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February 21, 2017
California examines how and why to improve its measures of school climate
The recommendations are part of a push to create measures of school conditions and climate that help districts create change.
Jane Meredith Adams
February 20, 2017
Teachers eye potential of virtual reality to enhance science instruction
As prices come down, more schools are using high-tech headsets to supplement science lessons.
Carolyn Jones
February 19, 2017
Placement tests land many students in a math maze instead of on pathways to success
At some CSU campuses, even passing the system’s math placement test or completing remedial requirements won’t ensure that students avoid remedial math.
Pamela Burdman
February 17, 2017
Common Core Standards: What educators are saying
Teachers comment on curricula, instructional materials, tests, student achievement data, and accountability in Center on Education Policy report.
Theresa Harrington
February 17, 2017
DeVos keeps focus on school 'choice' without mentioning private school vouchers
DeVos is sending signals of cooperation after a contentious confirmation fight.
Louis Freedberg
February 16, 2017
Rethinking classroom design to promote creativity and collaboration
Traditional classroom design is still the norm in Silicon Valley schools, especially at the high school level.
Michael Collier
February 16, 2017
Teacher training programs urged to increase focus on social-emotional skills
Teaching teachers how to develop their own social and emotional skills is the first step to helping students, according to a new report.
Jane Meredith Adams
February 15, 2017
EdSource poll: Child care and preschool costs force parents to make difficult tradeoffs
Nearly half of families with young children say a parent left the job market to address child care needs.
Louis Freedberg
February 15, 2017
CSU needs more effective way to assess students' math readiness
Current placement practices may force some students into remedial math courses they don’t need, jeopardizing their progress through college.
Pamela Burdman
February 14, 2017
Deportation fears depress California Dream Act college aid applications
Even though this year's application period is much longer, the number of applications for college grants under the California Dream Act is lagging behind last year's. Officials say some immigrant families are afraid to disclose personal information even though the state pledges to protect it.
Larry Gordon
February 13, 2017
University of California president emerges as champion of program for undocumented students
Janet Napolitano, once criticized for her role in immigrant deportations, now defends the DACA program allowing students to stay in the United States.