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A rare but serious syndrome linked to coronavirus is striking California children, with cases rising across the country.  The discovery comes as the state grapples with how kids can safely return to group settings.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget reveals proposed cuts and takeaways for preschool and child care programs, eliminating about $1 billion. If approved, the cuts would crater plans to create 20,000 new preschool slots and offer more child care subsidies to low-income working families.

Teachers need top-notch professional development to continue moving California’s students forward with distance learning. Here’s why.

With schools closed, there’s the real possibility of a significant rise in stress-related mental health challenges among young people and parents.

The new child care portal intended to help essential workers find child care during the pandemic lacks key information, including many providers' names, available slots, violations and cost. But a new and more elaborate site has been in the works and will launch in July.