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Student voices

The Covid pandemic upended schools and colleges, forcing students to navigate a new reality threw many of their plans into disarray. Even after schools returned to in-person instruction, students, teachers and communities have continued to struggle. In this section, hear first-hand from students about their experiences and how they are confronting the challenges they face as well as their perspectives and ideas for improving California’s education system.

Student voices
August 5, 2022

Hope, frustration and hard lessons as youth try to lower voting age for school board

The Alameda County registrar has yet to implement two youth voting measures that passed by wide margins in 2020

Carolyn Jones
Commentary
July 26, 2022

How Superintendent Carvalho can create a strong future for all LAUSD students

The new Los Angeles Unified superintendent has an opportunity to remove entrenched barriers in the district that keep too many students from realizing their full potential.

Salma Ocelotlxochitl Perez and Avery Collins-Byrd
Student Well-Being
July 25, 2022

A rare case of mental health in school gone right

Timely, supportive mental health services can rescue a student in crisis.

Natalie Lu
Student voices
July 1, 2022

Graduation hot take: As temperatures rise reconsider outdoor events

Problems caused by extreme heat at this year's UC Davis graduation ceremonies underscore the importance of planning for extreme conditions.

Margo Rosenbaum 
Student voices
July 1, 2022

It’s not easy trying to finish college in 2022; try doing it with autism

Autism makes college harder. But perseverance and support services are helping this student make his way through.

Ramon Castaños
Student voices
May 2, 2022

Coming to UCLA the second time was scarier - but was worth it

The prospect of returning to UCLA for in-person classes after the pandemic was scary, but in the end, I found some of my worries were overblown.

Megan Tagami
Student voices
April 12, 2022

Cancer diagnosis takes high-school trauma to a whole new level

What a California high school girl discovered about herself while living with cancer.

Bella Arnold
Student voices
March 25, 2022

Student Voices: What's the right balance between in-person and online instruction in college?

Members of EdSource's California Student Journalism Corps asked students at several California campuses, as well as one professor, what they felt was the optimal mix of online versus in-person instruction.

Erick Cabrera, Raya Torres, Ramon Castanos and Mary McFadden
Coronavirus
March 15, 2022

End of school mask mandate brings relief, lingering concerns

The end of California's mask mandate for schools Monday meant students and school staff no longer have to wear masks to school, but many still did.

Diana Lambert, Carolyn Jones, Ali Tadayon, Emma Gallegos, And Kate Sequeira
Student voices
March 3, 2022

California college students with ties to Russia, Ukraine watch and worry as war unfolds

War worries distract California college students with families, friends in Russia and Ukraine.

Megan Tagami
Student voices
February 28, 2022

How adults can help youth avoid violence, maintain mental health

Supportive relationships with adults in their lives can help youth weather pandemic-related stress and steer clear of abusive relationships.

Angel Quintanilla
Student voices
November 3, 2021

How I connected with Cal State LA during the pandemic and found my place

Journalism major gets the scoop on how to love Cal State LA: It's about finding those who share your passion. For her, it was in a newsroom.

Mia Alva
Student voices
October 25, 2021

Every student needs a cheerleader; for me it is my dad

Father's consistent focus on college and support through challenging times helped guide this student to grad school.

Iman Palm
Student voices
August 23, 2021

Sharing my pre-college journey of a lifetime

Recent high-school grad and first-generation college student advises other students: Stretch yourself and seek support from your school and communities.

Imahni Cheeks
Commentary
August 20, 2021

In their own words: Back to school, with Covid concerns

Members of the EdSource Community Network, including students, parents, teachers and early education providers talk about their back-to-school concerns in the face of the delta variant.

Andrew Reed