Student Wellbeing

February 28, 2018

Forecast for California school climates remains cloudy without good data, advocates say

School districts are trying a variety of strategies aimed at creating safe and welcoming school environments, but there is controversy over the role and frequency of student surveys, and how to use them.

David Washburn

February 20, 2018

Suspension rates for black male students in California higher for foster youth, rural students

Study finds African-American students make up just over 5 percent of California’s public school enrollment, but account for nearly 18 percent of suspensions, with black boys and young men accounting for most of those.

Lee Romney

February 15, 2018

Florida school massacre yet another example of failure to regulate guns in U.S.

School safety plans only go so far to protect students and staff.

Louis Freedberg

February 7, 2018

California asks nearly 250 schools to check absentee records over fears of 'bad data'

Letters were sent to schools that submitted data claiming perfect attendance, including more than half of San Francisco Unified schools.

Nico Savidge

February 7, 2018

California's largest districts address chronic absenteeism with focus on why students miss school

Districts focusing on reasons for chronic absenteeism, such as illness, suspensions, transportation and family disruptions.

Nico Savidge

February 1, 2018

All California schools built before 2010 must be tested for lead in water

Community water systems that serve schools will be responsible for testing water.

Louis Freedberg

January 29, 2018

Homeless students, destroyed campuses, ‘invisible injuries’: What California schools learned from recent disasters

School leaders share their tips for helping students and staff cope during and after natural disasters.

Carolyn Jones

January 24, 2018

Student social, emotional and academic development becoming more intertwined in K-12 classrooms

Commission is studying how to make social, emotional, and academic development "part of the fabric of every school."

Lee Romney

January 18, 2018

Impact of marijuana legalization in California on teens uncertain

Available evidence suggests that legalization for recreational use among adults won't lead to big increases among teens, but more data and research is needed.

Nico Savidge And Louis Freedberg

December 18, 2017

California school district targets underlying issues to combat chronic absenteeism

One Bay Area school district uses early intervention and outreach to combat chronic absenteeism.

Lee Romney

November 27, 2017

State board’s next challenge: how to measure school climate, the heartbeat of a school

Study group recommends that districts conduct an annual survey of parents, students and teachers on school safety and students' wellbeing.

John Fensterwald

November 16, 2017

Young and homeless in America

University of Chicago researchers surveyed 26,000 young people ages 13 to 25 to gauge the extent of homelessness.

Carolyn Jones

November 15, 2017

Larger tragedy averted, but Rancho Tehama must be a call to action

Rancho Tehama school shooting is another reminder that more must be done to protect children from gun violence.

Louis Freedberg

August 8, 2017

Circle up: Teaching social-emotional skills year round

All social-emotional learning, all the time as California moves to start a conversation between after-school and summer programs and their school-day counterparts.

Jane Meredith Adams

July 27, 2017

Understanding social and emotional learning: a quick guide

Information about social and emotional learning for parents, teachers, administrators and students.

Jane Meredith Adams