Carolyn Jones | Piedmont Exedra

Soaring chronic absenteeism in California schools is at ‘pivotal moment’

Nearly a third of K-12 students statewide were chronically absent in 2020-21, more than three times the pre-pandemic rate.

With an influx of state and federal money, some school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff to provide freshly made, healthy meals.

California gives school boards a lot of local control, but some recent events have pushed the state to rein that in.

Drivers for HopSkipDrive and other rideshare services would have to meet the same safety standards as bus drivers under SB 88.

Expiring Covid funds and other factors combine to portend painful cuts, especially in some of the Golden State's urban areas.

New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.

Currently, drug education is optional in California K-12 schools, despite surge in overdoses and deaths.

PUSD Superintendent Dr. Donald Evans was recognized as "Marcus Foster Educator of the Year" while at Berkeley Unified in 2018.

Girls use social media to connect with friends and find resources, but many say they spend too much time online.

In Black Students of California United, youth lead the way for health and social justice.