All articles by EdSource staff
EdWeek: Common Core Algebra I seen as tougher in most states
Standards could challenge trend to put 8th graders in Algebra 1.
Liana Heitin, Education Week
June 15, 2015
Education highlights from Gov. Brown's revised budget
Billions of dollars in new revenue mean big money for education. Find out what's in store.
EdSource staff
May 14, 2015
LIVE BLOG: K-12 education gets $83 billion in revised budget
Billions more in expected revenue means K-12 education will see even more money in this year's budget proposal.
EdSource staff
May 14, 2015
EdSource symposium 2015 live coverage
A live blog features speakers at the annual EdSource Symposium.
EdSource staff
April 30, 2015
'Common Core calls for a deeper understanding'
"It is a significant departure in terms of the instructional shifts."
EdSource staff
April 12, 2015
Teachers 'need time with peers to dig deep' into Common Core standards
The standards will boost “conceptual understanding and critical thinking.”
EdSource staff
April 7, 2015
Common Core emphasizes 'thinking deeply and problem solving'
"It feels like it’s moving us forward in the right direction."
EdSource staff
April 2, 2015
'A lot of this isn't that new' with the Common Core in Santa Ana
All districts must have "high expectations for success in college and careers."
EdSource staff
March 31, 2015
Common Core standards are 'natural next step'
Opportunity for staff to rethink how they deliver curriculum and engage kids.
EdSource staff
March 29, 2015
'We have a clearer pathway for student learning' with the Common Core
Assessments "require greater critical thinking."
EdSource staff
March 26, 2015
We need resources and time 'to show that we can improve'
Teachers "are very excited again with what they’re doing."
EdSource staff
March 25, 2015
Education wins big in budget
Between Proposition 30 tax revenue and an improving economy, K-14 education in California is looking to win big in Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed 2015-16 budget.
EdSource staff
January 9, 2015
EdWatch 2015: 10 issues to watch
2015 promises to be a pivotal year for several major reforms in public education, including the continuing rollout of the Common Core State Standards, the state's new school financing and accountability system, and the administration of the online Smarter Balanced assessments.
EdSource staff
January 4, 2015
What they said: Memorable quotes of 2014
EdSource's staff picks their favorite education quotes from 2014.