Low-income and low-performing schools are facing the most obstacles in implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.
A UCLA survey of 730 schools nationwide found widespread negative impacts related to deportation fears.
School leaders share their tips for helping students and staff cope during and after natural disasters.
More than 50,000 U.S.-born students in California have Salvadoran parents who had temporary protected status.
High-quality training in the new science standards needs to be a priority for districts in 2018, some leading educators say.
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.
Hundreds of schools, some more than an hour from the fire zones, closed due to poor air quality. Others closed due to fire hazards.
Tears, stress and absenteeism are increasingly common among immigrant students, teachers say.
Funding is intended to help those threatened by Trump's decision to end DACA
California joins UC, other states in trying to save program that protects undocumented young people
UC President Janet Napolitano seeks to stop the reversal of the program she helped create.
Repeal of Obama-era immigration program leaves "Dreamers" anxious but prepared to fight back
Undocumented students will continue to be welcome at UC, CSU and community colleges, education leaders say.
Nearly 60 California school districts have declared themselves safe havens for undocumented immigrants.
Next Generation Science Standards aim to reach minorities, English learners and others underrepresented in science fields.