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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 Wellbeing
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
Student voices
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
School Finance
October 11, 2020

Schools need additional funding to cope with pandemic crisis, voters say

Most respondents say the federal government should lead the way in providing those funds, and that the money is more likely to be forthcoming if Joe Biden is president.

Louis Freedberg
Coronavirus
September 25, 2020

Waiting lists for home-school programs as parents grow weary of distance learning

Home-schooling programs have seen a surge of interest since campuses closed in March. Parents are looking for flexibility and control.

Diana Lambert
Commentary
September 9, 2020

Providing meals to hungry students is as important as access to distance learning

Distance learning is difficult in its own right. Distance learning while hungry will be even harder.

Camila Barbour
Student Health
August 27, 2020

Tighter federal rules end free meals for students in California and nationwide

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has returned to its pre-Covid rules of free meals only to students who qualify for free and reduced priced meals, leaving out those who relied on free grab-and-go meals over the summer.

Ali Tadayon and Joyce Kasing Tagal
Distance Learning
August 26, 2020

On or off? California schools weigh webcam concerns during distance learning

Some teachers report less engagement with cameras off, but anxiety, tech glitches and privacy concerns could keep some students from turning them on.

Sydney Johnson
High-needs students
August 14, 2020

California schools allowed to open for small groups with ’acute’ needs under new guidance

Forthcoming guidance permitting limited openings will apply to districts in counties on the coronavirus watch list, where schools are shut down.

John Fensterwald
Coronavirus
August 13, 2020

Ask a reporter: Back to school in California during Covid-19

EdSource reporters and readers met Wednesday in a virtual town hall to discuss what education will look like this fall in California. 

Sydney Johnson
College & Careers
August 7, 2020

California releases guidance for reopening colleges and universities

Colleges and universities in California can reopen this fall but must offer most classes virtually and have other restrictions in place.

Michael Burke
Distance Learning
August 4, 2020

Some California teachers asked to return to empty classrooms during distance learning

Protests are emerging in districts where teachers are required to conduct distance learning from their physical classrooms.

Sydney Johnson
Student Wellbeing
July 27, 2020

Schools want to hire more counselors amid budget woes

Districts anticipate huge demand for mental health services, but funding will be tight for new staff.

Carolyn Jones
Student Health
July 20, 2020

California high school sports put on hold until at least December

High School fall sports is on hold in California until at least December. When sports resume, there will likely be a two-season system combining winter and spring sports.

Ali Tadayon
Coronavirus
July 17, 2020

In new guidance, Gov. Newsom to impose strict regulations for school opening and closing

All staff and students in grades 3-12 will be required to wear face coverings, and those who don’t can be sent home to learn via distance learning.

Louis Freedberg And John Fensterwald
Early Learning
July 17, 2020

Coronavirus cases spike in California child care facilities

Close to a fifth of the cases were among children, about a third were among staff and another third were among parents.

Zaidee Stavely And Daniel J. Willis