July 30, 2021

Confusion over mask mandate for California schools sparks tension between districts and parents

Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to allow school districts to enforce the state mask mandate has parents demanding they drop the requirement.

Diana Lambert

July 29, 2021

Facing wildfires and pandemics, California must invest in ensuring clean air in schools

For schools to adapt to the health threats from our rapidly warming climate, they need improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that filter pollution and infectious particles from the air.

Zoe Lew, Lisa Patel and Erika Veidis

July 19, 2021

More California schools adding yoga to school day

Stretching and breathing exercises can help students relax and focus as schools reopen for in-person instruction in the fall.

Carolyn Jones

July 15, 2021

University of California finalizes plan to require vaccines regardless of full FDA approval

Reversing from previous policy, UC says students and staff must be vaccinated this fall even if no vaccine receives full FDA approval.

Michael Burke

July 15, 2021

In LA, secretary of education says students need help with social and emotional health

Cardona was in Los Angeles to emphasize the need for students to reconnect with one another after a year spent mostly in isolation.

Michael Burke

July 9, 2021

More masks, less distancing: California updates its Covid-19 school guidelines

The guidelines are stricter than CDC guidelines, which say that students and teachers do not have to wear masks if they've been vaccinated.

Carolyn Jones And Betty Márquez Rosales

May 21, 2021

Schools across California become pop-up vaccination sites

U.S. and California health officials recently expanded emergency authorization for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for anyone ages 12 and up.

Sydney Johnson

May 17, 2021

Summer school plans hinge on teacher energy

California school districts have plenty of money for robust summer school programs this year, but teachers may just be too tired to sign up.

Diana Lambert

May 12, 2021

Newsom proposes universal transitional kindergarten, new programs for low-income students

With a continuing surge in revenue, the governor would expand community schools and create a $500 college savings account for every low-income first grader.

John Fensterwald

May 6, 2021

Many colleges require vaccines immediately, but CSU and UC stick with plan to wait on FDA

CSU and UC will wait for full FDA approval before requiring Covid-19 vaccinations, but it's unclear if that will happen by the fall terms.

Michael Burke

April 26, 2021

California is offering no-cost rapid Covid testing and staff training to schools  

The state bought 5 million test kits, which can produce results in 15 minutes, and will provide them at no charge and teach how to use them.

John Fensterwald

April 12, 2021

Social-emotional learning can help prevent school shootings

Gun control alone isn't enough. Social and emotional programs are needed to help address the root causes of violence.

Agnes Varghese

April 8, 2021

California moving to pioneer free meals for all students

A Senate bill that's gaining traction could lead to free school meals for all California K-12 students starting 2022-23. 

Ali Tadayon

April 7, 2021

Vaccines on tap for California’s children, but what do parents say?

Children may soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, potentially helping California schools to fully reopen for in-person instruction.

Diana Lambert

April 1, 2021

Some districts looking to cut back PE as campuses reopen

About 40% of PE teachers in California said their instructional time has been cut back, a recent report says.

Carolyn Jones