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Coronavirus

The coronavirus has upended life as we know it for everyone and challenging institutions from preschool 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.
Teacher Voices
June 14, 2021

Teachers report spring school reopenings were exhausting and unproductive

Many of the 136 veteran California teachers surveyed found hybrid learning was enervating, and districts didn't seek advice on reopening.

John Fensterwald
Commentary
June 7, 2021

Districts should focus on finding California’s missing kindergarteners, especially English learners

English learners who did not connect, or connected minimally, during this year of distance learning need a renewed commitment that school will be a place full of rich language, wonderment and engagement in literacy and learning.

Martha Hernandez and Anya Hurwitz
Coronavirus
June 7, 2021

Most California schools offering summer school, planning to reopen fully in fall

California school districts are planning for summer school and for a full return to campuses in the fall, according to data released by the state.

Diana Lambert
Distance Learning
June 7, 2021

California schools move ahead with fall distance learning plans despite limitations

Parents and education advocacy groups are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend distance learning provisions for the upcoming school year.

Sydney Johnson
Parent Voices
June 2, 2021

California parents need a seat at the education reform table

The pandemic galvanized parents to become advocates for their children. They must lean in to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redefine what education reform means in California.

Megan Bacigalupi and Rebecca Bodenheimer
Bilingual Education
June 1, 2021

California bilingual programs ready to grow after slowing during pandemic

Some school districts were forced to pause their expansion plans for new dual language immersion programs due to the pandemic.

Zaidee Stavely And Betty Márquez Rosales
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
May 26, 2021

Why summer school in California will prioritize fun and reconnecting students 

California school districts are offering robust summer school programs with an emphasis on fun to help reconnect students to their schools.

Diana Lambert
Early Learning
May 25, 2021

How parents can prepare kids for 1st grade post-pandemic

With distance learning struggles, it’s likely children might need to play catch-up this summer before heading into 1st grade in the fall.

Karen D'Souza
Coronavirus
May 21, 2021

Schools across California become pop-up vaccination sites

U.S. and California health officials recently expanded emergency authorization for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for anyone ages 12 and up.

Sydney Johnson
Coronavirus
May 21, 2021

After a rough year, senior formal this spring was both joyous, bittersweet

For students at West High in Tracy — a community hit hard by Covid-19 — it was a chance to experience school spirit, if only for one night.

Carolyn Jones And Andrew Reed
High-needs students
May 19, 2021

Analysis faults districts on lack of spending accountability for Covid funding

With unprecedented billions of dollars, advocacy groups want details on how funding will help students targeted for extra assistance.

John Fensterwald
Expanded Learning
May 17, 2021

Summer school plans hinge on teacher energy

California school districts have plenty of money for robust summer school programs this year, but teachers may just be too tired to sign up.

Diana Lambert
Digital Divide
May 14, 2021

A California program spent millions on devices for distance learning. Here’s where it went

The vast majority of rural California students now have access to computers at home, but thousands still can't connect to the internet.

Sydney Johnson And Daniel J. Willis
Student voices
May 13, 2021

Finding our voices, and our research skills, during the pandemic

Surveying their peers provided high school students with unique insights on the effects of the pandemic.

Gustavo Aguilar, Alex Alejo, Guadalupe Laureano Carranza, Jamie-Lynn Juco, Nareli Juquilita Lopez and Adriana Rios-Cruz
Special Education
May 10, 2021

What happens when California students in special education return to the classroom?

The forecast is mixed for special education students. Many will be behind academically, but some thrived with distance learning.

Carolyn Jones