Category: Coronavirus Covid 19

How school counselors reduced chronic absenteeism and suspensions at a California school district

How school counselors reduced chronic absenteeism and suspensions at a California school district

Livingston Union School District outpaced California in improving chronic absenteeism, suspensions and student well-being. Courtesy of Geneva Sum Top Takeaways […]

November 14, 2025

What parents should know about new child vaccines | Quick Guide

What parents should know about new child vaccines | Quick Guide

The federal government is set to stop recommending the MMRV vaccine for children under 4. Credit: AP/Mary Conlon, archives Top […]

October 6, 2025

Girls closed the gender gap in math; then the pandemic struck

Girls closed the gender gap in math; then the pandemic struck

Students build a dragon out of Lego bricks during a class at Lively Elementary School on Aug. 21, 2025, in […]

September 5, 2025

Parents, LAUSD settle suit; 100,000 students get 45 tutoring hours for three years

Parents, LAUSD settle suit; 100,000 students get 45 tutoring hours for three years

Credit: Julie Leopo/EdSource Top Takeaways Lawsuit claimed online learning during the pandemic was inadequate and discriminated against Black and Latino […]

September 4, 2025

Youth suicide declines since pandemic, but disparities persist in California

Youth suicide declines since pandemic, but disparities persist in California

In the U.S., students who may need support for depression, anxiety or suicidal ideation are most likely to access services […]

August 13, 2025

Wellness coaches take on youth mental health problem in rural California

Wellness coaches take on youth mental health problem in rural California

Students work on homework during an after-school program in Chico, the largest city in Butte County. (File photo) Credit: Julie […]

May 7, 2025

California teachers recall long road back from Covid

California teachers recall long road back from Covid

Left to right: Carly Bresee, Erika Cedeno, Todd Shadbourne, Sesar Carreño and Keith Carames. The last five years have not […]

March 31, 2025

Five years after Covid shuttered schools, parent empowerment lives on

Five years after Covid shuttered schools, parent empowerment lives on

Five years ago, when Esti Iturralde’s daughter was in the first grade, the little girl struggled with learning to read. […]

March 24, 2025

Tackling the student mental health crisis in rural Central Valley

Tackling the student mental health crisis in rural Central Valley

Credit: Pexels / RDNE Stock project Este artículo está disponible en español. Léelo en español. Born and raised in the […]

November 26, 2024