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

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

April 3, 2020

California school board meetings go virtual, but not without obstacles

The governor issued an executive order allowing virtual meetings, as long as the public has access.

Theresa Harrington

April 3, 2020

First few weeks of remote teaching is learning experience for teachers and students

California teachers have had to be creative to keep students learning after campuses shut down in March.

Diana Lambert

April 2, 2020

Teachers should seize this moment to connect with their students

For this generation of young people, the coronavirus crisis will be the defining moment of their lives.

John Bautista

April 2, 2020

'It’s a Small World': Orange County teachers inspire deaf and hard of hearing students [VIDEO]

Teachers heard students were missing school and wanted to let students know they were being missed, too.

Carolyn Jones

April 2, 2020

California school unions, district leaders pledge to cooperate on coronavirus challenges

It’s unclear whether the California Department of Education plans to issue guidance on issues such as how long a school day should be and whether the content should be enrichment or course completion.

John Fensterwald

April 2, 2020

School districts and housing organizations should work together to feed kids

Lack of access to schools and transportation during the coronavirus crisis might cause kids to go hungry.

Jennifer Peck

April 1, 2020

Thousands of California students to get free Wi-Fi and Chromebooks for distance learning

About 20 percent of California students do not have access to the internet at home.

Sydney Johnson

April 1, 2020

Special education inconsistent in California school districts during closures

Some have already launched online learning, while others are still in the planning phase.

Carolyn Jones

April 1, 2020

University of California suspends SAT/ACT requirements for 2021 applicants

UC's one-year pause in testing does not mean a permanent end to SAT/ACT for admissions. CSU may follow. Neither university will require letter grades for high school courses this spring.

Larry Gordon