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

March 22, 2021

Being an Asian American student is a nightmare right now

Ongoing spate of hate crimes aimed against Asians leaves college student fearful for her safety and constantly worried about parents, grandparents.

Jasmine Nguyen

March 4, 2021

Nurse shortage could make reopening school campuses more difficult

Without school nurses, it will be teachers and other school staff who will decide if a sniffle is a symptom of Covid-19 or just hay fever.

Diana Lambert

February 23, 2021

California teachers move to the front of the vaccine line in most counties

Teachers in large California districts have been waiting for the Covid-19 vaccine as school staff from smaller districts were vaccinated.

Diana Lambert

February 17, 2021

New tools can help us better address student trauma

Online platform can help teachers spot and respond to students who are struggling.

Jerry Almendarez

January 25, 2021

Love blooms: Covid-19 has changed dating during college, but hardly stopped it

How do you meet new people and find romance during a global pandemic? California college students are finding ways.

Catherine Valdez and Jorge Garcia

December 22, 2020

Teachers and school staff in California increasingly likely to get vaccine in next round

State and federal health officials say prioritizing teachers and school staff will allow schools to reopen sooner for in-person instruction.

Diana Lambert

November 5, 2020

How P.E. teachers are trying to get students off the couch during the pandemic

Keeping students active is crucial for their mental and physical health — especially now, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones

November 2, 2020

How college dreams helped me kick my habit

Once you realize that there is more to life than escaping your problems, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes a lot closer to reach.

Raven Brown