Carolyn Jones
Carolyn Jones is 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
'This is who I am': Black students find support, culture, purpose through peer group
In Black Students of California United, youth lead the way for health and social justice
Carolyn Jones
February 2, 2023
Up, up and away: Alternative school teaches students to fly
Monterey County program opens doors to careers in aviation - and the magic of flight
Carolyn Jones
January 30, 2023
Amid some bright spots, report shows toll of pandemic on California youth
Teacher shortage, youth mental health and math scores are cause for concern, but some policies seem to be helping
Carolyn Jones
January 26, 2023
Former special education student joins school board in Shasta
Joshua Brown, 19, is one of only a handful of people in the nation known to have autism who hold public office.
Carolyn Jones
January 12, 2023
Why California is among last states not screening children for dyslexia
Delays put more students at risk of falling seriously behind, advocates say.
Carolyn Jones
December 19, 2022
What Prop. 28 funding will mean for arts education in California
Prop. 28 will provide about $1 billion each year in funding to California public schools, starting in 2023. Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner, a chief backer of the initiative, discusses how it will work.
Carolyn Jones
December 5, 2022
How Jennifer Siebel Newsom became a champion of youth mental health
As a filmmaker and advocate, the governor's spouse brought attention — and resources — to youth wellness.
Carolyn Jones
November 21, 2022
Tutoring can come in many forms — almost all of them good, panel says
Whether in person or online, tutoring is the only way students will catch up academically, panelists say.
Carolyn Jones
November 17, 2022
Windfall for arts education with the likely passage of Proposition 28
California initiative will bring nearly $1 billion to K-12 schools for drama, music, art
Carolyn Jones
November 8, 2022
L.A. Unified's bilingual program for deaf students hailed as a model for California schools
New program teaches sign language to deaf children beginning in infancy.
Carolyn Jones
November 8, 2022
Why some schools saw their scores soar despite Covid — and others didn't
A look at individual districts reveals a nuanced picture of Smarter Balanced test results.
Carolyn Jones
October 26, 2022
Preliminary glimpse at test scores shows steep declines in reading, math
Results from some of California's largest districts show that pandemic challenges lingered through 2022.
Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis
October 18, 2022
Education on fentanyl, other drugs often optional in California schools, if offered at all
Inconsistent health education has left some students with little to no background in the risks of drug use.
Carolyn Jones
October 5, 2022
Settlement requires state to monitor Contra Costa school that restrained students
Staff at Marchus School are also required to undergo training on positive discipline.
Carolyn Jones
September 21, 2022
Bill that would expand school health clinics faces opposition from anti-abortion groups
On-campus health clinics may boost attendance, reduce discipline rates and lower health costs, research shows