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December 7, 2017

The urgent need for a system of support for California schools

In particular, says Carl Cohn, there is a "moral imperative" for California to take on the challenge of more effectively serving students with disabilities

Carl Cohn
December 6, 2017

California School Dashboard provides opportunity for schools 'to turn data into action'

The dashboard moves California one step closer to completing a sweeping overhaul of public education aimed at better preparing students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Michael Kirst and Tom Torlakson
November 26, 2017

Declaring a truce in the charter versus district school wars

Support for teachers and principals is far more important than "crushing the competition," which, charter school pioneer Don Shalvey says, should be left to the NFL.

Don Shalvey
November 19, 2017

Encouraging students to make mistakes to improve math outcomes

San Francisco Unified incorporates social and emotional learning in math curriculum to provide richer academic lessons and improve student outcomes.

Lizzy Hull Barnes
November 15, 2017

Larger tragedy averted, but Rancho Tehama must be a call to action

Rancho Tehama school shooting is another reminder that more must be done to protect children from gun violence.

Louis Freedberg
November 2, 2017

What went wrong can go right with fixing remedial education at CSU

The Chancellor's Office must work with the faculty to implement changes to remedial and general education courses in the California State University System.

Harry Hellenbrand
September 13, 2017

New system of support contributes to student success

Multi-tiered system of support helps educators solve problems before they become problems.

Al Mijares
September 12, 2017

Instead of clarity, Trump's pronouncements on DACA trigger confusion and anxiety

Trump's comments that he "loves" DACA recipient seem at odds with push to repeal the program giving them relief from deportation along with permission to work in the United States

Louis Freedberg
September 12, 2017

California plan puts state on the right track to achieve academic goals for its students

Plan ensures maximum flexibility for California to continue its ground-breaking educational reforms.

Gary Toebben
September 12, 2017

California's education plan must be more transparent about student performance

State can support schools and districts without shame and blame while also showing clearly how students are doing.

Samantha Tran
September 11, 2017

California's education plan affirms commitment to local control

California's ESSA plan meets the federal government’s requirements while affirming the state's commitment to local control that allows teachers, principals and superintendents to meet the needs of our diverse students.

Michael Kirst
September 6, 2017

Long shadow is cast over DACA debate by 9/11 attacks

Can Congress channel the spirit that prevailed in Washington on Sept. 6, 2001, when Mexican President Vicente Fox addressed a joint session of Congress?

Louis Freedberg
September 6, 2017

To judge teacher effectiveness, parents must look at the whole school

While your child’s teacher certainly matters, parents should care at least as much about the whole team their child’s teacher is working with, including the principal.

Tara Kini
September 1, 2017

The DACA decision is down to one man and one man only: President Trump

President should keep DACA in place until Congress has a chance to enact the bipartisan Dream Act.

Frank Sharry
August 28, 2017

With multiple challenges, rural schools warrant far more attention

Educators in California's rural schools face challenges that are different but just as daunting as those of their urban counterparts.

Carl Cohn