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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.
Coronavirus
November 22, 2021

California districts in areas with low vaccine rates offer incentives to get school staff vaccinated

Some California school districts, struggling with staffing shortages, are paying teachers and other staff to get their Covid-19 vaccine.

Diana Lambert
Quick Guides
November 10, 2021

What California parents need to know about Covid vaccinations for children | Quick Guide

Children 5 and older are now eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccination, but widespread misinformation about it has left parents with questions.

Diana Lambert
Data
November 8, 2021

Find out how much California school districts and charter schools received in Covid relief | Database

See how the over $13.6 billion in federal aid to California’s K-12 schools will be spent using this interactive database.

Daniel J. Willis And Justin Allen
School Finance
November 5, 2021

State schools chief apologizes to private, parochial school leaders for mishandling federal Covid aid  

California schools chief acknowledges "heartburn" and frustration, promises to free up $187 million, largely for urban parochial schools.

John Fensterwald
Expanded Learning
November 4, 2021

How California districts re-imagined summer school to focus on innovation and fun

School districts offered expansive summer school programs that focused on fun and reconnecting students to their peers, teachers and schools.

Diana Lambert
Coronavirus
November 4, 2021

What's next for schools after Covid vaccine OK’d for children?

Some parents are hoping schools will ease masking and testing requirements, but that could still be months away.

Carolyn Jones
Student Health
October 29, 2021

California school vaccine mandate coming soon, but questions remain

California’s school vaccine mandate is moving closer to reality with the imminent approval of the Covid-19 vaccine for kids, but many are confused.

Diana Lambert
Commentary
October 26, 2021

Rebuilding community: Simpler than it sounds, harder than it looks

After the devastating emotional and mental toll of the pandemic, it is almost unthinkable to imagine asking students to learn to read, play an instrument, or solve algebra equations without first rebuilding a nurturing and safe environment.

Tony Solina
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
October 26, 2021

Can you teach reading on Zoom?

High-tech literacy projects emerged out of the pandemic as a way to ensure young students stay on track as they learn to read.

Karen D'Souza
Federal Education Policy
October 25, 2021

For months, California private schools have been waiting for 'emergency' Covid aid

Delay by the California Department of Education is denying vital services for students, creating a budget squeeze for urban Catholic schools.

John Fensterwald
Following Covid Money in Education
October 20, 2021

California state auditor urges tighter oversight of how districts spend federal Covid aid

State Auditor Elaine Howle faults California Department of Education for not scrutinizing spending and not doing more audits.

John Fensterwald
Student Well-Being
October 18, 2021

Students, staff at mostly rural districts part of one-day vaccine protest

Thousands of California school staff and students didn’t attend school Monday in protest of a state order requiring students to be vaccinated.

Diana Lambert
School Finance
October 18, 2021

Projected K-12 drops in enrollment pose immediate upheaval and decade-long challenge

Once past Covid disruptions, many school districts face a long-term predicament: budget cuts forced by projected declines in enrollment.

John Fensterwald
Coronavirus
October 15, 2021

Could new Covid testing and vaccine mandates make school staffing shortages in California worse?

School superintendents, already dealing with severe staff shortages, are concerned that testing and vaccine mandates could make matters worse.

Diana Lambert
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
October 5, 2021

Fewer than 4% of California students opted for independent study this year, data shows

Some districts have been preparing for an increase in independent study enrollment and have waiting lists; other programs are relatively small.

Carolyn Jones