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English Learners
April 13, 2021

Many English learners reluctant to return to in-person instruction at California schools

English learners have priority to return to in-person instruction at some school districts, but fear of the coronavirus is keeping many of them home.

Betty Márquez Rosales And Zaidee Stavely
Commentary
February 17, 2021

New tools can help us better address student trauma

Online platform can help teachers spot and respond to students who are struggling.

Jerry Almendarez
May 13, 2018

The rise of restorative justice in California schools brings promise, controversy

Many tout the practice as a groundbreaking alternative to zero-tolerance policies and a way to alleviate discipline disparities, while some say it's being oversold as a quick fix.

David Washburn And Daniel J. Willis
September 7, 2017

Santa Ana Unified selected for XQ Super School award to reimagine high school

Santa Anna is the latest of four California projects selected as part of the XQ 'reimagine high school' challenge, which will present a live television broadcast Friday night.

Theresa Harrington
August 31, 2017

Summertime is back-to-school time in state's largest districts

Starting school after Labor Day appears to be passe — at least among the 30 largest school districts in California.

Theresa Harrington And Mikhail Zinshteyn
July 4, 2017

Oakland expands computer game math program used by 1 million students in California and nationwide

Oakland joins districts in California and across the country that see improvements in math proficiency among students who work with ST Math

Theresa Harrington
The Common Core Challenge
February 16, 2016

Districts' leaders anticipate higher math scores this year

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

Theresa Harrington
The Common Core Challenge
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
The Common Core Challenge
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
The Common Core Challenge
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
Literacy
July 15, 2015

Teachers back in school to master Common Core standards

A number of summer programs help teachers hone their skills.

Katherine Ellison
The Common Core Challenge
June 2, 2015

Schools face challenge of explaining Common Core test results to parents

School officials are expecting to send reports to parents this summer.

Sarah Tully
The Common Core Challenge
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
College Readiness
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
The Common Core Challenge
March 31, 2015

'A lot of this isn't that new' with the Common Core in Santa Ana

All districts must have "high expectations for success in college and careers."

EdSource staff