July 9, 2020

Thousands of California students could be forced to take in-person classes or leave the country

The state of California and the University of California are both suing the federal government over the policy.

Zaidee Stavely, Paula Kiley and Marisa Martinez

July 8, 2020

California sues Betsy DeVos over rule steering coronavirus aid to private schools

Attorney General Becerra charges education secretary exceeded her authority, diverted money from low-income public schools.

John Fensterwald

July 6, 2020

President Trump accuses schools of “extreme indoctrination” of children

President says children are being “taught to hate their own country,” while former vice president Joe Biden says teachers should have more authority in the classroom

Louis Freedberg

June 15, 2020

Democrats and Republicans in Congress spar over need for more federal education aid

If Congress fails to approve additional funding, it would have a drastic impact on education in California.

Louis Freedberg

May 29, 2020

School district leaders from around the U.S. rethink education, emphasize online learning

Pandemic exposed the digital divide and the needs of students in crisis, leaders said, adding that more teacher training is also necessary.

Theresa Harrington

May 20, 2020

California schools can’t reopen safely without more federal dollars, state schools chief says

California schools will not be able to reopen safely unless they receive additional federal dollars, said California schools chief Tony Thurmond.

Diana Lambert

May 19, 2020

New federal campus sexual harassment rules strive for balance

Instead of fixating on grievances against the new regulations, it is time to direct energy toward improving their application.

Liz Paris

May 14, 2020

Education funding in new stimulus bill in House falls far short of education leaders’ requests

Education organizations have been pushing for about $250 billion for both K-12 and higher education, but the House bill calls for about $100 billion.

Louis Freedberg

May 5, 2020

Big variations per student in what California districts will get in federal stimulus aid

Large urban and small rural districts in California will get the largest shares of $1.65 billion in federal stimulus funds aimed to help school districts across the country weather the coronavirus pandemic.

John Fensterwald And Daniel J. Willis

April 30, 2020

How bad will it be? One expert looks at K-12 budget cuts on the horizon

The coronavirus and the recession could be a double whammy for schools, and tools to minimize the damage will be limited, warns consultant.

EdSource staff

April 29, 2020

Quick Guide: How to protect a student’s privacy online

Privacy experts share best practices for video as California schools make the switch to online learning. 

Sydney Johnson

April 20, 2020

Congress should grant schools flexibility in implementing special education laws

During this public health crisis, schools need freedom to provide best education possible for all students, Special Education expert says.

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman

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

March 26, 2020

$31 billion in federal coronavirus relief coming soon to schools, college students and universities

The money for education is a small piece of a record $2 trillion in coronavirus relief but vitally needed as a recession looms in California.

John Fensterwald

February 5, 2020

Trump revives call for support of ’school choice’ agenda, despite certain rejection in Congress

Call for expanded tax credit program immediately rejected by top education legislator in House.

Louis Freedberg