California Counselors not part of one district’s plan to tackle student mental health By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 31, 2022 Santa Clarita district is replacing its counselors with social workers.
California Texas shooting taxes students’ mental health even more By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 27, 2022 California's COVID-related investments in school wellness programs may help.
Bay Area COVID stipends cause outcry at Alameda County Office of Education By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 17, 2022 Managers, not union members, got the majority of the initial COVID stipends in the Alameda County Office of Education.
Bay Area Ukrainian students arriving in California find warm welcome at schools By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 3, 2022 At least 60,000 Ukrainian immigrants live in California, the second-highest population in the U.S.
California Mental health hotline numbers would appear on California college student ID cards if bill passes By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | April 15, 2022 Student-written bills aim to boost California college students' wellness and civic engagement.
gavin newsom After setbacks, dyslexia screening for young students moves forward in California schools By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | February 3, 2022 Advocates say a $30 million investment in research and screening by the state is long overdue.
California Anxiety, stress remain top concerns for California students, survey finds By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | January 28, 2022 More than 1 in 5 California students said they'd missed more than three days of school due to poor mental health during the pandemic.
California New law on mental health curriculum goes into effect with start of the new year By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | January 10, 2022 Health classes will soon include lessons on depression, bipolar disorder and other serious conditions.
Bay Area The ‘absolutely essential’ role of Black counselors on campus By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | November 8, 2021 Black counselors can play a key role in ensuring Black students are placed in college prep classes and get mental health services.
Bay Area What’s next for schools after COVID vaccine OK’d for children? By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | November 4, 2021 Some parents are hoping schools will ease masking and testing requirements, but that could still be months away.