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The coronavirus is upending life as we know it for everyone and challenging institutions from pre-school to higher education that serve students to deliver care and instruction. EdSource is committed to riding out this crisis with you to provide accurate, timely and useful information to help you make good choices for yourself and your families.
June 5, 2020

Education and the coronavirus crisis: What’s the latest?

Governor affirms commitment to distributing CARES Act funding to neediest students, expresses support for juvenile justice reforms, and pledges masks for educators and child care workers

EdSource staff
June 3, 2020

Quick Guide: California colleges and universities respond to the coronavirus

California colleges and universities are upending their operations to fight the coronavirus, offering online courses, closing dorms and changing their academic calendars. Follow this quick guide for the latest news.

Ashley A. Smith, Michael Burke, And Larry Gordon
June 4, 2020

Let’s recognize learning can happen anywhere — especially now

Many California adults have impressive skillsets and knowledge bases that merit college-level credit.

Su Jin Gatlin Jez
June 4, 2020

Lawmakers look for new ways to pay for broadband in rural California

A bond proposal aims to build broadband infrastructure in rural California, help purchase computers and fund professional training for teachers.

Sydney Johnson
June 3, 2020

California lawmakers would spare K-12 schools from any budget cuts

Both Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are betting Congress will deliver tens of billions more in aid to states.

John Fensterwald
June 3, 2020

Learning loss and achievement gaps top discussion on school reopening

State Board of Education President, Oakland Unified Superintendent and Hoover Institute fellow discuss inequities among returning students.

Theresa Harrington
June 3, 2020

DATABASE: Federal aid helps some California schools more than others under governor's plan

Federal stimulus funding is coming to the aid of California’s school districts. An EdSource analysis projects that of the 897 districts that receive their funding through the state’s education funding formula, 60.4 percent would get more in stimulus funding than they’d lose in state cuts.

Daniel J. Willis
June 3, 2020

Most California districts would get more in federal aid than they’d lose in budget cuts

Districts are anticipating billions more in unfunded costs to reopen schools. They want some of the money they'll need to be distributed more evenly than Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes.

John Fensterwald And Daniel J. Willis
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
June 1, 2020

California school districts forced to move to virtual recruiting — and it’s working

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, district officials had to find a new way to recruit and hire teacher candidates.

Diana Lambert
May 30, 2020

Governor suspends California teacher testing requirements for candidates impacted by coronavirus closures

Newsom issued an executive order suspending state-required tests for teacher candidates on track to complete their teacher preparation programs.

Diana Lambert
May 29, 2020

School district leaders from around the U.S. rethink education, emphasize online learning

Pandemic exposed the digital divide and the needs of students in crisis, leaders said, adding that more teacher training is also necessary.

Theresa Harrington
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
May 29, 2020

To reopen safely and responsibly, schools need their afterschool partners

Expanded learning programs provide essential support and child care to families throughout the state.

Paul Gothold & Jennifer Peck
May 28, 2020

Schools should encourage but not require students to wear face covering, draft guidance says

Draft interim guidance on the reopening of schools allows for flexibility on multiple issues and stresses local

Louis Freedberg