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December 30, 2020

2020: A year like no other as told by EdSource reporters

A year like no other saw an unrelenting flow of news. From the pandemic to wildfires to financial woes, Californians endured a tough year. EdSource covered it all and its impact on education. Here’s a look at the highlights.

John Fensterwald

Year in Review

January 7, 2020

Big promises for little kids: Has California governor delivered on early education?

The early childhood workforce is one area where some experts believe Newsom and the Legislature have fallen short.

Zaidee Stavely

Year in Review

January 6, 2020

California governor keeps key higher education pledges but significant aid for non-tuition costs remains

Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded financial aid, but experts and activists hope for more progress in the coming year to help students cover non-tuition costs.

Michael Burke

Year in Review

January 3, 2020

Gavin Newsom's 1st-year K-12 scorecard: good grades on priorities and some incompletes

He forged a compromise to revise California's charter school law and gave districts unexpected help to pay employee pension obligations.

John Fensterwald

Year in Review

January 2, 2020

California education issues to watch in 2020 — and predictions of what will happen

Gov. Newsom will bring the school bond to victory but steer clear of the "split-roll" initiative. You can bet your Fensters on it.

John Fensterwald And Yuxuan Xie

Year in Review

December 20, 2019

A look back at EdSource's top education stories in 2019

From increased funding for early education to the state of education in California's rural communities, a look at some of the top issues in 2019.

EdSource staff

Year in Review

December 20, 2018

California education in 2018; A look back at EdSource's top stories

From student activism to new state leadership, the events of the past year highlighted the forces shaping the future of the state's youth.