Tag: Arnold Schwarzenegger

February 10, 2019

Kamala Harris’s stance on truancy resurfaces as she launches presidential campaign

A 2010 video clip of California senator and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris advocating the prosecution of parents for their children's truancy has re-ignited controversy as schools statewide face greater scrutiny for their rates of chronic absenteeism.

David Washburn

September 23, 2015

Friends, foes of Vergara ruling file briefs to appeals court

Law professors, educators and others on both sides make their arguments.

John Fensterwald

October 16, 2014

State ranks first in after-school programs

In a national ranking, California is at the top in providing quality after-school programs based on the percentage of students involved, parent satisfaction and other factors, according to a survey released Thursday by the Afterschool Alliance, an advocacy group for expanded learning.

Susan Frey

February 14, 2014

Proposed initiative would give school districts back their property taxes

John Fensterwald