April 12, 2021

California's community colleges at critical crossroads as more students opt not to attend

Enrollment at California's community colleges has plummeted during the pandemic creating uncertainty for some colleges. Online classes, job loss and child care are among the reasons students have not enrolled.

Michael Burke And Daniel J. Willis

April 12, 2021

Why students are not attending California's community colleges

The pandemic upended enrollment across California's community colleges. Students dropped out or elected not to enroll after facing problems with child care, jobs, family illness and frustration with taking courses online.

By Melanie Gerner, Abraham Navarro, Taylor Helmes, Iman Palm and Jasmine Nguyen

April 12, 2021

Map: Most California community colleges saw drops in student head counts

Explore the falling rates of student head counts at California community colleges with this interactive map.

Yuxuan Xie

April 12, 2021

Database: California's community colleges student head count changes

Most California community colleges show drops in enrollment from fall 2019 to fall 2020

Daniel J. Willis

April 9, 2021

California Community Colleges chancellor urges caution in reopening

Eloy Ortiz Oakley, the chancellor overseeing California's 116 community colleges, discusses fall 2021 classes and enrollment declines in interview with EdSource.

Michael Burke And Louis Freedberg

March 19, 2021

Teachers reflect on a year of Covid: students struggling, others thriving

Teachers across California spent much of the last year adjusting to an entirely new education landscape of uncertainty, frustration and joy for the students who thrived.

EdSource staff

March 19, 2021

Teachers reflect on a year of Covid [VIDEO]

Teachers faced a new education landscape of uncertainty, frustration and lots of Zoom.

Jennifer Molina

March 16, 2021

'No one is sure what to expect': Schools, colleges add more counseling services to address student mental health

Schools and colleges are preparing for a rush of student mental health needs as campuses reopen for in-person instruction.

Carolyn Jones

March 16, 2021

What I wish I told my high school self about depression

I never imagined having to deal with all of my struggles all at once.

Taylor Helmes

December 30, 2020

Education Interrupted | Documentary

This documentary illustrates the education struggles families face and how some students put off the start of their college careers, so they could support their families when the pandemic claimed their parents' jobs.

Jennifer Molina

December 22, 2020

California college freshmen find alternatives to campus life in a virtual world

As first-time college students, freshmen had so many plans to join clubs and pursue interests outside of their coursework. But, then the pandemic hit forcing creative alternatives.

Ashley A. Smith

December 22, 2020

What’s it like to be a college freshman during a pandemic? Students share their stories

Imagine experiencing college for the first time from your childhood bedroom at a computer screen. That’s what 2020 freshmen are living through, and they have lots to say.

The California Student Journalism Corps

December 18, 2020

Finding joy amid tragedy, California families look ahead with hope

With the end of the semester at hand, families and students are looking ahead with hope and finding ways to enjoy time with one another.

EdSource staff

December 17, 2020

How counseling aims to help CSU freshmen graduate in four years

New advising programs focus on freshmen. Goal is for first year students to take 15 units a term.

Larry Gordon

December 10, 2020

When helping family comes before going to college

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the college plans for some California freshmen who have had to change their plans so they can help support their families.

Betty Márquez Rosales