Carolyn Jones • CalMatters, Author at Stocktonia News

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‘Shocking’: What the Supreme Court ruling on transgender policy means for California students

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters March 6, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

The ruling undermines California’s Safety Act, which bars school districts from adopting “forced outing” policies.

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Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory?

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters Jan. 7, 2026, 11:39 a.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 11:39 a.m.

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Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters Oct. 21, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

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Ethnic studies was supposed to start in California schools. What happened?

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters Sept. 19, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

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As Trump takes on education, candidates line up for state’s top schools job

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters July 28, 2025, 12:01 p.m.July 28, 2025, 1:05 p.m.

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Homeless student counts in California are up. Some say that’s a good thing

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters July 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Ethan Molina wears his colorful graduation stole as he stands in front of a house. He also holds to brown and white feathers in his hands.

California lets students wear tribal regalia at graduations. Why it’s still controversial

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters May 19, 2025, 2:30 p.m.May 19, 2025, 5:12 p.m.

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Head Start gets a reprieve from Trump budget cuts, but the fight isn’t over

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters May 9, 2025, 7:29 a.m.May 9, 2025, 7:29 a.m.

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After Trump’s crackdown on DEI in schools, judge rules he can’t cut off funding

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters April 26, 2025, 12:01 p.m.

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Rural California schools, roads lose millions in funding after federal cuts: ‘An existential crisis’

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters March 30, 2025, 6:00 a.m.