September 26, 2022

We need to fix professional development for teachers

Instead of long, arduous training about content they are already experts in, schools should offer training that is engaging and focused on content enrichment.

Kati Begen

September 19, 2022

Let's make the most of the flood of resources for our students

As unprecedented funding flows into education across the country, administrators must improve communication and coordination to ensure it makes a real difference for students.

Nati Rodriguez

September 14, 2022

California lifts vaccine mandate for school staff

State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás Aragón rescinded a public health order requiring that all school employees show proof of vaccination or be tested at least weekly. The new policy is effective Sept. 17.

Diana Lambert

September 8, 2022

California must prioritize science education to stay competitive

The pandemic further derailed science education and the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards in many California schools.

Niu Gao and Kathy DiRanna

August 26, 2022

California's reading wars history

The latest push for phonics-based instruction follows decades of debate on how to teach reading.

Yuxuan Xie

August 10, 2022

What’s new this school year? Changing Covid protocols, universal TK, later start times and more

California's school year will begin with fewer Covid protocols, universal transitional kindergarten, more afterschool programs and community schools, and later start times for older students.

Diana Lambert

July 26, 2022

Elementary students are recovering faster from Covid learning loss, research shows

Research shows students in elementary school are further along on the road to learning recovery than middle school students, but both groups are several years away from a full academic recovery.

Ali Tadayon

May 13, 2022

California Covid cases rising as school year ends with few renewed restrictions

Few districts are tightening up masking and other restrictions that were in place at the start of the year, even for large gatherings like graduations and proms.

Diana Lambert

April 5, 2022

What if Covid’s silver lining could be what we learn from the kids?

Amidst all the bad news about how the pandemic has affected children, teachers are seeing surprising positive changes in their students as well.

Thomas Courtney

April 5, 2022

California’s detailed test data gives it an advantage for the road ahead

A deeper dive into the Smarter Balanced test data reveals that the news is both better and worse than we previously realized.

David Wakelyn

March 21, 2022

A child development expert talks about parenting through the pandemic

It will be important to continue to monitor the generation of children born during the pandemic, experts say, to provide any extra help they might need.

Karen D'Souza

March 15, 2022

End of school mask mandate brings relief, lingering concerns

The end of California's mask mandate for schools Monday meant students and school staff no longer have to wear masks to school, but many still did.

Diana Lambert, Carolyn Jones, Ali Tadayon, Emma Gallegos, And Kate Sequeira

March 4, 2022

Severe driver shortage leaves some California kids waiting at the school bus stop

California has a shortage of teachers and other school staff, but school officials cite the lack of bus drivers as one of their biggest problems.

Diana Lambert

March 3, 2022

Geography, politics key factors in whether California districts will still require masking

Most school districts plan to follow the state’s recommendation and “strongly recommend” masks after March 12, although they will not require them.

Diana Lambert

February 28, 2022

California will not require masks in schools after March 11

California is recommending masking in schools instead of requiring it after March 11, according to updated health guidance released by the state.

Diana Lambert