July 11, 2019

10 California districts struggle, and find some success, as they shift to Common Core math

Studies of the Math in Common project offer lessons for other districts and a warning: Steady progress takes a long-term commitment.

John Fensterwald

February 12, 2018

Creating a 'test kitchen' to come up with a better school accountability plan in California

Defenders of local control worry time is running out to develop models that work for parents and districts

John Fensterwald

December 10, 2017

How one California school district is leading the way on new science standards

Torrance Unified has trained nearly all its teachers and introduced Next Generation Science Standards to all 24,000 students

Carolyn Jones

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

October 19, 2016

California's rural counties to face heaviest teacher retirement rates

More than a third of teachers are projected to retire by 2023-24 in 20 mostly smalll counties.

John Fensterwald

July 5, 2016

New teaching strategies are designed to help English learners succeed

The project aims to build students' language skills in all classes.

Theresa Harrington

March 11, 2016

Superintendents, but not teachers, give high grades to Common Core rollout

California teachers say they're not getting enough quality training and materials.

John Fensterwald

December 14, 2015

Districts must ensure equity in rules for accelerating students in math

New law is intended to ensure all qualified students proceed to advanced math.

John Fensterwald

October 30, 2015

Comprehensive Common Core survey sent to teachers, principals

WestEd's questionnaire asks what they've done and what they need.

John Fensterwald

September 2, 2015

New approach to teaching science gets test run

Ten California districts are participating in an early implementation initiative.

Matt Levin

December 13, 2013

Draft of local accountability plan – key piece of funding formula – open for comment

John Fensterwald

November 18, 2013

Career tech at community colleges should not be undervalued, report says

Kathryn Baron

September 23, 2013

New focus on school climate in massive student survey

Jane Meredith Adams

June 21, 2013

New push for mental health training for teachers and principals

Jane Meredith Adams

April 29, 2013

Positive school climate boosts test scores, study says

Positive school climate boosts student achievement test scores in California, research study from WestEd says.

Jane Meredith Adams