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Quick Guide: How does Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ‘Safe Schools for All’ plan work?
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The following answers some key questions on how the plan is intended to operate.California
Expanding school year in new ways may be one outcome of pandemic in California
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California Governor Gavin Newsom indicated he will provide funds in the budget he presents this month that could expand the school year into summer.COVID-19
Newsom announces $450-per-student incentive to reopen schools
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Schools would only qualify in counties with lower infection rates, and kindergarten through sixth grade are prioritized.COVID-19
California teachers’ unions affirm opposition to opening schools without more safety precautions
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Their opposition comes amid rising frustration among many parents with the seemingly endless days of distance learning.California
One more challenge for California teachers in distance learning: All new science curriculum
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One district has piloted new science materials for all students, and has been phasing in an online curriculum.California
California high school graduates projected to continue increasing before downturn in 2025
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Student volume projections in the Golden State are similar to those across the country, and are largely due to a drop in birth rates during the recent recession, study says.California
School ‘wellness centers’ could be an answer to soaring mental health needs in California
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Amid surge in student anxiety and depression, report says schools should offer psychological services, basic medical care and other services to help families navigate trauma and other challenges.COVID-19
Education advocates want Newsom to prioritize teachers for COVID-19 vaccine
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Group asks governor to put teachers and school staff third in line for vaccines, after health care workers and nursing home residents.California
