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Lorena Hernandez whines us her arm to hit a tetherball during recess at Buttonwillow Union School on March 2, 2022. Two months ago students were required to wear masks on the playground. Photo by Larry Valenzuela for CalMatters

Middle school student overcomes struggles with online learning, now ready for high school

by Larry Valenzuela June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

This story is part of a series on the experiences of students attending three different California school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic, in spring 2022. It was produced through a partnership with CatchLight Local and CalMatters. At Buttonwillow Elementary School, Lorena Hernandez ended the school year ready to graduate eighth grade and start high school, […]

The San Francisco Unified School District Building in San Francisco on Dec. 2, 2021. Nina Riggio for CalMatters

Vaccines, grades, tests, math: Equity becomes flashpoint in California schools

by Emily Hoeven December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Mario Ramirez Garcia, 10, does a spelling activity during distance learning in the bedroom he shares wit his sister on April 23, 2021. According to their father, the internet connection at their Oakland home cuts out about twice a week which is especially frustrating to the kids when they are taking tests. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Remote learning here to stay, via independent study

by Emily Hoeven July 6, 2021August 20, 2021

From left: Harrison, 8, and Allie, 10 carry signs with their parents Elizabeth Owen and Steve Ganotis during a rally to reopen Oakland public school for in-person instruction at Astro Park on Feb. 28, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Newsom: 99% of schools to reopen fully in fall

by Emily Hoeven June 8, 2021June 8, 2021

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California still mistreating its school kids

by Dan Walters May 16, 2021May 12, 2021

Is this the year the California Legislature closes the digital divide?

by Ben Christopher April 29, 2021April 19, 2023

Mario Ramírez Garcia, 10, listen as his teacher addresses the class during distance learning in the bedroom he shares with his sister on April 23, 2021. According to their father, the internet connection at their Oakland home cuts out about twice a week, which is especially frustrating to the kids when they are taking tests. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

California Divide

The wires may be there, but the dollars aren’t: Analysis shows why millions of California students lack broadband

by Jackie Botts and Ricardo Cano April 28, 2021April 19, 2023

Key reason unemployment rate fell: Californians dropped out of workforce

by Emily Hoeven April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

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Commentary, Higher Education

Quality online education for higher ed requires public investment

by Guest Commentary April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

The race for space: How today’s crowded study environments could affect college students’ performance

by Hannah Getahun March 31, 2021February 24, 2023