Education Soaring chronic absenteeism in California schools is at ‘pivotal moment’ By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | September 10, 2023 Nearly a third of K-12 students statewide were chronically absent in 2020-21, more than three times the pre-pandemic rate.
Education Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California’s school lunches are going gourmet By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | August 10, 2023 With an influx of state and federal money, some school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff to provide freshly made, healthy meals.
Education When ‘culture wars’ rip through California school boards, should the state intervene? By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | July 28, 2023 California gives school boards a lot of local control, but some recent events have pushed the state to rein that in.
Bay Area Bill would add regulations for ride-share companies that take students to school By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | July 14, 2023 Drivers for HopSkipDrive and other rideshare services would have to meet the same safety standards as bus drivers under SB 88.
Bay Area ‘Fiscal cliff’ approaching for some districts as costs soar and enrollment falls By Carolyn Jones | June 21, 2023 Expiring Covid funds and other factors combine to portend painful cuts, especially in some of the Golden State's urban areas.
California Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new bill By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | June 5, 2023 New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.
Bay Area As fentanyl deaths climb, bill would require drug education in schools By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 1, 2023 Currently, drug education is optional in California K-12 schools, despite surge in overdoses and deaths.
Around Town 50 years after he was assassinated, why Marcus Foster is more relevant than ever By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | April 14, 2023 PUSD Superintendent Dr. Donald Evans was recognized as "Marcus Foster Educator of the Year" while at Berkeley Unified in 2018.
Education Social media has some significant upsides for teenage girls, survey finds By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | March 30, 2023 Girls use social media to connect with friends and find resources, but many say they spend too much time online.
Bay Area ‘This is who I am’: Black students find support, culture, purpose through peer group By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | February 2, 2023 In Black Students of California United, youth lead the way for health and social justice.