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The pandemic has turned the education world upside down, disrupted learning for students across the state while triggering a never-before seen influx of funding for the state’s schools and colleges. In our special reports, EdSource takes a deeper dive into these issues.
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
December 3, 2021

Why some California school districts are changing how students earn grades     

Dropping D's and F's and working with students to master the material is seen as a way to improve learning and boost equity.

Carolyn Jones And John Fensterwald
Following Covid Money in Education
November 15, 2021

How will California districts spend $13.6 billion in federal Covid relief?

American Rescue Plan Act funding imposes few restrictions, although addressing lost learning and underserved students must be priorities.

John Fensterwald
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
October 26, 2021

Can you teach reading on Zoom?

High-tech literacy projects emerged out of the pandemic as a way to ensure young students stay on track as they learn to read.

Karen D'Souza
Following Covid Money in Education
October 20, 2021

California state auditor urges tighter oversight of how districts spend federal Covid aid

State Auditor Elaine Howle faults California Department of Education for not scrutinizing spending and not doing more audits.

John Fensterwald
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
October 5, 2021

Fewer than 4% of California students opted for independent study this year, data shows

Some districts have been preparing for an increase in independent study enrollment and have waiting lists; other programs are relatively small.

Carolyn Jones
California's Reading Dilemma
October 4, 2021

Inside one California school's approach to reading as a 'civil right'

Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond is revamping its literacy program this year with a greater emphasis on phonics both in lessons and one-on-one intervention, as well as on classroom discussion and grade-level, culturally relevant texts.

Ali Tadayon
Community Colleges
September 21, 2021

California Community Colleges seek $100 million in tech upgrades, in part to tighten security after bot attacks

California's community college system is asking for money to overhaul its online application portal that fraudulent students were able to bypass in financial aid scam attempts.

Michael Burke
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
September 17, 2021

Pandemic effects may have lowered baby IQs, study says

New research says less stimulation, stress on parents during Covid pandemic may factor into average 22-point IQ drop among babies.

Karen D'Souza
Following Covid Money in Education
September 7, 2021

Bot attacks compound enrollment data problems at California Community Colleges

The California Community Colleges system has been unable to provide student enrollment totals for fall 2020 or spring 2021, even before bots enrolled fake students.

Thomas Peele, Daniel J. Willis, Larry Gordon, And Michael Burke
Following Covid Money in Education
August 26, 2021

California community college adjuncts are pushing to get paid for time-consuming pandemic switch to online

California community college adjuncts who helped the system switch to online classes during the pandemic are getting differing amounts of federal Covid aid for the extra work.

Thomas Peele
Following Covid Money in Education
August 25, 2021

Covid relief for California community college students depends on the school they attend

Across California's community colleges, students are receiving varying amounts of emergency financial aid grants.

Michael Burke
California Student Journalism Corps 
August 25, 2021

Community college students make the most of Covid-19 federal aid

Starting last spring, California community college students received federal Covid-19 relief funds to help them stay afloat.

By Mia Alva, Bella Arnold, Emily Chung, Taylor Helmes, Iman Palm and Briana Munoz
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
August 24, 2021

How California teachers are welcoming back English learners — with language and community

Some teachers are focused on giving students who are learning English as a second language lots of time to talk and write about their feelings.

Zaidee Stavely
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
August 18, 2021

What impact will the pandemic have on early literacy? 

Experts share insights on how parents and teachers can help kids — especially those who may be behind — learn to read as they go back to school.

Karen D'Souza
Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic
August 17, 2021

Inside one Bay Area school district's first day of school

Teachers from West Contra Costa Unified will be reaching out to families one-on-one to address anxieties and ask about hopes for the next year.

Ali Tadayon