San Juan 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

May 6, 2022

Challenged by Covid, the Class of 2022 looks ahead to better days

Many high school students struggled academically during distance learning, but others used the time to double down on academics or to cultivate hobbies and interests.

Diana Lambert

May 2, 2022

Growing suburban Sacramento school districts spared state's declining enrollment

New housing construction in suburbs around Sacramento have saved some school districts in the region from the belt-tightening that comes with declining student enrollment. 

Diana Lambert

April 14, 2022

Where are all of California's school librarians?

California has fewer credentialed teacher librarians in its school libraries per student than almost every state in the nation, a fact that research shows could be hurting students academically.

Diana Lambert

April 7, 2022

Porch visits and homeschooling - how some schools are boosting attendance

School district administrators discuss some ways to increase attendance and enrollment, through porch visits or creating a district-run homeschooling option.

EdSource staff

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

January 4, 2022

Hit hard by Covid, California high school seniors struggling toward graduation

California school districts are reducing the number of credits needed to graduate, changing school schedules and adding tutoring to help seniors earn their diplomas.

Diana Lambert

September 20, 2021

California schools prepare for thousands of Afghan refugee students

School districts throughout California are preparing to offer services ranging from translation to food to mental health support for Afghan refugees.

Diana Lambert

November 25, 2020

School districts try out different strategies to boost immunization rates for non-Covid diseases

In response to declining immunization rates, school districts are increasing their outreach to parents and offering free clinics.

Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon

September 25, 2020

Waiting lists for home-school programs as parents grow weary of distance learning

Home-schooling programs have seen a surge of interest since campuses closed in March. Parents are looking for flexibility and control.

Diana Lambert

August 25, 2020

California wildfires add angst to distance learning

Massive wildfires have become an annual event in California, and they are the first test of how schools can handle a crisis while distance learning.

Diana Lambert And Theresa Harrington

August 11, 2020

Some California districts, teachers struggle to agree on distance learning

The Legislature set minimum hours but left it to districts and unions to define instruction, engagement and set the length of a school day.

John Fensterwald

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

April 3, 2020

First few weeks of remote teaching is learning experience for teachers and students

California teachers have had to be creative to keep students learning after campuses shut down in March.

Diana Lambert

December 11, 2016

Home-grown school superintendents bring stability, deep knowledge to their districts

Superintendents who lead districts where they grew up say they are motivated by a yearning to honor their mentors who nurtured them along the way.

Michael Collier