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Charter school network spreads...

Jul 24, 2018 by

Charter school network spreads ‘personalized learning’ model nationwide

Joanne Jacobs – Founded more than a decade ago, Summit Prep became nationally known for its success in getting all its students...

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As Gov. Brown urges work on ne...

Jul 19, 2018 by

As Gov. Brown urges work on new online college, community college faculty drop their opposition

Mikhail Zinshteyn – Declaring California a leader in online education, Gov. Jerry Brown was unequivocal about the promise of a...

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California’s plan finally obey...

Jul 15, 2018 by

California’s plan finally obeys federal law

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos approved California’s plan for meeting requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act...

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Trump’s new guidelines trigger...

Jul 6, 2018 by

Trump’s new guidelines trigger debate on affirmative action, but California already bans it

California universities struggle with some minority enrollment levels. California is likely to be little affected by the Trump...

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Teachers in Oakland among othe...

Jun 26, 2018 by

Teachers in Oakland among others pushing for pay raises from California districts in fiscal crisis

Theresa Harrington – Some school districts across California — including Oakland Unified in the Bay Area — are...

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Federal officials again questi...

Jun 13, 2018 by

Federal officials again question California’s plan for improving lowest performing schools

John Fensterwald – The U.S. Department of Education has raised additional questions about California’s plan for complying with...

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Legislative leaders in Sacrame...

Jun 11, 2018 by

Legislative leaders in Sacramento strike deal with Gov. Brown on education funding in his last budget

The march toward a state budget deal for the coming fiscal year took a significant step forward Friday as Gov. Jerry Brown and...

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Good news for C students and E...

Jun 7, 2018 by

Good news for C students and English majors – tech jobs are for you, too, study says

To address the shortfall of tech and science workers in the U.S., employers and educators should broaden their definition of who can...

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The art of engagement: classro...

May 21, 2018 by

The art of engagement: classroom management now matters more in teacher training

David Washburn – It doesn’t get the attention that curriculums and test scores do, but classroom management — the art and craft...

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Resources often don’t match rh...

May 16, 2018 by

Resources often don’t match rhetoric for restorative justice in California schools

David Washburn – Restorative justice came to the Coachella Valley Unified School District when a few moms finally had enough of...

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GOP candidates for governor sa...

May 10, 2018 by

GOP candidates for governor say California schools need changes, not more funding

Nico Savidge – The Republican candidates for governor of California are offering voters vastly different plans for education...

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Charter school backing for Vil...

Apr 28, 2018 by

Charter school backing for Villaraigosa’s gubernatorial bid grows

Louis Freedberg – Supporters of charter school expansion continue to pour funds to boost the bid of Antonio Villaraigosa to...

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Averting a strike, teachers re...

Apr 12, 2018 by

Averting a strike, teachers reach tentative agreement on contract with California’s largest online charter school

Louis Freedberg – In a first for online charter schools, the union representing hundreds of teachers at California’s largest...

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A quiet revolt reshaping the p...

Apr 9, 2018 by

A quiet revolt reshaping the pathway to college

Pamela Burdman – They make up less than one percent of Los Angeles Unified’s high school students, but one day they may...

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With increased focus on studen...

Mar 23, 2018 by

With increased focus on students’ social and emotional skills, teachers turn to class pets to help lead the way

Ashley Hopkinson – It’s the end of the day in Mr. Tim’s kindergarten classroom at the International Community School in...

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Oakland Unified initiative for...

Mar 19, 2018 by

Oakland Unified initiative for African-American girls follows years of focus on the boys

Lee Romney – Ever since the Oakland Unified School District launched its African-American Male Achievement office eight years...

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Whites dominate California col...

Mar 7, 2018 by

Whites dominate California college faculties while students are more diverse, study shows

Larry Gordon – The faculty and senior leadership at many of California’s public colleges and universities are so overwhelmingly...

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Key justice is silent as Supre...

Feb 27, 2018 by

Key justice is silent as Supreme Court re-argues case critical to CTA, other public employee unions

John Fensterwald – Many eyes were on the U.S. Supreme Court’s newest member, Neil Gorsuch, on Monday as they looked for signs...

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Suspension rates for black mal...

Feb 22, 2018 by

Suspension rates for black male students in California higher for foster youth, rural students

Lee Romney – Black male students in rural counties and those in foster care are suspended at some of the highest rates in...

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Countdown to expand ban on ‘wi...

Feb 19, 2018 by

Countdown to expand ban on ‘willful defiance’ suspensions in California schools

David Washburn – With just months to go before California’s ban on so-called “willful defiance” suspensions in early primary...

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