San Diego Unified School District

September 1, 2022

Thousands without childhood vaccinations unable to return to school

Families fell behind on wellness checkups during the pandemic, others became vaccine hesitant and still others had vaccine fatigue. The result has been a decline in childhood vaccinations and more students who can't attend school on campuses.

Diana Lambert

Coronavirus

March 4, 2022

Severe driver shortage leaves some California kids waiting at the school bus stop

California has a shortage of teachers and other school staff, but school officials cite the lack of bus drivers as one of their biggest problems.

Diana Lambert

Homeless Youth

February 16, 2022

Liaisons play pivotal role in connecting California homeless children to services

All students experiencing homelessness are entitled to certain supports under federal law, and homeless liaisons are tasked with providing that support. But will there be enough funding to support each homeless child once they are identified?

Betty Márquez Rosales

Coronavirus

October 15, 2021

Could new Covid testing and vaccine mandates make school staffing shortages in California worse?

School superintendents, already dealing with severe staff shortages, are concerned that testing and vaccine mandates could make matters worse.

Diana Lambert

Math and Science

December 11, 2020

How one California school district is moving forward with math in the pandemic

Math learning experts are pushing for grade-level content over remediation during the pandemic.

Sydney Johnson

Teacher Voices

September 10, 2020

Save a program you love by participating virtually

Many ancillary educational programs have been devastated by the pandemic and are counting on support from parents, teachers and the community to survive.

Thomas Courtney

Los Angeles Unified

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

Coronavirus

June 5, 2020

Summer school may be another pandemic victim in some districts

Researchers found 61 of 100 districts nationwide plan to offer summer school, but many are not expanding programs or trying new things.

Theresa Harrington

Coronavirus

June 1, 2020

California school districts forced to move to virtual recruiting — and it’s working

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, district officials had to find a new way to recruit and hire teacher candidates.

Diana Lambert

Commentary

May 29, 2020

To reopen safely and responsibly, schools need their afterschool partners

Expanded learning programs provide essential support and child care to families throughout the state.

Paul Gothold & Jennifer Peck

Podcast

April 17, 2020

Making students' social-emotional health integral to distance learning

This week: We explore the issue of student wellness during a pandemic; and students from Granite Bay High School read excerpts from their journals of life at home, under social isolation.