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Student Well-Being
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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.

Coronavirus
September 15, 2021

‘Pool testing’ to combat Covid on campus grows popular in California schools

Testing up to 25 asymptomatic students and staff together can save time and money in some scenarios, with minimal disruption to instruction.

Carolyn Jones
Coronavirus
August 18, 2021

Culver City Unified mandates Covid vaccine for students, possibly a first for California

The district is giving students and staff until Nov. 19. Students who don't meet that date will need to enroll in independent study.

Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon
Student Well-Being
August 12, 2021

Wildfires delay beginning of school year for some rural California schools, some for the second year

Raging wildfires have become an annual threat to school districts in California's rural regions, and this year they are disrupting reopening plans.

Diana Lambert
Student Health
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
Commentary
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
Student Well-Being
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
College & Careers
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
Student Well-Being
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Expanded Learning
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
School Finance
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
College & Careers
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
Coronavirus
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
Commentary
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