April 13, 2020

California university researchers join the global race to fight coronavirus

From testing drugs to using artificial intelligence, scientists across California are studying a variety of possible coronavirus solutions.

Michael Burke

April 13, 2020

Extend the school year into the summer — online

School districts and the federal government must take steps now to ensure that this is not a lost year for millions of students.

Jeff Camp and Carol Kocivar

April 10, 2020

New website offers tips for teachers about virtual special education

Teachers can share ideas and resources for serving special education students online.

Carolyn Jones

April 9, 2020

California colleges and universities share in $1.7 billion in emergency stimulus funds

The federal stimulus bill will pump $1.7 billion to California’s colleges and universities to cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. At least half of that money will go directly to students.

Ashley A. Smith And Larry Gordon

April 9, 2020

Richmond High School students confront demands of social distancing

Students talk about how they and their families are coping with the coronavirus lockdown.

Marina Knowles

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 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