is moving closer to reality with the imminent approval of the Covid-19 vaccine for kids, but many are confused.

Diana Lambert
Quick Guides
April 4, 2021

Quick Guide: What California’s now defunct color-coded county tracking system meant for schools

Learn more about the state's tiered system of assessing coronavirus risk and how it relates to schools.

Ali Tadayon
Coronavirus
December 22, 2020

Teachers and school staff in California increasingly likely to get vaccine in next round

State and federal health officials say prioritizing teachers and school staff will allow schools to reopen sooner for in-person instruction.

Diana Lambert
Coronavirus
August 10, 2020

Data glitches delay whether California districts can seek waiver for in-person instruction

Backlog of records is expected to be added to county data within 72 hours, which will allow the state to unfreeze its county monitoring list.

Theresa Harrington
Coronavirus
August 7, 2020

Glitches in California’s Covid-19 data could be fixed within two days, state official says

After the data issues are resolved, counties will be able to make decisions about elementary school waivers, state official says.

Theresa Harrington