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As the coronavirus upends schools and colleges, students must navigate a new reality that has thrown many of their plans into disarray. In this section, hear first-hand about their experiences and how they are confronting the challenges they face.

June 29, 2020

Some people called my community college trash, they were wrong

LA City College helped student realize dream of getting a degree.

Kilmer Salinas
June 15, 2020

From a graduating senior, advice to the class that follows

It is up to you whether this quarantine becomes a period of discovery or stagnation.

Brandon Tran
June 11, 2020

Richmond High School students speak out about protests and police brutality

Richmond High School students share their thoughts about police brutality and racism.

Ronishlla Maharaj
June 5, 2020

As a Latinx student, Black Lives Matter movement is my responsibility, too

Protests help college student realize her voice is important in quest for justice.

Marlene Cordova
June 3, 2020

Student perspectives: the pros and cons of distance learning

Distance learning has challenged students and teachers to create a new learning experience. As students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District in the San Francisco Bay Area describe, they faced challenges around learning and orders to stay at home.

Karina Mascorro, David Sanchez, Valeria Echeverria & Ronishlla Maharaj
June 1, 2020

College isn’t the same from behind a laptop screen

College graduate mourns loss of last semester on campus, commencement ceremony.

Bonnie Wong
May 29, 2020

How college graduates are choosing to celebrate, or not, amid a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has forced college seniors to abandon the traditional celebrations and ceremonies associated with graduation.

Michael Burke and Marisa Martinez
May 27, 2020

I never thought that I would miss school, but I do

High school student adjusts to school, life in lockdown.

Marina Knowles
May 25, 2020

California college students grapple with finishing semester online

Transition to distance learning poses myriad challenges for community college students.

Kasper Dilmaghani and Isis Piccillo
May 14, 2020

Reflections from high school journalists as they shelter in place 

Updated entries from Granite Bay journalism students as they process how their lives have changed because of the coronavirus crisis through their writings.

Student Voices
May 1, 2020

Community colleges join race to produce face shields and masks during pandemic

Digital fabrication laboratories known as “FabLabs” are at the heart of an effort to produce personal protective equipment for East Bay hospitals and health centers.

Jacquelyn Opalach
April 17, 2020

Being homeless during coronavirus adds to hardship for California college student

Cristina Zetino alternates between three different homes throughout the week while juggling work and classes.

Marisa Martinez
April 16, 2020

California college students react to pass/fail grades option for current courses

The change would help ease the stress for many of their peers during this challenging time, students say.

Kilmer Salinas
April 9, 2020

Richmond High School students confront demands of social distancing

Students talk about how they and their families are coping with the coronavirus lockdown.

Marina Knowles
March 20, 2020

Will the pandemic derail my big plans for my future?

Facing the uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis, a Cal State Los Angeles student wonders what lies ahead.

Marlene Cordova