July 16, 2020

Parents must have a say in districts’ distance learning plans under new California law

The Legislature has set minimum standards for distance learning; parents and students can demand a more extensive approach.

John Fensterwald

July 15, 2020

Pace of California schools planning to open with distance learning accelerates

Many districts will open with online instruction but hope to bring more students back later in the fall depending on health conditions.

Louis Freedberg

July 13, 2020

7 things teachers can do to address student trauma – especially during distance learning

Trauma-informed approach to learning will make return to school more successful for students and teachers.

Caprice Young

July 10, 2020

Spike in coronavirus cases means some schools won’t open at all this fall

As coronavirus cases spike across California more school districts are making the decision to educate students online next school year.

Diana Lambert, Michael Burke, And Ali Tadayon

July 10, 2020

California school superintendents navigate safety concerns, conflicting guidance as they plan to reopen schools

Districts are starting to finalize reopening plans for the coming school year amidst uncertainty.

Diana Lambert

July 9, 2020

Survey: Current and incoming California college students report worry over finances, online classes

Incoming and current college students report heightened financial and coursework distress, new survey finds.

Betty Márquez Rosales

July 7, 2020

We must bend rules (and make new ones) for emotional health

Teachers realize there is more to distance learning than keeping the children’s study skills fresh, and adapt their classes to meet the need.

Thomas Courtney

July 6, 2020

California districts attempt to revive outdoor education programs slashed during the pandemic

In California, leaders of 37% of outdoor education programs said they will remain closed due to lack of financing after the coronavirus pandemic.

Sydney Johnson

July 2, 2020

Some teachers unions, districts at odds over live distance learning instruction

The California Teachers Association says a 45-year-old law on classroom recordings prevents districts from requiring live online instruction.

John Fensterwald

July 2, 2020

Small California school districts face overwhelming challenges to reopen schools

California’s smallest school districts struggle to pay for supplies, staff and technology needed to reopen schools.

Diana Lambert

June 30, 2020

How schools across the globe are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic

Regular temperature checks, physical distancing and even new restrictions on lunch are common as schools have reopened across the globe.

Michael Burke And Yuxuan Xie

June 29, 2020

Students and teachers need at least two days a week in the classroom to stay connected

The in-person contact and interaction is essential to student success in the fall.

Marion Siwek

June 29, 2020

California parents weigh risks, benefits of sending kids back to school

Weighing the risks and benefits is overwhelming and has left many parents uncertain, especially since school district plans are still fluid.

Zaidee Stavely

June 26, 2020

California Legislature approves state budget; here are the highlights for education funding

Legislators spared K-12 schools and community colleges cuts, but will force them to borrow billions and rely on more stimulus aid from Congress.

EdSource staff

June 26, 2020

Long road ahead to close California’s digital divide in education before new school year begins

About 56,700 laptops and 94,000 hotspots have been sent to districts across the state so far.

Sydney Johnson