Tony Thurmond

April 3, 2020

Tony Thurmond on distance learning's moving parts; UC spares students from SAT/ACT

In a flurry of actions and decisions, California OKs pass/fail grades and commits to delivering internet to 100,000 families.

John Fensterwald

April 2, 2020

California school unions, district leaders pledge to cooperate on coronavirus challenges

It’s unclear whether the California Department of Education plans to issue guidance on issues such as how long a school day should be and whether the content should be enrichment or course completion.

John Fensterwald

March 24, 2020

Rural California district stays open despite statewide stay-at-home order

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is urging the small district in Tulare County to close.

Sydney Johnson

March 18, 2020

California school districts learn more about what state expects during a long shutdown

During a webinar viewed by 7,000 people, state officials encourage innovation to provide service and promise cooperation in weeks ahead.

John Fensterwald

March 14, 2020

Gov. Newsom assures school districts they'll be funded during coronavirus closures

In exchange for the money, districts should provide online learning, and independent study "to the extent feasible," which is puzzling to some.

John Fensterwald

March 11, 2020

California county superintendents share concerns about school closures with governor

State gets federal waiver allowing schools to continue providing meals if they close due to coronavirus.

Theresa Harrington

February 12, 2020

How funds for Gov. Newsom's ambitious proposals for teacher recruitment and preparation will be spent

Budget proposes incentives, recruitment programs and training to fill needed teaching positions.

Diana Lambert

February 6, 2020

California’s schools chief states his position as his department revises ethnic studies curriculum

Tony Thurmond says the curriculum should focus on African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos and Latinos, and Native Americans.

John Fensterwald

January 15, 2020

New push in California to increase diversity among math and science teachers

For years the need for trained and qualified teachers has been growing in schools across California, especially in math and science.

Sydney Johnson

January 9, 2020

New efforts to make school spending in California more transparent 

State board makes it easier to follow the money; two bills would impose even stricter reporting requirements.

John Fensterwald

January 3, 2020

Predictions, with a second opinion, on what will be big in 2020

John Fensterwald debates predictions for big events in California education in 2020 with Ryan Smith of the Partnership for LA Schools.

EdSource staff

November 20, 2019

CSU leaders appear ready to move forward with requiring extra year of quantitative reasoning despite concerns

Opponents include state leaders and activists, who reiterated fears that the change will harm black, Latino and low-income students.

Michael Burke

November 6, 2019

State audit finds education money not serving high-needs students, calls for changes in funding law

After examining three districts' spending, State Auditor Elaine Howle calls for tighter controls over Local Control Funding Formula.

John Fensterwald

November 5, 2019

California schools closed for unprecedented number of days due to fire, power outages

Hundreds of schools were closed for multiple days in October, leaving school districts worried about losing instruction days and state funds.

Diana Lambert

October 11, 2019

Push to increase the number of teachers of color in California classrooms gains momentum

Increasing the number of teachers of color in California classrooms is a top priority for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

Diana Lambert