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In today’s environment of rapidly expanding technological options for schools and teachers, the question of what technologies work best in the classroom is an evolving one.
May 18, 2020

Twitter CEO gives $10 million to close the digital gap in Oakland

Donation brings total funding to $12 million to purchase devices and internet access for students to help provide distance learning.

Theresa Harrington
May 18, 2020

How some California charter schools support students during distance learning

Some charter schools with technology already in place are putting greater emphasis on family support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sydney Johnson
May 13, 2020

A look at distance learning strategies for success | EdSource webinar

Researchers and California educators discussed the state of education and distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

Diana Lambert
May 1, 2020

More California students are online, but digital divide runs deep with distance learning

More than a month since most schools first closed, at least 270,000 students remain disconnected to the internet at home.

Sydney Johnson And Michael Burke
April 29, 2020

Quick Guide: How to protect a student’s privacy online

Privacy experts share best practices for video as California schools make the switch to online learning. 

Sydney Johnson
April 21, 2020

Internet providers asked to do more for California students without access

Donations announced Monday are beginning to chip away at the daunting task of connecting all students to devices and internet from home.

Sydney Johnson
April 16, 2020

California moves to close digital divide as schools shift online

“Let's face it, there's been a digital divide in California for decades,” California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said.

Sydney Johnson
April 9, 2020

San Francisco Bay Area districts caught off guard by online security breaches

Berkeley Unified and Oakland Unified tighten up cyber security after a Berkeley Zoombombing intrusion and Oakland posts access codes online.

Theresa Harrington
April 9, 2020

Don’t cancel summer internships, California STEM education advocates caution

Some companies are cancelling summer internships altogether amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sydney Johnson
April 7, 2020

Thousands of California students still without laptops and Wi-Fi for distance learning

State education officials are calling on more companies and individuals to donate laptops and WiFi hotspots for students.

Sydney Johnson
April 1, 2020

Thousands of California students to get free Wi-Fi and Chromebooks for distance learning

About 20 percent of California students do not have access to the internet at home.

Sydney Johnson
March 18, 2020

Nearly all California K-12 districts closed to avoid spread of coronavirus while few in rural remain open

More than 99 percent of all K-12 students in California are affected by school closings.

Sydney Johnson
March 5, 2020

California K-12 schools prepare for coronavirus-related closures

Experts say lack of child care, limited access to internet and computers for some, and teacher training would hinder online learning for many schools.

Sydney Johnson
March 3, 2020

California’s largest district rolls out seal of approval for STEM schools

Los Angeles Unified is encouraging STEM schools to get a certificate indicating that the school meets high standards set by the district.

Sydney Johnson
February 18, 2020

Gov. Newsom’s big bets: community schools, competitive grants and new teacher incentives

The governor proposes $1.5 billion over 5 years on incentives for new teachers and grants managed by a small agency to fix highest poverty schools.

John Fensterwald