Student Health

October 8, 2021

Newsom signs bill creating mental health protocol for schools

The pandemic triggered mental health problems for many youth. Depression, stress, anxiety and suidical ideation among young people all increased sharply in the past year, in part due to social isolation and economic instability.

Carolyn Jones

July 29, 2021

Facing wildfires and pandemics, California must invest in ensuring clean air in schools

For schools to adapt to the health threats from our rapidly warming climate, they need improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that filter pollution and infectious particles from the air.

Zoe Lew, Lisa Patel and Erika Veidis

July 27, 2021

Free school meals for all here to stay in California

California will launch a universal school meals program in the 2022-23 school year, ensuring all students have access to stigma-free food.

Ali Tadayon

April 1, 2021

Some districts looking to cut back PE as campuses reopen

About 40% of PE teachers in California said their instructional time has been cut back, a recent report says.

Carolyn Jones

October 23, 2020

Virus outbreaks unavoidable as school campuses reopen, experts warn

Safety measures can help lower, but not eliminate, the risk of virus transmission.

Carolyn Jones

October 5, 2020

To safely reopen schools, we have to talk about indoor air quality and ventilation

Have we made sure all schools and classrooms have adequate fresh air ventilation to reduce coronavirus transmission? If the answer is no, students and staff will get sick.

Jeff Vincent

September 11, 2020

Quick Guide: What California parents and students should know about the coronavirus

EdSource provides the latest information on the many changes underway.

Theresa Harrington

August 4, 2020

Some California teachers asked to return to empty classrooms during distance learning

Protests are emerging in districts where teachers are required to conduct distance learning from their physical classrooms.

Sydney Johnson

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

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

June 1, 2020

Oakland students organize protest of George Floyd death, pleading to be heard

Community members handed out free water, snacks and hand sanitizer as students and families marched down Broadway.

Sydney Johnson

May 4, 2020

We must get kids back to school — safely

President of State Board of Education in California says that schools won't reopen until state meets a complex set of requirements spelled out by Gov. Newsom to ensure student and adult safety.

Linda Darling-Hammond

April 9, 2020

Richmond High School students confront demands of social distancing

Students talk about how they and their families are coping with the coronavirus lockdown.

Marina Knowles

March 24, 2020

Rural California district stays open despite statewide stay-at-home order

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is urging the small district in Tulare County to close.

Sydney Johnson

March 18, 2020

Nearly all California K-12 districts closed to avoid spread of coronavirus while few in rural remain open

More than 99 percent of all K-12 students in California are affected by school closings.

Sydney Johnson