Sarah Tully
Sarah Tully formerly covered early education and the Common Core. She was based in the Los Angeles area.
All articles by Sarah Tully
Report: Low-income, black, disabled students miss school more often
California officials plan to better track absenteeism.
Sarah Tully
August 31, 2015
National poll shows majority oppose Common Core standards
Most also believe there is too much emphasis on standardized testing.
Sarah Tully
August 23, 2015
Science, art camp sneaks in language for English learners
The program was aimed at helping students become proficient in English.
Sarah Tully
August 13, 2015
Teachers from Mexico and California collaborate to teach algebra
Spanish speakers need help with Common Core emphasis on language skills.
Sarah Tully
August 4, 2015
Parents miss out on option to transfer out of low-ranking schools
The scoring index used to rank schools has been suspended.
Sarah Tully
July 29, 2015
'Parent trigger' campaigns can continue despite lack of new test scores
Court ruling OKs the use of test scores from 2013.
Sarah Tully
July 27, 2015
State superintendent to form task force for new accountability plan
The new system will measure student learning based on multiple factors.
Sarah Tully
July 24, 2015
Homeless students get new attention in school accountability plans
Districts will be required to track test scores and other measures of progress.
Sarah Tully
July 19, 2015
High school exit exam may be suspended immediately
The bill would suspend the law for three years starting with the class of 2015.
Sarah Tully
July 1, 2015
'Stress in kids these days is different,' says California teacher of year
Maggie Mabery is a science teacher at Manhattan Beach Middle School.
Sarah Tully
June 30, 2015
Children get extra semester before kindergarten with midyear classes
Programs are aimed at children who turn 5 after the usual Dec. 2 cutoff date for transitional kindergarten.
Sarah Tully
June 29, 2015
Report: Low-income communities lack child care in Los Angeles County
The shortage of licensed spaces is most acute for infants and toddlers.
Sarah Tully
June 29, 2015
Students in limbo after high school exit exam canceled
About 5,000 California seniors were eligible to take the test this summer.
Sarah Tully
June 26, 2015
LA Unified expands transitional kindergarten for more 4-year-olds
Younger children would be eligible to enroll in the program.