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State Education Policy
January 26, 2023

Four-day school week gaining popularity nationally. Why isn’t it happening in California?

Four-days school weeks are growing in popularity nationally. The schedule offers greater flexibility for families and teachers, but studies show it also can result in lower student test scores.

Diana Lambert
Curriculum
February 15, 2018

Jury is still out on personalized learning approaches taking hold in California and across the country, research finds

A RAND study found some personalized learning schools made gains, but it was difficult to determine which specific strategies worked and which didn't.

Theresa Harrington
Curriculum
February 15, 2018

More than a dozen California schools have received grants that foster innovative programs

More than a dozen schools in California have received Next Generation Learning Challenge Grants, including nine in Oakland.

Theresa Harrington
Teachers
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
State Education Policy
August 30, 2017

State could reap big economic benefits with later school start time

An 8:30 a.m. start time for middle and high schoolers could add $10.2 billion to California's economy within a decade, according to a RAND study.

Theresa Harrington