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In addition to our in-depth coverage of education policy, EdSource works hard to keep you informed about what is going on in the classroom. Our reporting on science, math and literacy as well as our ongoing coverage on deeper learning and expanded learning can be found here. We also keep a close eye on the evolving nature of student testing and school accountability.
February 7, 2018

California's largest districts address chronic absenteeism with focus on why students miss school

Districts focusing on reasons for chronic absenteeism, such as illness, suspensions, transportation and family disruptions.

Nico Savidge
February 7, 2018

Trump's proposed cuts to science education would be 'devastating,' educators say

NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and teacher training grants face more than $3 billion in cuts as Congress debates 2018 budget.

Carolyn Jones
February 4, 2018

‘It’s a big world out there’: Teachers take math outside the classroom

Learning math at the beach, on a city street, at the playground can engage even the most math-averse students, teachers say

Carolyn Jones
January 31, 2018

High school juniors could get relief from test fatigue under bill to offer SAT for 11th-grade test

Patrick O’Donnell says students would benefit from subbing SAT or ACT for Smarter Balanced math and reading exams

John Fensterwald
January 21, 2018

New science standards a boon for the littlest learners

Hands-on science projects emphasized in California's new science standards are a hit with K-2 students, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones
January 17, 2018

State must improve the California School Dashboard, not move the goalposts

Equity advocates give California an incomplete grade on its new accountability system.

Vernon M. Billy and Ryan J. Smith
January 16, 2018

California to explain but not change school improvement plan federal officials criticized

More details and tweaks in wording may not resolve key differences over Every Student Succeeds Act.

John Fensterwald
January 16, 2018

School district networks use improvement science to get results

Districts seek to narrow achievement gaps, especially at the middle-school level.

Rick Miller
January 12, 2018

Can 600-plus California districts narrow the achievement gap?

Most must act on their own, without state or county assistance.

John Fensterwald and Daniel J. Willis
January 11, 2018

Funding, teacher training top educators' wish lists for science education in 2018

High-quality training in the new science standards needs to be a priority for districts in 2018, some leading educators say.

Carolyn Jones
January 4, 2018

A focus on writing in every class is key to success in this rural California district

Culture shift included schoolwide writing, comprehensive teacher training, teambuilding, new classes, and stressing importance of standardized tests.

Theresa Harrington
January 3, 2018

Despite cutbacks, auto shops play a role in math and science education in California schools

Auto shops still thrive at some high schools, despite a shift to more academic course offerings.

Carolyn Jones
December 27, 2017

Federal government finds flaws in California’s plan to improve lowest-performing schools

Is state board exercising flexibility or violating the Every Student Succeeds Act?

John Fensterwald
December 21, 2017

California schools get an ‘F’ in financial literacy instruction

A new report ranks California among the nation's worst in teaching about student loans, credit cards and personal finance.

Carolyn Jones
December 18, 2017

From the field to the classroom: Pro sports teams are becoming players in math, science education

49ers, Ducks, other teams offer free curriculum to California teachers.

Carolyn Jones