Topics Student Health

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.

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.

May 10, 2022

Reframing school as an identity playground: A space for exploration and affirmation

When students are encouraged to explore exactly who they are and who their classmates are — and not to expect everyone to conform to one homogenous view of the world — school becomes not just a place of education, but one of humanity.

Leigh Dela Victoria

Student voices

April 12, 2022

Cancer diagnosis takes high-school trauma to a whole new level

What a California high school girl discovered about herself while living with cancer.

Bella Arnold

Student voices

February 28, 2022

How adults can help youth avoid violence, maintain mental health

Supportive relationships with adults in their lives can help youth weather pandemic-related stress and steer clear of abusive relationships.

Angel Quintanilla

Coronavirus

February 28, 2022

California will not require masks in schools after March 11

California is recommending masking in schools instead of requiring it after March 11, according to updated health guidance released by the state.

Diana Lambert

Black Student Success

January 25, 2022

Black youth face rising rates of depression, anxiety, suicide

The suicide rate among Black youth is now nearly twice the statewide average, and they are more at risk of depression, anxiety and stress.

Carolyn Jones

Student Health

January 18, 2022

Stressed-out parents divided over going back to school amid surge

Some are most worried about schools shuttering again, fearful of remote learning, which caused emotional damage and learning loss for many.

Karen D'Souza

Coronavirus

January 14, 2022

California schools get off to a shaky start after holiday break

Student absences, teacher shortages and high Covid rates marked the return to school. Some teachers are asking districts to tighten safeguards.

Diana Lambert

Student Health

January 10, 2022

New law on mental health curriculum goes into effect with start of the new year

Health classes will soon include lessons on depression, bipolar disorder and other serious conditions to help students cope with emotional struggles.

Carolyn Jones

Student Health

January 6, 2022

Kid cooks and tasty lunches: One elementary school's recipe for survival

No frozen pizza on the menu at Pacific Elementary in tiny coastal Davenport. The fifth and sixth grade chefs cook from scratch, luring families to enroll in their school.

John Fensterwald And Andrew Reed

Commentary

January 4, 2022

How state leaders can advance climate-resilient schools now

California needs a master plan to provide safe and inspirational spaces for children to learn that are protected from disruptions caused by climate change.