All articles by EdSource staff
EdWatch 2014: Top 12 education issues
The new year is ushering in some big changes in public education, from a revamp of school funding to unchartered territory in student testing and new educational standards. Here’s a glance at issues to watch this year that will define California education in 2014.
EdSource staff
January 6, 2014
EdSource Survey: Measuring Parent Engagement in Schools
With a change in state law that gives parents a larger role in school budget-making decisions, a first-of-its kind statewide poll by EdSource gives new insight into how involved parents are with their children's schools.
EdSource staff
December 5, 2013
Recovering from the Recession: Pressures Ease on California's Largest School Districts but Stresses Remain
This report, based on a survey of California's 30 largest school districts serving some 2 million students, looks at how California schools are beginning to recover from years of budget cuts.
EdSource staff
August 1, 2013
Raising Revenues Locally: Parcel Taxes in California School Districts 1983-2012
This EdSource report analyzes all the parcel tax elections since 1983, and looks at how a lower voting threshold might benefit some low-income school districts.