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California Student Journalism Corps 

EdSource’s journalism mentoring and support initiative, the California Student Journalism Corps, is building a network of student journalists to report on education in California and help promising student journalists earn real-life professional experience by contributing to EdSource, which operates the largest newsroom of education reporters in the state. On this page, you can read and view the contributions of our talented and dedicated team of college journalists.

Student voices
August 6, 2020

Why I choose to be a full-time student and essential worker

Balancing studies online and a heavier schedule at work can be overwhelming.

Iman Palm
College & Careers
July 9, 2020

Thousands of California students could be forced to take in-person classes or leave the country

The state of California and the University of California are both suing the federal government over the policy.

Zaidee Stavely, Paula Kiley and Marisa Martinez
Student voices
June 29, 2020

Some people called my community college trash, they were wrong

LA City College helped student realize dream of getting a degree.

Kilmer Salinas
Student voices
June 1, 2020

College isn’t the same from behind a laptop screen

College graduate mourns loss of last semester on campus, commencement ceremony.

Bonnie Wong
College & Careers
May 29, 2020

How college graduates are choosing to celebrate, or not, amid a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has forced college seniors to abandon the traditional celebrations and ceremonies associated with graduation.

Michael Burke and Marisa Martinez
Student voices
May 25, 2020

California college students grapple with finishing semester online

Transition to distance learning poses myriad challenges for community college students.

Kasper Dilmaghani and Isis Piccillo
Coronavirus
May 1, 2020

Community colleges join race to produce face shields and masks during pandemic

Digital fabrication laboratories known as “FabLabs” are at the heart of an effort to produce personal protective equipment for East Bay hospitals and health centers.

Jacquelyn Opalach
Student voices
April 17, 2020

Being homeless during coronavirus adds to hardship for California college student

Cristina Zetino alternates between three different homes throughout the week while juggling work and classes.

Marisa Martinez
Student voices
April 16, 2020

California college students react to pass/fail grades option for current courses

The change would help ease the stress for many of their peers during this challenging time, students say.

Kilmer Salinas
Coronavirus
March 23, 2020

Coping with stress of coronavirus crisis a challenge for California’s students

Mental health experts say during this time of heightened anxiety, finding ways to cope and create stability are key to maintaining a healthy outlook.

Patrick Hoge
Student voices
March 20, 2020

Will the pandemic derail my big plans for my future?

Facing the uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis, a Cal State Los Angeles student wonders what lies ahead.

Marlene Cordova
Coronavirus
March 20, 2020

Some California college students find refuge on campus during a pandemic

Life may not be the same, but for some California college students staying on campus provides a refuge, especially for those with nowhere to go.

Ashley A. Smith
Coronavirus
March 13, 2020

College faculty in California scramble to adapt as classes move to online instruction

Colleges and universities are cancelling in-person classes across the state.

Ashley A. Smith