Education Trust-West, the survey's sponsor, sees evidence that months-long school closures will compound challenges facing low-income students.
State board makes it easier to follow the money; two bills would impose even stricter reporting requirements.
Increasing the number of teachers of color in California classrooms is a top priority for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
Governor goes beyond minimum required under Proposition 98 to absorb $3.1 billion in districts' pension payments and address teacher shortage.
