Tag: California School Dashboard
July 11, 2018
California officials confident they’ve cut deal in dispute over federal education law
State Board also votes to continue exploring a way to measure a school’s impact on student learning. Advocates say a “growth model" will be more precise than the method the state uses now.
Mikhail Zinshteyn and John Fensterwald
July 3, 2018
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos appears ready to sign California’s education plan
Top U.S. Department of Education official says he will recommend approval if the State Board of Education votes for a revised plan at its meeting in Sacramento
David Washburn
May 7, 2018
New science test must be part of California's school accountability system
State must signal importance of science to accelerate implementation of new science standards.
Jill Grace and Vincent Stewart
April 3, 2018
California districts to take part in groundbreaking school safety study
Researchers will spend five years studying California schools in order to get a better picture of how they can become places where people feel safer and more connected.
David Washburn
March 21, 2018
California tops in suspension reform, but still not properly targeting disparities, report says
The report finds no other state does a better job than California at holding districts accountable for reducing overall school suspensions. But districts still don't adequately prioritize cuts in suspension rates for students of color and other marginalized groups.
David Washburn
March 20, 2018
How Trump repeal of Obama-era school discipline guidelines could affect California
Civil rights advocates worry that if the Trump administration decides to rescind federal school discipline guidance established in 2014, the action could hamper reform efforts at the local level. Meanwhile, state officials say it would have no real effect on statewide policy.
David Washburn
March 12, 2018
California should stay the course with its education plan
The State Board of Education should approve the revised Every Student Succeeds Act state plan without delay.
Linda Darling-Hammond
March 7, 2018
California closes in on compromise for complying with federal education law
State Board of Education to vote next week on significant changes to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
John Fensterwald
March 4, 2018
Oakland schools balance improving student performance while making deep budget cuts
Oakland Unified is one of 28 districts that could face state intervention if at least three student subgroups don't improve in the next two years.
Theresa Harrington
February 28, 2018
Forecast for California school climates remains cloudy without good data, advocates say
School districts are trying a variety of strategies aimed at creating safe and welcoming school environments, but there is controversy over the role and frequency of student surveys, and how to use them.
David Washburn
February 14, 2018
With support instead of punishment, a California school district works to improve special education
County offices of education are working with districts identified for "differentiated assistance" due to poor performance by student subgroups.
Theresa Harrington
February 5, 2018
Contrary to critics, parents tell pollster they find California’s school dashboard useful
Depending how the question is framed, they also favor rating schools on multiple factors, not issuing a single grade.
John Fensterwald
January 30, 2018
Federal, state visions for improving schools collide in California
The Every Student Succeeds Act is a battleground for the latest dispute between Sacramento and Washington.
John Fensterwald
January 17, 2018
State must improve the California School Dashboard, not move the goalposts
Equity advocates give California an incomplete grade on its new accountability system.