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Coronavirus
February 25, 2021

Quick Guide: California colleges and universities respond to the coronavirus

Get quick answers to common questions about California colleges and universities are responding to the pandemic and how students can access aid and support.

Ashley A. Smith, Michael Burke, And Larry Gordon
Coronavirus
March 1, 2021

Newsom, lawmakers set April 1 deadline to reopen schools for K-2 students

Under the deal, $2 billion in incentives would require opening up all elementary grades and partially middle and high schools in the “red tier.”

John Fensterwald
Coronavirus
March 1, 2021

California parents continue to disagree on return to school as Covid-19 cases decline

Many families have had drastically different experiences during the pandemic, creating a mix of fear and frustration over prolonged closures.

Sydney Johnson
Teacher Survey Project
February 26, 2021

California veteran teachers say they’re working harder and longer, often with little district help

Teachers surveyed report they’ve relied primarily on their colleagues and themselves to figure out teaching during the pandemic.

John Fensterwald
Coronavirus
February 25, 2021

California sets priorities for vaccination of teachers and school employees

The state aims to provide up to 75,000 vaccine access codes per week, according to new guidance.

Sydney Johnson
Policy & Finance
February 25, 2021

Why some school districts are open for in-person instruction but in some cases, neighboring ones aren’t

A complex set of factors dictate how and when districts decide to reopen schools, leading to widely varying schedules.

Carolyn Jones
Testing and Accountability
February 24, 2021

California moves ahead to pursue flexibility waivers for standardized tests this year

The state board will consider if districts can use locally selected tests where Smarter Balanced assessments are not feasible.

Sydney Johnson
Coronavirus
February 24, 2021

New cases of Covid-19 fall dramatically in California, enabling more schools to reopen

All but three counties now meet the threshold of having fewer than 25 new daily cases of Covid per 100,000 residents.

John Fensterwald And Daniel J. Willis
Coronavirus
February 23, 2021

Rising tensions, heated words add pressure to reach a deal soon on reopening California schools

Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Phil Ting says school districts’ criticism of a proposed deal shows they want money but no accountability.

John Fensterwald
Coronavirus
February 23, 2021

California teachers move to the front of the vaccine line in most counties

Teachers in large California districts have been waiting for the Covid-19 vaccine as school staff from smaller districts were vaccinated.

Diana Lambert
Testing and Accountability
February 22, 2021

Schools must give standardized tests this year, Biden administration says

It’s been unclear whether the Biden administration would offer testing waivers as many school districts continue to operate with distance learning.

Sydney Johnson
Coronavirus
February 22, 2021

In his own words: Dr. Fauci on the complexities of school reopening and vaccinations

Asked whether he would be comfortable going into a classroom and teaching, Fauci says “It’s tough because I’ve not been in that situation.”

EdSource staff
Analysis
February 20, 2021

Will reserving vaccines for California teachers break school reopening logjam?

Newsom’s plan to reserve 10% of vaccines for teachers could lead to more schools reopening, but it could take too long to satisfy many parents if teachers insist on being fully immunized before returning

Louis Freedberg
Distance Learning
February 19, 2021

Veteran teachers surveyed worry about Covid’s long-term harm on California students

In the first of a series capturing teachers' experiences, most express alarm over the pandemic's impact on learning and mental health.

John Fensterwald
Coronavirus
February 19, 2021

California legislators issue their conditions for reopening schools — without governor’s backing

Lawmakers would offer $2 billion to bring back elementary school students after April 15; Newsom favors a speedier timetable.

John Fensterwald