March 21, 2018

'Deeper learning' aimed to expand as Stanford researchers join California charter group

The joining of forces will give Envision Learning Partners greater research heft behind its consulting work, which already includes nearly 500 charter and district-run schools across the country.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

February 15, 2018

More than a dozen California schools have received grants that foster innovative programs

More than a dozen schools in California have received Next Generation Learning Challenge Grants, including nine in Oakland.

Theresa Harrington

October 31, 2017

Seal on diploma will be badge of honor for civically active California students

Starting in 2021 students in California will be able to engage in civic activities earning them a diploma with a Seal of Civic Engagement. Created in a recently passed bill, the seal is part of an effort to revive civics education.

John Fensterwald

August 25, 2017

Understanding the Common Core State Standards in California: A quick guide

California remains strongly committed to Common Core standards in math and English language arts, which focus on critical thinking and problem-solving. The standards have been adopted by more than 40 states.

Theresa Harrington

August 24, 2017

Q & A : Common Core teacher shares insights in blog, workshops

Gabriela Orozco Gonzalez, a teacher in the Los Angeles area, discusses Common Core lessons, teacher collaboration, testing and educating English learners.

Theresa Harrington

August 16, 2017

A summer rich in history for students who looked, listened and questioned

Activists from the 1960s share memories as part of a high school program created by UC Berkeley.

John Fensterwald

June 27, 2017

What can U.S. schools learn from top education systems in other countries?

High quality teaching is key to student success in high-performing countries and school systems, study finds.

Theresa Harrington

May 16, 2017

Q & A: Teaching math that isn't boring to students

Better Math Teaching Network in New England is testing new high school math instructional strategies to be shared with educators around the country.

Theresa Harrington

November 10, 2016

Honig says California's "build and support" strategy for schools will pay off

Former superintendent of California schools speaks to EdSource about school reform.

Louis Freedberg and John Fensterwald

September 13, 2016

Los Angeles robotics school opens pathways for visionary middle school students

The new magnet school provides students a hands-on learning experience.

Pat Maio

August 2, 2016

Teachers share challenges and solutions at statewide summit

More than 13,000 teachers participated in the second annual event.

Theresa Harrington

July 12, 2016

Summer algebra institute helps prepare students for high school math

The program is attempting to alleviate a persistent achievement gap.

Pat Maio

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

May 27, 2016

Report seeks English learner, special ed student supports

Teachers' group aims to improve instruction for unique student populations.

Theresa Harrington

March 17, 2016

Rating schools by students' social-emotional skills worth trying, evaluator says

Researchers criticize CORE districts' use of student surveys of their social-emotional skills.

John Fensterwald