Susan Frey
Sue Frey wrote for EdSource from 1999 until 2017, and during that time served in several editorial roles for the organization. She holds a B.A. in International Studies from Ohio State University and a B.A. with honors in Journalism from San Jose State University.
All articles by Susan Frey
No high school diploma? You've got options!
This EdSource guide offers advice and links to resources for students who did not graduate from high school.
Susan Frey
May 25, 2017
California's subsidized after-school programs struggling to survive
No cost-of-living increases, a rising minimum wage and a threat of cutbacks in federal funding are making it difficult for after-school programs to prosper.
Susan Frey
May 2, 2017
Putting students in charge of their learning transforms a small rural district
Lindsay Unified, a small rural district in California's Central Valley, has embraced performance-based learning.
Susan Frey
November 15, 2016
Preserving Native American languages by teaching the youngest students
Head Start teachers face a number of obstacles in teaching native languages.
Susan Frey
June 6, 2016
Study: Extended support eases transition for foster youth into adulthood
Recent changes have helped foster youth, but researchers say the state should offer more services.
Susan Frey
May 15, 2016
Bill would increase funding for adult education by $250 million
The bill would reinstate funds diverted to K-12 schools during the recession.
Susan Frey
April 29, 2016
State's largest districts moving to stand-alone classes for transitional kindergarten
Half of the districts are offering only stand-alone classes for transitional kindergartners.
Susan Frey
April 24, 2016
New federal law extends support to homeless preschool students
Preschool students can remain enrolled in their home school if they move.
Susan Frey
April 13, 2016
Some after-school program providers say flat funding may cause them to close
The reimbursement rate for program providers has not increased in 10 years.
Susan Frey
April 6, 2016
Federal funding formula hurts California schools, report says
States with the highest concentrations of poverty receive less antipoverty funding per child.
Susan Frey
March 24, 2016
Report: California and the nation don’t spend enough on school facilities
California needs to spend almost $1,100 per student more each year on facilities.
Susan Frey
March 22, 2016
Study: Preschool funding needs to support 10 ‘building blocks’ of quality
California needs a preschool funding strategy that ensures quality, a new study says.
Susan Frey
March 21, 2016
Governor's budget proposal may affect future of transitional kindergarten
Districts could charge enrollment fees for families who aren't low-income.
Susan Frey
March 10, 2016
Groups want early ed block grant pulled from this year's state budget
The budget proposal would consolidate preschool programs into one grant.