April 19, 2021

Why does California disappoint in preschool access and quality?

The report arrives just as momentum builds to expand access to both transitional kindergarten and state-funded preschool.

Karen D'Souza

April 16, 2021

Infusion of federal funds must be used to reimagine education in the San Joaquin Valley

Influx of funding in response to the pandemic provides a unique opportunity to reimagine cradle-to-career education in the San Joaquin Valley.

Don Shalvey

April 14, 2021

California governor doubles down on call to reopen schools in the fall

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday reiterated his call for schools to reopen for full-time in-person instruction in the fall.

Ali Tadayon

April 8, 2021

Local assessments an option if Smarter Balanced tests ‘not viable,’ U.S. education officials affirm

California state officials have not yet outlined in detail what conditions must exist for a district to select an alternative assessment.

Sydney Johnson

April 7, 2021

Parent group sues Los Angeles Unified asking for full reopening of schools

A Los Angeles parent group filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Los Angeles Unified calling for a return to full-time, in-person instruction.

Diana Lambert

April 6, 2021

Gov. Newsom expects full in-person fall return to school after state scraps color-coded tiers

State officials plan to retire the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” color-coded tier system on June 15, and said they expect full-time in-person instruction in the fall.

Ali Tadayon And John Fensterwald

April 4, 2021

Quick Guide: California’s plan for getting more kids back to school

After weeks of negotiations, Gov. Newsom and the Legislature reached agreement on a school reopening plan, enacted in Senate and Assembly Bill 86. This Q&A gives you the details of that plan as it evolves.

EdSource staff

April 4, 2021

Quick Guide: What California’s color-coded county tracking system means for schools

Learn more about the state's tiered system of assessing coronavirus risk and how it relates to schools.

Ali Tadayon

April 2, 2021

Local assessments an option if statewide tests aren't viable during pandemic, California officials signal

California’s plan would still offer Smarter Balanced assessments in math and English language arts, the California Science Test, as well as tests for English learners.

Sydney Johnson

March 26, 2021

What 3-foot social distance means for reopening of California schools

Some districts will pivot quickly and return to full in-person instruction now; others say they can now start planning for the fall.

Diana Lambert And John Fensterwald

March 22, 2021

California schools, universities condemn anti-Asian attacks, offer support to students

Ethnic studies classes help, but schools and colleges can do more to curb racism, advocates say.

Carolyn Jones And Ashley A. Smith

March 19, 2021

California adopts CDC’s recommendation to reduce social distancing in school to 3 feet

The change could allow more students back to school for in-person instruction at the same time, reducing the need for hybrid instruction.

John Fensterwald

March 19, 2021

After 8 hours, 250-plus speakers, California board adopts ethnic studies model curriculum

The state board unanimously adopted voluntary guidance for ethnic studies with one addition, clarifying the role of “critical race theory.”

John Fensterwald

March 18, 2021

Schools chief uses influence to shape policy during pandemic, but lacks power to make big decisions

Thurmond felt pressured by county school superintendents to decree all campuses be closed after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency.

Diana Lambert

March 17, 2021

A final vote, after many rewrites, for California's controversial ethnic studies curriculum

The state model curriculum will provide guidelines, but districts will face the hard decisions on what and how to teach ethnic studies.

John Fensterwald