October 22, 2020

Length of live teaching varies in California even in the same grade level and same district

Some parents and researchers want longer class periods for their kids in distance learning, while others worry about excessive screen time and ineffective use of learning time.

Sydney Johnson

October 19, 2020

A look at Orange County as first in a wave of school reopenings in California

The campus reopenings represent the largest return to school in a major metropolitan area in California so far this year.

Diana Lambert

October 16, 2020

How some California school districts deal with students absent from virtual classrooms

Two San Francisco Bay Area districts are expanding outreach to their most vulnerable students including those who are homeless, foster youth.

Theresa Harrington

October 15, 2020

Up to 1 million California students may still lack connectivity during distance learning

State leaders struggle to pinpoint how many students remain unconnected, and fear widening inequality as distance learning continues.

Sydney Johnson

October 8, 2020

California voters, including parents, have deep concerns about distance learning

Parents worry that if children are at home for the rest of the year it will result in learning loss for all students, but especially for the most economically vulnerable.

Louis Freedberg

October 8, 2020

California voters grapple with education in age of pandemic: An EdSource poll

This EdSource poll takes the pulse of California’s families across the state, with responses varying by income levels, race and ethnic backgrounds and political affiliation, on how Californians are experiencing the extraordinary circumstances of education in 2020.

Louis Freedberg

October 7, 2020

Teachers struggle to recreate language-rich classes for English learners online

Researchers say students learning English need more small groups and live instruction, so they can practice speaking and listening.

Zaidee Stavely

September 29, 2020

We can build on best practices revealed by the transition to distance learning

Challenges faced during the spring provide important lessons for the fall.

Mitch Slater

September 29, 2020

Even when the smoke clears, schools find student trauma can linger

Schools can serve as a hub for an entire community after a disaster, experts say.

Carolyn Jones

September 28, 2020

Some schools now open for small special education classes

Debate swirls over safety and liability as some high-needs students head back to the classroom.

Carolyn Jones

September 25, 2020

Waiting lists for home-school programs as parents grow weary of distance learning

Home-schooling programs have seen a surge of interest since campuses closed in March. Parents are looking for flexibility and control.

Diana Lambert

September 24, 2020

Colleges can blunt economic impact of pandemic by sharing online courses

Research shows students can learn just as much from well-designed online courses they do with blended or in-person instruction.

Igor Chirikov and Rene Kizilcec

September 21, 2020

Spanish-language resources help parents deal with challenges of distance learning

Spanish-language resources help parents understand how to navigate distance learning.

Betty Márquez Rosales

September 17, 2020

Families face the demands of online and hybrid learning

Families across California face a school year like no other as they confront a deadly pandemic that has upended the traditions of going back to school. Come along as EdSource reports how families are learning how to cope.

EdSource staff

September 16, 2020

Embracing ed tech tools can help level the playing field for all students

Free online tools can help teachers fill in the inevitable gaps caused by distance learning.

Jennifer Damitio