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In addition to our in-depth coverage of education policy, EdSource works hard to keep you informed about what is going on in the classroom. Our reporting on science, math and literacy as well as our ongoing coverage on deeper learning and expanded learning can be found here. We also keep a close eye on the evolving nature of student testing and school accountability.
Coronavirus
August 14, 2020

Oakland Unified reaches compromise with teacher’s union in distance learning deal

Oakland Unified reached a tentative agreement on distance learning which, if approved, will go into effect immediately upon ratification.

Theresa Harrington
Digital Divide
August 14, 2020

Pressure is on to close the digital divide under California governor’s executive order

The governor wants to reimagine the state’s Broadband Council and ramp up efforts to connect all students to technology during distance learning.

Sydney Johnson
Race and Equity
August 14, 2020

Ethnic studies mandate for California K-12 students gaining momentum in Legislature

The debate continues on what should be in an ethnics studies curriculum; legislators must decide whether to be the first state to require it.

John Fensterwald
Teacher Voices
August 13, 2020

Mentoring can bring a personal touch to distance learning

Mentoring provides essential academic and social support to students; and a renewed sense of purpose to isolated teachers.

Jon Schwartz
Distance Learning
August 13, 2020

Oakland Unified opens virtually with thousands of students lacking computers and hotspots

A citywide campaign raised $12.5 million to provide for low income students, but the devices have not yet arrived due to a backlog.

Theresa Harrington
Coronavirus
August 13, 2020

Ask a reporter: Back to school in California during Covid-19

EdSource reporters and readers met Wednesday in a virtual town hall to discuss what education will look like this fall in California. 

Sydney Johnson
Distance Learning
August 11, 2020

Some California districts, teachers struggle to agree on distance learning

The Legislature set minimum hours but left it to districts and unions to define instruction, engagement and set the length of a school day.

John Fensterwald
Teacher Voices
August 6, 2020

A few things to try when teaching online this fall

Teacher shares tips for distance learning gleaned from teaching summer school during the pandemic.

Mark Gozonsky
Digital Divide
August 5, 2020

California makes internet-enabled tablets available to nearly 1 million students

At least 100,000 tablets with internet included will be ready for districts in time for the new school year, state officials said.

Sydney Johnson
Race and Equity
August 5, 2020

Virtual learning hub led by Oakland parent group aims to continue in fall

Building on summer pilot program, nonprofit group wants to help Oakland students in a program that gives low-income parents a stipend to oversee their child's online learning.

Theresa Harrington
Commentary
August 5, 2020

Now is the time to prepare for the future

The obstacle is the way.

Michael Matsuda
Distance Learning
August 4, 2020

Some California teachers asked to return to empty classrooms during distance learning

Protests are emerging in districts where teachers are required to conduct distance learning from their physical classrooms.

Sydney Johnson
Coronavirus
August 4, 2020

California health officials list conditions for an elementary school waiver

School districts, charter and private schools would have to meet safety requirements. Counties could limit the number of approvals.

John Fensterwald
Los Angeles Unified
August 3, 2020

Los Angeles Unified reaches deal with teachers over distance learning while other districts struggle to finalize plans

As L.A. Unified finalized its distance learning plans, Oakland Unified and other districts were still negotiating with their teachers.

Michael Burke
Curriculum
August 3, 2020

Sal Khan says distance learning can't fully replace in-person instruction

Sal Khan, a pioneer in distance learning, warns that distance learning does not replace the value of in-person instruction.

Louis Freedberg