April 3, 2020

California school board meetings go virtual, but not without obstacles

The governor issued an executive order allowing virtual meetings, as long as the public has access.

Theresa Harrington

April 2, 2020

California leaders take on tough assignment: convincing students that school is still in session

County superintendents in Los Angeles and Orange County both recommend closure of schools for remainder of the school year but emphasize schools are still open for learning remotely.

Louis Freedberg

March 31, 2020

California schools chief recommends that schools prepare for distance learning for rest of school year

State Superintendent of Public Instruction stresses that school is not actually over, but that emphasis must be on providing education through distance learning.

Louis Freedberg And John Fensterwald

March 31, 2020

Newsom acts to increase number of health workers in California but some say his order doesn’t go far enough

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state could add about 37,000 healthcare workers, including those who are retired and students.

Ashley A. Smith

March 30, 2020

California districts move to extend school closures to beginning of May — at least

School districts are consulting with health authorities in setting closure dates, and increasingly are doing so along with all districts in their counties.

Louis Freedberg

March 30, 2020

In his own words: Eloy Oakley on how California's community colleges are coping with the coronavirus

Chancellor of 115 community colleges says system has "converted nearly 100 percent of the in-person instruction, the general instruction that leads to an associate degree for transfer  to some sort of remote learning platform"

EdSource Staff

March 28, 2020

Amid uncertainty, wide variation in how long California schools say they will be closed

Increasingly school districts say they will stay closed at least until the first week of May

Louis Freedberg

March 27, 2020

Mixed results for California child care ballot measures in final count

For one measure, a question remains over whether a citizens initiative needs a two-thirds vote or a simple majority.

Zaidee Stavely

March 26, 2020

In her own words: Linda Darling-Hammond on California’s school response to the coronavirus

Darling-Hammond says state will double down to support school districts, families and students.

EdSource Staff

March 26, 2020

$31 billion in federal coronavirus relief coming soon to schools, college students and universities

The money for education is a small piece of a record $2 trillion in coronavirus relief but vitally needed as a recession looms in California.

John Fensterwald

March 18, 2020

California child care providers call for emergency support amid coronavirus pandemic

Providers are asking for funding to pay for additional assistants and substitutes, along with other expenses.

Zaidee Stavely

March 18, 2020

California school districts learn more about what state expects during a long shutdown

During a webinar viewed by 7,000 people, state officials encourage innovation to provide service and promise cooperation in weeks ahead.

John Fensterwald

March 17, 2020

Expect California schools to remain closed until summer, governor says

California also will ask the federal government to waive the required standardized tests if and when schools resume session this year.

John Fensterwald

March 16, 2020

Joining other districts, rural schools move to close at a rapid pace in California

Rural schools need to overcome tough challenges in providing distance learning, meals and child care to parents who are unable to care for their children.

Louis Freedberg And Carolyn Jones

March 16, 2020

California schools, child care centers to get $100 million to disinfect for coronavirus

Lawmakers approve full funding for school closures and lower attendance due to the coronavirus.

John Fensterwald