February 28, 2019

Disclosure requirements for charter schools await Gov. Newsom's signature

California's open meetings, public records and conflict-of-interest laws will soon apply to charter schools. Newsom called for the legislation.

John Fensterwald

February 26, 2018

What’s at issue, what’s at stake in Janus, the Supreme Court case challenging compulsory union fees

The court's newest justice, Neil Gorsuch, will decide if unions have cause for worry.

John Fensterwald

November 2, 2017

California teachers feel more power and influence than peers in other states, survey finds

New research finds that a shift to school-based, peer-led teacher training also can raise student achievement.

John Fensterwald

November 8, 2016

California leaders join GOP critics of draft federal school funding rules

State board president, state superintendent say proposed rules on funding for low-income students would intrude on local control and exceed federal authority.

John Fensterwald

September 30, 2016

Brown vetoes bill requiring charters to comply with conflict of interest, open records laws

The California Teachers Association campaigned hard for its passage.

John Fensterwald

August 31, 2016

California teachers union launches campaign to link billionaires with charter schools

Michael Janofsky

July 31, 2016

CORE districts want state waiver to continue their work

They cite innovative work measuring high school readiness and learning mindsets.

John Fensterwald

April 5, 2016

Besieged teachers unions reach out to their members

Teachers' concerns extend beyond bread-and-butter issues, union leaders say.

John Fensterwald