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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.

Commentary
December 2, 2021

School foods are mostly healthy, but candy cereal must go

States and school meal providers must take the lead to ensure progress in making school meals healthier is not lost.

Meghan Maroney
Coronavirus
November 22, 2021

California districts in areas with low vaccine rates offer incentives to get school staff vaccinated

Some California school districts, struggling with staffing shortages, are paying teachers and other staff to get their Covid-19 vaccine.

Diana Lambert
Quick Guides
November 10, 2021

What California parents need to know about Covid vaccinations for children | Quick Guide

Children 5 and older are now eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccination, but widespread misinformation about it has left parents with questions.

Diana Lambert
Coronavirus
November 4, 2021

What's next for schools after Covid vaccine OK’d for children?

Some parents are hoping schools will ease masking and testing requirements, but that could still be months away.

Carolyn Jones
Student Well-Being
November 3, 2021

New law to bring CalFresh food benefits to more college students

A new state law will make it easier for college students to qualify for CalFresh food benefits by requiring campus-based programs to apply for a certification stating they are helping to increase student employability.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Student Health
October 29, 2021

California school vaccine mandate coming soon, but questions remain

California’s school vaccine mandate is moving closer to reality with the imminent approval of the Covid-19 vaccine for kids, but many are confused.

Diana Lambert
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