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Wesley Smith
Covid-19
January 29, 2021

All aspects of his return-to-school plan are negotiable, Gov. Newsom tells superintendents

Declining rates of Covid add urgency to reach a deal with legislators to reopen schools for young children and struggling students, he says.

John Fensterwald
Covid-19
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
State Education Policy
November 14, 2018

New California coalition agrees on next steps to improve schools, student achievement

The Alliance for Continuous Improvement releases a "GPS" guide that calls for improving on sweeping changes already in place: new education standards, a more equitable funding system and higher expectations for student success.

John Fensterwald