Tag: Michael Kirst
September 20, 2017
Silicon Valley and its colleges, universities 'mismatched' and out of sync
In a new book, Michael Kirst urges creation of a regional entity to unify and coordinate efforts.
John Fensterwald
September 13, 2017
State adopts plan required by federal education law; here's what's in it
California officials insist Every Student Succeeds Act will not alter the direction of the state's ongoing reforms.
John Fensterwald
September 12, 2017
California plan puts state on the right track to achieve academic goals for its students
Plan ensures maximum flexibility for California to continue its ground-breaking educational reforms.
Gary Toebben
September 11, 2017
California's education plan affirms commitment to local control
California's ESSA plan meets the federal government’s requirements while affirming the state's commitment to local control that allows teachers, principals and superintendents to meet the needs of our diverse students.
Michael Kirst
September 7, 2017
'Friendly critic' of California's school district reforms issues warning
Michael Fullan says the state has pursued the 'right drivers' with, so far, a flawed implementation.
John Fensterwald
August 24, 2017
National group sharply criticizes state's plan for Every Student Succeeds Act
The state board says the report failed to look at total effort to help schools and hold them accountable.
John Fensterwald
July 17, 2017
State board, advocacy groups fundamentally disagree over plan for complying with federal education law
Is the state's bare-bones response to the Every Student Succeeds Act a shrewd tactic or a missed opportunity?
John Fensterwald
April 19, 2017
Majority of Californians polled favor vouchers for private schools
However, twice in the past, they overwhelmingly rejected ballot initiatives that would have allowed vouchers.
John Fensterwald
March 15, 2017
California's long-awaited School Dashboard debuts
The website displays school and district performance on a range of metrics in one of five colors.
John Fensterwald
March 9, 2017
Little impact expected on California as Congress rescinds school accountability rules
Civil rights groups counted on ESSA accountability rules to force the state board to take tough actions.
John Fensterwald
March 7, 2017
Turf battle developing over who can test California's 11th-graders
SAT and Smarter Balanced explore the potential of a partnership, even as they compete for market share.
John Fensterwald
February 23, 2017
California education officials reject Long Beach's request to replace statewide assessment with SAT
Citing duplication, the state's third-largest district sought to drop the 11th-grade Smarter Balanced test.
John Fensterwald
December 21, 2016
California appeals federal decision on state science testing
California education officials have appealed the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to reject the state’s request to begin phasing in new science tests this spring.
Pat Maio
November 29, 2016
International test shows slight progress in math, science
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, or TIMSS, assessed 4th-graders, 8th-graders and advanced 12th-graders in 2015.
Theresa Harrington
November 28, 2016
California won't have to rank schools needing help
In final ESSA regulations, the U.S. Department of Education backs off its demand for a single index.