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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.

July 27, 2017

Record high vaccination rates of 7th-graders reported in first year of stricter requirements

As California's strict vaccination law turns a year old, vaccination rates have reached their highest levels.

Jane Meredith Adams
July 12, 2017

Do girls have access to team sports? Many California schools aren't telling, despite law

Many California schools aren't reporting whether girls have equal access to high school sports teams, a new study from Legal Aid at Work finds.

Jane Meredith Adams
June 21, 2017

Destigmatizing suicide to save lives

As a society, we need to be more comfortable discussing suicide with children.

Takesha Cooper, MD
April 27, 2017

Measles at Disneyland, a vulnerable child and a new law prompted higher vaccination rates

The statewide rate for kindergartners who are vaccinated reaches 95.6 percent.

Jane Meredith Adams and Daniel J. Willis
April 25, 2017

California lags other states in total per-child spending on range of services

California lags behind 40 other states in spending money on children for services such as education and healthcare, according to a new report.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
April 12, 2017

California kindergarten vaccination rates reach all-time high in aftermath of new law

The percentage of kindergartners who received all required vaccines rose to 95.6 percent in 2016-17.

Jane Meredith Adams
March 26, 2017

Some schools trading the blacktop for greentop as an innovative way to teach science

Some schools are replacing asphalt play yards with trees, flowers, and vegetables.

Carolyn Jones
October 4, 2016

Legalizing marijuana for adults appears unlikely to lead to increased teen usage

A California ballot initiative would legalize recreational marijuana use for adults.

Louis Freedberg
September 26, 2016

Physical fitness central to Sacramento district's focus on the 'whole child'

Superintendent emphasizes the importance of health.

Michael Collier
September 1, 2016

Counties turn to 'transition specialists' to help students in court schools succeed

A voter-approved state sentencing law has cut the time students spend in court schools.

Michael Collier
September 1, 2016

Parent group withdraws suit against school vaccination law

Jane Meredith Adams
August 12, 2016

Judge will wait before ruling on request to stop new vaccination law

If the injunction is granted, the personal belief exemption will temporarily be reinstated.

Jane Meredith Adams
August 8, 2016

Disease rates likely to fall as new vaccination law takes effect, medical experts say

With the new vaccination law, California becomes a worldwide leader in promoting childhood vaccinations.

Jane Meredith Adams
July 24, 2016

Experts say schools must do more to address early signs of sexual harassment

Unwanted sexual comments and jokes are against the law at schools, but enforcement has been minimal.

Jane Meredith Adams
June 24, 2016

School police, special ed discipline and juvenile camps under investigation

School discipline and foster youth practices are targeted in state investigations.

Jane Meredith Adams