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Student Health

Asthma, dental decay and diabetes are some of the most common health conditions students bring with them into the classroom – and cause students to miss school. Schools are forming partnerships for student health in a variety of ways, including school-based health centers that provide low-cost medical, dental and counseling services to students.

Student Health
October 5, 2022

Education on fentanyl, other drugs often optional in California schools, if offered at all

Inconsistent health education has left some students with little to no background in the risks of drug use.

Carolyn Jones
Legislation
September 16, 2022

California school organizations urge veto of latest bill to remove lead in school water

They point to high cost of removing lead pipes proposed by pipe fitters union, drafter of the bill. Others argue the standard for treatment remains hazardous for kids.

John Fensterwald
Coronavirus
September 14, 2022

California lifts vaccine mandate for school staff

State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás Aragón rescinded a public health order requiring that all school employees show proof of vaccination or be tested at least weekly. The new policy is effective Sept. 17.

Diana Lambert
Student Health
September 1, 2022

Thousands without childhood vaccinations unable to return to school

Families fell behind on wellness checkups during the pandemic, others became vaccine hesitant and still others had vaccine fatigue. The result has been a decline in childhood vaccinations and more students who can't attend school on campuses.

Diana Lambert
Commentary
August 23, 2022

To solve our mental health crisis, give more children equal access to play

Many public schools have defunded sports programs, and most offer physical education just a few days a week, reinforcing a pay-to-play youth sports culture with few free and low-cost opportunities at a time when they are most needed.

Renata Simril 
Commentary
August 22, 2022

Nutrition education can be a game-changer for our youth

Providing healthier meals in schools alone is not enough. Students need to learn about nutrition from an early age so they can make better food choices.

Elizabeth Falkner
California Student Journalism Corps 
August 18, 2022

UC and CSU campuses prepare to offer abortion pills for students by January

California's community colleges, unlike their four-year public counterparts, are not required to offer medication abortions by Jan 1.

Margo Rosenbaum and Natalie Lu
Student Well-Being
August 10, 2022

What’s new this school year? Changing Covid protocols, universal TK, later start times and more

California's school year will begin with fewer Covid protocols, universal transitional kindergarten, more afterschool programs and community schools, and later start times for older students.

Diana Lambert
Student Health
June 30, 2022

New program will put AmeriCorps public health volunteers in schools

The goal is to improve families' health and lure more young people to the field.

Carolyn Jones
Student Health
June 24, 2022

With Roe v. Wade overturned, will California’s universities become safe havens for out-of-state students?

With abortion illegal or soon to be banned in 16 other states, California's public universities could become reproductive-health safe havens for out-of-state students.

Ashley A. Smith, Emma Gallegos, Betty Márquez Rosales, And Ashleigh Panoo
Commentary
June 4, 2022

School-based centers can transform health care for California's children

School-based health centers increase student attendance and can help identify and address physical and mental health challenges that would otherwise go untreated.

Sergio J. Morales and Maryjane Puffer
Student Health
May 31, 2022

Counselors not part of one California district's plan to tackle student mental health

Santa Clarita district is replacing its counselors with social workers.

Carolyn Jones
Commentary
May 25, 2022

Schools should avail of state funding to serve more freshly prepared and locally grown food

California districts are leading the way in offering fresh, healthy school meals for all students.

Brandy Dreibelbis
Coping With Covid
May 13, 2022

California Covid cases rising as school year ends with few renewed restrictions

Few districts are tightening up masking and other restrictions that were in place at the start of the year, even for large gatherings like graduations and proms.

Diana Lambert
Commentary
May 10, 2022

Controversial gender ideology in public education undermines families of faith

California and local school boards must allow parents to mentor their children on gender matters.

Rabbi Dov Fischer