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Sarah Tully formerly covered early education and the Common Core. She was based in the Los Angeles area.

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The Common Core Challenge

Final tally shows few opt-outs from Common Core-aligned tests in California

High school juniors in some schools opt out in larger numbers.

Sarah Tully
January 28, 2016
Early Learning

Boosting the role of parents of English learners in preschools

Family involvement is key to preparing children academically.

Sarah Tully
January 14, 2016
Early Learning

Public preschools attempt to accommodate diverse languages of students

Vietnamese is among the most common languages in students' homes.

Sarah Tully
January 5, 2016
Early Learning

Preschool programs face challenge of preparing staff to teach English learners

Even when they speak the language, teachers and aides need specialized training.

Sarah Tully
December 10, 2015
Early Learning

Study: Transitional kindergarten students are better prepared for school

The report finds students were academically up to five months ahead of their peers.

Sarah Tully
December 1, 2015
Early Learning

Report: State lost 18,000 licensed child care spaces over two years

The biggest decline was among those who operate out of their homes.

Sarah Tully
November 19, 2015
Early Learning

How one program is helping English learners succeed starting in preschool

The approach emphasizes vocabulary, talking and role-playing.

Sarah Tully
November 11, 2015
Early Learning

Preschools play key role in preparing English learners for kindergarten

Early language instruction is crucial to later academic success.

Sarah Tully
November 4, 2015
Early Learning

State expands preschool rating system, but aims to add more

Under a federal grant, publicly funded programs are evaluated.

Sarah Tully
October 27, 2015
Evaluations

Federal government backs state’s plan to improve teacher quality

California is part of the federal Excellent Educators for All Initiative.

Sarah Tully
October 22, 2015
Early Learning

Poll: Voters increasingly support early education investments

Most would have a positive view of a candidate who supports early education.

Sarah Tully
October 20, 2015
Legislation

What former, current high school students need to know about exit exam

Students who failed the exit exam might be granted diplomas.

Sarah Tully
October 7, 2015
Early Learning

Report: California must do more to prepare early educators

Preschool teachers receive less pay and training than their K-12 counterparts.

Sarah Tully
September 29, 2015
The Common Core Challenge

Lawsuit: Schools failed to inform parents of right to opt out of tests

Parents claim they weren’t told they could opt out of Common Core-aligned tests.

Sarah Tully
September 17, 2015
The Common Core Challenge

Proceed with caution when comparing California test scores with other states

With more English learners and low-income students, overall scores tend to be lower.

Sarah Tully
September 10, 2015