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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.
April 9, 2020

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

Newsom considers funding for online learning technology and summer prep for students to return to school in the fall

EdSource staff
April 4, 2020

California colleges and universities respond to the coronavirus: a quick guide

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 Smith, Michael Burke, And Larry Gordon
April 4, 2020

What California parents and students should know about the coronavirus: a quick guide

As California families, teachers and administrators embrace distance learning, EdSource provides the latest information on the many changes underway.

Theresa Harrington
April 9, 2020

San Francisco Bay Area districts caught off guard by online security breaches

Berkeley Unified and Oakland Unified tighten up cyber security after a Berkeley Zoombombing intrusion and Oakland posts access codes online

Theresa Harrington
April 9, 2020

Most parents are worried school closures will leave their students behind, survey finds

Education Trust-West, the survey's sponsor, sees evidence that months-long school closures will compound challenges facing low-income students.

John Fensterwald
April 9, 2020

LA Unified, teachers’ union reach agreement over distance learning guidelines

Teachers have flexibility under the deal, which outlines how distance learning will continue for the rest of the school year.

Michael Burke
April 9, 2020

Don’t cancel summer internships, California STEM education advocates caution

Some companies are cancelling summer internships altogether amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sydney Johnson
April 7, 2020

Thousands of California students still without laptops and Wi-Fi for distance learning

State education officials are calling on more companies and individuals to donate laptops and WiFi hotspots for students.

Sydney Johnson
April 7, 2020

Disability rights groups, school administrators spar over possible changes to special education laws

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos may recommend special education changes to Congress.

Carolyn Jones
April 7, 2020

Parenting during a pandemic: A family journal

My 2-year-old daughter’s preschool teacher is holding "circle time" online every morning. It's beautiful. It's also heartbreaking.

Zaidee Stavely
April 6, 2020

During coronavirus epidemic, let’s reimagine what’s possible for our students

Distance learning can no longer be seen as a tool that supports the instructional program, it must drive it.

Al Mijares
April 6, 2020

LA Unified shows progress with distance learning but has challenge connecting elementary students

L.A. Unified has made progress connecting with high schoolers during school closures but gaps remain for elementary school students.

Michael Burke
April 6, 2020

Essential workers now eligible for subsidized child care in California

Gov. Newsom issued an executive order that makes it easier to provide child care for the children of essential workers.

Zaidee Stavely
April 5, 2020

Child care in a locked down world

Essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis depend on child care centers to keep their children safe.

Susan Dumars
April 3, 2020

Communication, persistence are key for teaching special education online

Tips, advice, and encouragement were offered at the state's first webinar on special education during school closures.

Carolyn Jones