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K-12
Curriculum
July 19, 2023

Temecula board again votes to reject textbooks, despite warnings from Newsom

A conservative majority on the Temecula Valley Unified school board rejected state-approved social studies textbooks for the second time. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'll send the books anyway.

Diana Lambert, Mallika Seshadri, And John Fensterwald
Administrators
July 19, 2023

When California educators return to their rural hometowns, the result can be ‘brain gain’

Californians who return to their rural hometowns and get involved in public education find satisfaction in reconnecting with their roots.

Cara Nixon
Commentary
July 18, 2023

UC disability services require a transformative investment

Across the University of California, support services programs for disabled students are overwhelmed and understaffed. That needs to change.

Marvia Cunanan
Teaching Mathematics in California
July 13, 2023

State Board of Education passes new California math framework

Unanimous approval follows hours of comments by a public split over accelerating algebra, emphasizing 'big ideas' over math facts and crediting data science as advanced math.

John Fensterwald
Commentary
July 12, 2023

Stop comparing charters and traditional schools and learn from the best of both

It's misleading to suggest that a recent head-to-head comparison of standardized test results of public schools and their charter "twins" revealed a meaningful performance advantage by charter school students.

Bill Honig
Teaching Mathematics in California
July 11, 2023

UC committee changes admission standard for data science, causing confusion over math framework

In a vote days before the State Board is to act on the framework, a powerful UC faculty committee changes its mind on data science amid pressure from STEM professors.

John Fensterwald And Michael Burke
Foster Youth
July 11, 2023

Federal financial aid for foster youth | Quick Guide

Foster youth applying for federal financial aid need to keep certain considerations in mind as they complete their application. This quick guide answers questions on those considerations.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Teaching Mathematics in California
July 10, 2023

Next, maybe last, big test for California's controversial math framework

The State Board of Education is expected to pass the third version, a year in the making, after a hearing on Wednesday. Its goal is to raise achievement by making math engaging and relevant, but critics point to flaws.

John Fensterwald
Math and Science
July 10, 2023

A sample of public comments on math framework

The State Board of Education received nearly 600 comments on the proposed California Math Framework from individuals and education organizations. Here are excerpts from supporters and opponents.

John Fensterwald
Teacher Voices
July 9, 2023

LAUSD's approach helps struggling readers; don't mess with it

The current method for closing the educational achievement and equity gap in Los Angeles Unified schools is working for disadvantaged students. But now the district is launching a vague new program to take its place.

Ari Campbell
State Education Policy
July 7, 2023

Anti-book banning bill moves through Senate Education Committee

A bill making its way through the California Legislature would require a two-thirds vote of a school board to remove books or other instructional materials.

Diana Lambert
Teacher Shortage
July 7, 2023

Proposed California laws could remove hurdles to becoming a teacher

A bill to require student teachers to be paid and another authorizing state funds to market the teaching profession are among the legislation being considered to help end California's teacher shortage.

Diana Lambert
Student voices
July 4, 2023

As California goes: States will experience growing pains without affirmative action

The US Supreme Court struck down the use of race as a factor in university admission. California has been blazing that trail since 1996.

Joshua Picazo
Commentary
June 28, 2023

Unapologetically building opportunities for Black student success

Black learners could benefit from more opportunities for on-site career exploration, field trips and similar experiences where they can envision their future success.

Keith Curry
Juvenile Justice
June 27, 2023

California’s most vulnerable students may be seeing increased funding soon

If California's propose budget is passed as it currently stands, county offices of education stand to receive an increase of $80 million in ongoing Proposition 98 funding.

Betty Márquez Rosales