Education

State education officials released recommendations for reopening more than 10,000 public schools this fall. They illustrate a number of drastic changes that will need to be made in order for students to practicing social distancing. Most notably, hybrid class schedules will mean a mix of classroom and online learning.

The two sides are negotiating California's budget compromise amid surging unemployment, greater need for services and a deficit of up to $54 billion.

California unveiled check-lists for counties to open up bars, sit-down restaurants, gyms, hotels, summer camps and bowling alleys as early as next Friday.

Newsom tells protesters that change is coming. Schools look for guidance, money to help with reopening. Protests shut down COVID-19 testing sites.

Schools plan for next year without knowing how much money they’ll have or which specific guidelines create the safest learning environment for students.

California schools face big changes when they reopen. Investigation finds Bill Brough committed sexual harassment. Farmers grapple with pandemic impact.

Superintendents say budget cuts could delay start of school year. Cuts to adult day programs could force more seniors into nursing homes.

California is issuing one-time food stamps up to $365 per child to families with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals at school to get through the coronavirus outbreak.

Schools must prepare to do more with less as the fall term approaches. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget proposal includes steep cuts to California school districts, many of whom were already spending beyond their means.

A proposal to strengthen school spending transparency is among the few education bills that have survived a legislative session upended by the pandemic.