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September 6, 2019

Achieving fair funding for school modernization in California: a case study [VIDEO]

California has run out of money to help school districts build and repair schools. View EdSource's video explainer to understand the choices facing legislators and voters.

John Fensterwald

May 30, 2019

Lost Days: Chronic Absenteeism in Rural California [VIDEO]

A window into Northern California's Butte County, where geography and family trauma often keep students from school. The problem has been magnified by the wildfire that devastated the town of Paradise.

Jennifer Molina

March 27, 2019

School and Pension Costs in California: What Can Be Done?

How are pension costs creating a challenge for school districts? This EdSource video explains why pensions are consuming a growing share of school budgets and what could be done.

EdSource staff

September 25, 2018

Lead problems in water linger at Los Angeles schools, despite years of testing and repairs

Los Angeles Unified has tested water in all of its schools for lead over the last decade, but critics say its policies put children at risk.

Nico Savidge And Daniel J. Willis

September 24, 2018

Gaps in California law requiring schools to test for lead could leave children at risk

A new law requires schools to test their water for lead, but children could remain exposed to dangerous levels of the toxic metal.

Nico Savidge And Daniel J. Willis

September 18, 2018

New findings from Getting Down to Facts II

Watch John Fensterwald in conversation with Sean Reardon and Deborah Stipek on early childhood education.

John Fensterwald

May 20, 2018

Innovative high school for new immigrant students a model in California

One of two international high schools in California, the small Oakland campus offers special programs for immigrant students.

Theresa Harrington

May 13, 2018

The rise of restorative justice in California schools brings promise, controversy

Many tout the practice as a groundbreaking alternative to zero-tolerance policies and a way to alleviate discipline disparities, while some say it's being oversold as a quick fix.

David Washburn And Daniel J. Willis

April 15, 2018

From public housing to college: new national pilot helps low-income students in LA make that journey

A federally funded pilot program is bringing college and financial aid counseling to low-income students who live in public housing projects in nine cities, including Los Angeles. Whether it expands nationwide depends on results and funding.

Larry Gordon