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May 1, 2018

California school first in the nation to be digitally mapped for first responders

A system being unveiled at Anaheim High School this week includes high-resolution images of the school’s every nook and cranny.

David Washburn
March 26, 2018

Federal help available to California schools struggling with wildfire costs

Funding is available for bus service for displaced students, staff overtime, air filters and other fire-related expenses.

Carolyn Jones
March 12, 2018

Teacher shortage, lack of supplies hinder rollout of new science standards, report finds

Low-income and low-performing schools are facing the most obstacles in implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.

Carolyn Jones
March 4, 2018

Fear, absenteeism, falling grades among impacts of immigration crackdown, study finds

A UCLA survey of 730 schools nationwide found widespread negative impacts related to deportation fears.

Carolyn Jones
January 29, 2018

Homeless students, destroyed campuses, ‘invisible injuries’: What California schools learned from recent disasters

School leaders share their tips for helping students and staff cope during and after natural disasters.

Carolyn Jones
January 11, 2018

Schools become a 'safe haven' for Salvadoran students in wake of crackdown

More than 50,000 U.S.-born students in California have Salvadoran parents who had temporary protected status.

Carolyn Jones
January 11, 2018

Funding, teacher training top educators' wish lists for science education in 2018

High-quality training in the new science standards needs to be a priority for districts in 2018, some leading educators say.

Carolyn Jones
October 19, 2017

In aftermath of fires, schools brace for newly homeless students

As of Monday, Oct. 30 all schools had re-opened except Riebli elementary, Schaefer elementary, Roseland Collegiate Prep and Hidden Valley Satellite. Students at those schools are attending other schools, at least temporarily.

Carolyn Jones
October 12, 2017

Impact of Wine Country fire felt in schools far outside fire zone because of air quality concerns

Hundreds of schools, some more than an hour from the fire zones, closed due to poor air quality. Others closed due to fire hazards.

EdSource Staff
September 28, 2017

Immigration crackdown taking heavy toll on California students

Tears, stress and absenteeism are increasingly common among immigrant students, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones
September 12, 2017

California pledges $30 million for Dreamers to pay for college, legal help

Funding is intended to help those threatened by Trump's decision to end DACA

Carolyn Jones
September 11, 2017

California sues Trump over end of 'Dreamer' program

California joins UC, other states in trying to save program that protects undocumented young people

Carolyn Jones
September 8, 2017

UC sues Trump over order to end protections for 'Dreamers'

UC President Janet Napolitano seeks to stop the reversal of the program she helped create.

Carolyn Jones
September 5, 2017

California's DACA students brace for uncertain future

Repeal of Obama-era immigration program leaves "Dreamers" anxious but prepared to fight back

Carolyn Jones, Larry Gordon, and Daniel J. Willis
September 1, 2017

California colleges undaunted by Trump's decision to phase out DACA

Undocumented students will continue to be welcome at UC, CSU and community colleges, education leaders say.

Carolyn Jones