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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.

Student voices
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
Student voices
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
Student voices
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
Coronavirus
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
Student voices
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
Student voices
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
Student voices
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
Student voices
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