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
Budget proposal is mixed for foster students
The budget supports a community college program but not a service for K-12 students.
Susan Frey
May 20, 2015
Funding for early education considered minimal by advocates
Governor proposes adding 2,500 part-time preschool slots.
Susan Frey
May 14, 2015
Oakland ends suspensions for willful defiance, funds restorative justice
Board votes to spend $2.3 million to train district staff on alternative practices.
Susan Frey
May 14, 2015
California ranks low on preschool quality standards
The state meets only four of 10 standards, according to a national institute.
Susan Frey
May 11, 2015
Bill proposes review of California's arts standards
The standards would encourage students to take charge of their learning.
Susan Frey
May 3, 2015
Oakland Unified considers ending defiance suspensions, new police hires
A final decision is expected in May.
Susan Frey
April 22, 2015
Traditional schools increasingly adopting longer school day, year
The national trend is not catching on in California, the study found.
Susan Frey
April 17, 2015
New financial data now available on Ed-Data site
Users can access data for school districts or the state as a whole.
Susan Frey
April 16, 2015
Federal after-school funding preserved for now
California received more than $127 million for programs in 2014-15.
Susan Frey
April 15, 2015
Art appreciation helps young children learn to think and express ideas
The method aligns with the Common Core approach to learning.
Susan Frey
April 9, 2015
Mexican-American children lag behind white peers by age 2, study finds
Researchers focused on pre-literacy and language skills.
Susan Frey
April 6, 2015
Early education workforce needs support, report finds
Researchers criticize "fragmented approach" to early education.
Susan Frey
April 2, 2015
Stagnant funding hurts after-school programs, survey finds
Retaining and attracting quality staff is difficult, respondents say.
Susan Frey
March 30, 2015
Classes combining kindergarten, transitional kindergarten pose challenges
Teachers must meet needs of both 4- and 5-year-olds.
Susan Frey
March 25, 2015
After-school, summer program funding threatened
A congressional committee is considering eliminating federal funding.