Carolyn Jones
Carolyn Jones served as a senior reporter at EdSource. She was a reporter for 17 years at the San Francisco Chronicle, where she covered local government, the environment, breaking news and other beats. She’s also worked at the Oakland Tribune and Hayward Daily Review.
All articles by Carolyn Jones
Bill would add regulations for ride-share companies that take students to school
Drivers for HopSkipDrive, other rideshare services would have to meet the same safety standards as bus drivers under SB 88
Carolyn Jones
July 12, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court rejects student loan forgiveness
An anxiously awaited decision on President Joe Biden's signature student loan forgiveness program wipes out hope for millions that they will get debt relief.
Carolyn Jones
June 30, 2023
'Fiscal cliff' approaching for some districts in California as costs soar and enrollment falls
Expiring Covid funds and other factors combine to portend painful cuts, especially in some of the Golden State's urban areas.
Carolyn Jones And Ali Tadayon
June 21, 2023
Final settlement lands in seclusion-and-restraint lawsuit at Concord school
Monitoring, staff training part of agreement between plaintiffs and Contra Costa County Office of Education.
Carolyn Jones
June 13, 2023
Frustration after a fire: Recovery for rural schools can be long and complex
Staff, students and families in remote towns of state still struggling with homelessness years after fires
Carolyn Jones
June 9, 2023
Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new bill
New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.
Carolyn Jones
June 5, 2023
Fires, floods, shootings: How schools can help students thrive after traumatic events
School trauma experts explain the importance of preparation — and the risks of doing nothing
Carolyn Jones
May 19, 2023
Mandatory dyslexia screening clears major hurdle in Newsom budget
English learner advocates and the teachers union had opposed universal dyslexia screening.
Carolyn Jones
May 12, 2023
As fentanyl deaths climb, bill would require drug education in schools
Currently, drug education is optional in California K-12 schools despite surge in overdoses and deaths.
Carolyn Jones
May 1, 2023
How schools can keep new teachers from burning out and quitting
EdSource roundtable examined why it's crucial for schools and the state to ease the burden on new teachers.
Carolyn Jones
April 27, 2023
Battle over transgender student privacy isn't over, bill's author says
School boards taking up the issue of whether teachers should inform parents if a child identifies as transgender
Carolyn Jones
April 21, 2023
Who's on the team: A guide to the latest federal actions about transgender athletes
Title IX guidelines support transgender students' right to play on the team that matches their gender identity.
Carolyn Jones
April 18, 2023
50 years after he was assassinated, why Marcus Foster is more relevant than ever
Oakland Unified superintendent, slain by the SLA, remains beloved for his innovations and foresight.
Carolyn Jones
April 14, 2023
Social media has some significant upsides for teenage girls, survey finds
Girls use social media to connect with friends and find resources, but many say they spend too much time online.
Carolyn Jones
March 30, 2023
L.A. Unified reopens after three-day strike brought the district to a halt
Negotiations over pay and working conditions continue between LAUSD and Local 99 even as classes are set resume in the state's largest school district.