Gov. Gavin Newsom

February 23, 2021

Rising tensions, heated words add pressure to reach a deal soon on reopening California schools

Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Phil Ting says school districts’ criticism of a proposed deal shows they want money but no accountability.

John Fensterwald

Analysis

February 20, 2021

Will reserving vaccines for California teachers break school reopening logjam?

Newsom’s plan to reserve 10% of vaccines for teachers could lead to more schools reopening, but it could take too long to satisfy many parents if teachers insist on being fully immunized before returning

Louis Freedberg

Coronavirus

February 19, 2021

California legislators issue their conditions for reopening schools — without governor’s backing

Lawmakers would offer $2 billion to bring back elementary school students after April 15; Newsom favors a speedier timetable.

John Fensterwald

School Finance

February 18, 2021

Gov. Newsom's proposed cost of living increases could stave off cuts for some school districts

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s K-12 education budget proposal includes a cost of living adjustment that allows some districts to avoid cuts next year.

Ali Tadayon

Coronavirus

February 16, 2021

Quick Guide: What California’s color-coded county tracking system means for schools

All but four of California's counties are in the purple tier as of Jan. 26, 2021.

Ali Tadayon

Distance Learning

February 12, 2021

White students in California more likely to be getting in-person instruction than Black, Latino and Asian students

Across California, nearly half of all districts with elementary schools have reopened them to in-person or hybrid learning. White students more likely to be attending school in-person.

Sydney Johnson And Daniel J. Willis

Coronavirus

February 12, 2021

Talks slow, no word yet from Newsom and top lawmakers on deal to reopen schools

Disagreements over vaccinations and extensive Covid testing appear among issues yet to be resolved for elementary students to return to class.

John Fensterwald

Teachers

February 12, 2021

California teacher credentialing requirements continue to be eased during pandemic

A waiver that allows teacher candidates to teach while completing required exams and courses is the latest action to ease teaching requirements.

Diana Lambert

Coronavirus

February 12, 2021

CDC issues color coded guide for school reopening but could create more confusion in California

Voluntary CDC guidelines leave many issues up to local communities to decide, including vaccinations and testing.

Louis Freedberg

Local Control Funding Formula

February 9, 2021

Gov. Newsom calls for closing big ‘loophole’ in school funding for high-needs students

Districts have carried over unspent money intended for high-needs students to use however they want. The governor says the practice must end.

John Fensterwald

College & Careers

February 4, 2021

California private colleges could get reprieve tied to transfer students

Without the change, students could have seen their Cal Grants cut by $1,028 a year. Enrollments at many private colleges in California already have declined in the pandemic.