March 15, 2017

State releases another data tool potentially more useful than new dashboard

Performance grid compares every school and subgroup in a district.

John Fensterwald and Theresa Harrington

November 6, 2016

New superintendents seek continuity as they reflect on challenges ahead

Four superintendents appointed in 2016 discuss their leadership approaches.

Michael Collier

July 25, 2016

Some districts step up competition for neighbors' veteran teachers

The districts are no longer restricted from matching pay and years of work experience.

John Fensterwald

March 8, 2016

Dozen districts offer free SAT to all juniors

Long Beach would like the SAT to replace the 11th-grade Smarter Balanced test.

John Fensterwald

February 16, 2016

Districts' leaders anticipate higher math scores this year

Curriculum materials, teacher training and technology are expected to boost scores.

Theresa Harrington

November 18, 2015

Curriculum materials a sticking point in Common Core implementation

Districts are involving teachers in the selection process

Louis Freedberg and Theresa Harrington

September 30, 2015

District officials want to avoid overreacting to new test results

Districts say more detailed information is needed for tests to be useful.

Theresa Harrington and Louis Freedberg

September 3, 2015

Students speak out on the Common Core

Students discuss teaching and testing as the new standards are implemented.

Katherine Ellison, Sarah Tully, and Laurie Udesky

July 15, 2015

Teachers back in school to master Common Core standards

A number of summer programs help teachers hone their skills.

Katherine Ellison

May 12, 2015

School districts start receiving early results on Smarter Balanced tests

Information is going to districts about four weeks after testing is complete.

Sarah Tully

April 7, 2015

Teachers 'need time with peers to dig deep' into Common Core standards

The standards will boost “conceptual understanding and critical thinking.”

EdSource staff

April 1, 2015

Students get extra help to cope with Common Core's new language demands

New standards may create hurdles for English-learners

Katherine Ellison

February 4, 2015

Classroom coaches critical as teachers shift to Common Core

To break down the isolation that many teachers experience in their classrooms, California schools are using instructional coaches as a key tool to help teachers adapt their instruction to implement the Common Core standards in math and English language arts.

Laurie Udesky

March 10, 2014

San Jose Unified, teachers to ask State Board for waiver from tenure law

John Fensterwald

February 27, 2014

Summer and after-school programs provide a jump on Common Core

Susan Frey