Sarah Tully formerly covered early education and the Common Core. She was based in the Los Angeles area.
High school juniors in some schools opt out in larger numbers.
Family involvement is key to preparing children academically.
Vietnamese is among the most common languages in students' homes.
Even when they speak the language, teachers and aides need specialized training.
The report finds students were academically up to five months ahead of their peers.
The biggest decline was among those who operate out of their homes.
The approach emphasizes vocabulary, talking and role-playing.
Early language instruction is crucial to later academic success.
Under a federal grant, publicly funded programs are evaluated.
California is part of the federal Excellent Educators for All Initiative.
Most would have a positive view of a candidate who supports early education.
Students who failed the exit exam might be granted diplomas.
Preschool teachers receive less pay and training than their K-12 counterparts.
Parents claim they weren’t told they could opt out of Common Core-aligned tests.
With more English learners and low-income students, overall scores tend to be lower.
