May 17, 2022

Covid stipends cause outcry at Alameda County Office of Education

Managers, not union members, got the majority of the initial Covid stipends in the Alameda County Office of Education.

Carolyn Jones

May 13, 2022

California Covid cases rising as school year ends with few renewed restrictions

Few districts are tightening up masking and other restrictions that were in place at the start of the year, even for large gatherings like graduations and proms.

Diana Lambert

May 6, 2022

Challenged by Covid, the Class of 2022 looks ahead to better days

Many high school students struggled academically during distance learning, but others used the time to double down on academics or to cultivate hobbies and interests.

Diana Lambert

May 4, 2022

Class of 2022

For the first time in two decades, California’s K-12 enrollment dropped under 6 million students, a sure sign that many students did not return after the pandemic. But within the state, there was movement: sharp enrollment declines in coastal counties and sharp increases inland. This reporting series from EdSource looks at the changes and trends in California public school enrollment.

EdSource staff

April 21, 2022

California's Enrollment Rollercoaster

For the first time in two decades, California’s K-12 enrollment dropped under 6 million students, a sure sign that many students did not return after the pandemic. But within the state, there was movement: sharp enrollment declines in coastal counties and sharp increases inland. This reporting series from EdSource looks at the changes and trends in California public school enrollment.

EdSource staff

April 19, 2022

How one California district invested its Covid funds in literacy, boosting student achievement — and morale

With $131 million in federal and state Covid relief funds, Lodi Unified chose to prioritize literacy and social-emotional learning in its plan to help students recover from the pandemic.

Carolyn Jones

April 5, 2022

Community colleges on track for $100 million to improve cybersecurity

California community colleges may be in line for a $100 million cybersecurity upgrade to thwart scammers who have attempted to fraudulently enroll and get financial aid.

Michael Burke

April 4, 2022

Long Beach Community College adjuncts sue over unpaid work hours

A lawsuit by two community college adjunct professors contends violations of California's minimum wage law. The case could impact colleagues statewide.

Thomas Peele

March 31, 2022

State literacy task force echoes call for more reading coaches, specialists

State education leaders put their support behind Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to pay for literacy coaches and specialists at schools with low reading scores.

Ali Tadayon

March 22, 2022

California community college officials eye new rule forcing districts to hand over data

Recently, some California community colleges have not handed over data on enrollment and application fraud to state officials, who are now looking to force their hand.

Michael Burke

March 8, 2022

How one California elementary school sees success after overhauling its reading program

Nystrom Elementary ditched a popular, yet criticized curriculum and put a greater focus on phonics to improve students' reading skills.

Ali Tadayon

February 17, 2022

Adjuncts often find ladder leads to nowhere in California community colleges

Many take part-time teaching jobs hoping for a tenured professor post.

Thomas Peele

February 14, 2022

Assemblymember Jose Medina comments on EdSource investigation into adjunct working conditions

EdSource staff

February 14, 2022

Health care benefits key battleground for California’s adjunct community college faculty

2022 may be the year of health benefits for part-time faculty at California's community colleges, where adjuncts teach about half of the courses and make up about two-thirds of the faculty. Gov. Newsom is proposing more funding that could give some of these instructors coverage for the first time.

Thomas Peele

February 14, 2022

Map: A statewide look at health benefits for California Community Colleges adjuncts and trustees

An interactive map shows health care coverage at California community colleges for adjuncts and trustees.

Yuxuan Xie