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Tag: Charter Schools
May 30, 2018

California governor’s race: Dems agree on child care, higher spending; differ on districts rejecting charters based on financial impact

The candidates differ on how they would work toward their goals to improve education in California.

Nico Savidge
March 27, 2018

While criticizing Newsom, California charter school group endorses Villaraigosa for governor

The association also endorses Marshall Tuck for superintendent of public instruction.

David Washburn and Louis Freedberg
March 22, 2018

First time superintendent, in just his second year, faces demands to quickly improve student learning

Matthew Duffy said his primary goals are raising student achievement and reducing teacher turnover.

Theresa Harrington
February 13, 2018

Understanding California education department's role in state's charter schools: A quick guide

The state charter schools division advises the state board on charter school issues and provides grants to schools.

George White
February 13, 2018

Shirley Ford, a California school choice champion, dies

Ford helped pass the "parent trigger" law that enables parents to remove leaders of underachieving schools.

George White
February 1, 2018

Kickboxing and Kundalini: Part of a novel approach to reducing charter school teacher attrition

A Los Angeles charter school network creates a wellness program to lower teacher stress and boost teacher retention.

George White
January 22, 2018

LA’s choice: In charter wars, board members say they will seek bridge builder as next schools chief

For the L.A. Unified board, outgoing superintendent may be the model for a successor.

George White
January 9, 2018

UCLA initiative promotes school collaboration to improve math performance

The new center will create educator networks statewide to improve student performance.

George White
November 26, 2017

Declaring a truce in the charter versus district school wars

Support for teachers and principals is far more important than "crushing the competition," which, charter school pioneer Don Shalvey says, should be left to the NFL.

Don Shalvey
November 19, 2017

Songs about computer coding? It's what happens when an arts school adds STEM focus

An arts charter that adds science, technology, math and engineering finds a winning combination.

George White
November 7, 2017

LA Unified board averts showdown with charter school operators

The agreement paved the way for the district's approval of 15 charter school renewals.

George White
October 26, 2017

Charter school prepares teachers to personalize learning for every student 

Summit Public Schools creates the first teacher residency training program for personalized learning.

George White
October 25, 2017

Leading gubernatorial candidates oppose for-profit charter schools in California

All four leading gubernatorial candidates agree that for-profit charter schools should not be allowed in California.

Louis Freedberg and John Fensterwald
October 25, 2017

Facing charges, LA Unified board member tells colleagues he will stay on board

Ref Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to felony charges related to his 2015 campaign.

George White
August 29, 2017

LA Unified pursuing path from ​conflict to district-charter collaboration in how it shares space

The district is seeking to ease conflicts over a state law that requires it to share available space with charter schools.

George White