July 16, 2020

When children return to school, don’t skip recess

Children need free play time to exercise their bodies and practice their social and emotional skills.

Rebecca A. London and William Massey

July 16, 2020

Parents must have a say in districts’ distance learning plans under new California law

The Legislature has set minimum standards for distance learning; parents and students can demand a more extensive approach.

John Fensterwald

July 15, 2020

Pace of California schools planning to open with distance learning accelerates

Many districts will open with online instruction but hope to bring more students back later in the fall depending on health conditions.

Louis Freedberg

July 14, 2020

Trump administration rescinds policy that put international students at risk of deportation

The decision was announced at the beginning of the first hearing of a federal lawsuit filed by Harvard University and M.I.T.

Zaidee Stavely, Paula Kiley and Marisa Martinez

July 13, 2020

Quick Guide: What University of California campuses are planning

The nine UC undergraduate campuses are all preparing either distance learning plans or restrictions and safety measures for on campus learning. This database provides an overview of what the campuses are planning.

Michael Burke And Louis Freedberg

July 13, 2020

7 things teachers can do to address student trauma – especially during distance learning

Trauma-informed approach to learning will make return to school more successful for students and teachers.

Caprice Young

July 13, 2020

A California district’s plan to boost remote learning includes in-person ‘student support hubs’

West Contra Costa Unified in Richmond in the San Francisco Bay Area will open virtually for all students followed by "student support hubs" to direct help including how to use distance learning at home.

Ali Tadayon

July 13, 2020

Schools in Los Angeles, San Diego won’t reopen for in-person learning next month

California's two largest school districts became the latest to announce plans to begin the new school year with distance learning.

Michael Burke

July 13, 2020

Many undocumented youth remain in limbo after Supreme Court’s DACA decision

Undocumented youth eligible to submit first-time applications remain in limbo after Supreme Court’s DACA decision.

Betty Márquez Rosales

July 10, 2020

Spike in coronavirus cases means some schools won’t open at all this fall

As coronavirus cases spike across California more school districts are making the decision to educate students online next school year.

Diana Lambert, Michael Burke, And Ali Tadayon

July 10, 2020

State funding may be stagnant, but schools can still find money for mental health services

Schools should work with nonprofits and government agencies to pay for expanded services, panelists say.

Carolyn Jones

July 10, 2020

California school superintendents navigate safety concerns, conflicting guidance as they plan to reopen schools

Districts are starting to finalize reopening plans for the coming school year amidst uncertainty.

Diana Lambert

July 9, 2020

Schools should not open until safety is assured, California Teachers Association tells state

Message reinforced by American Academy of Pediatrics that clarifies that it believes children should be in school, but only if it can be done safely.

Louis Freedberg

July 9, 2020

Survey: Current and incoming California college students report worry over finances, online classes

Incoming and current college students report heightened financial and coursework distress, new survey finds.

Betty Márquez Rosales

July 9, 2020

UC San Diego uncertain if robust testing plan will be enough to welcome students back to campus

UCSD has one of the nation’s most detailed reopening plans, but with virus cases rising, administrators are unsure it will be enough.

Michael Burke