December 14, 2017

California sues Trump administration on behalf of students seeking debt relief

Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed the suit today in federal court in San Francisco against the federal department and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

December 12, 2017

California must set ambitious goals to combat chronic absenteeism

California still has work to do to make new indicator of school attendance more meaningful.

Phyllis Jordan

November 14, 2017

California at bottom in nationwide ranking of accountability systems; state board president disagrees

Fordham Institute gives high fives to what California dislikes: grading schools A to F with heavy weight for test scores.

John Fensterwald

November 12, 2017

Understanding how schools serve homeless children in California : a quick guide

Federal law guarantees homeless children a right to an education, regardless of where they're living.

Carolyn Jones

October 13, 2017

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos finds out about personalized learning at California school

DeVos said she learned a lot on tour of school, which drew protests from some who said they objected to her visit.

Theresa Harrington

October 5, 2017

Most California voters polled back private school vouchers for low-income kids

But support shrinks, with Democrats opposed, to idea of giving government subsidies for religious or private schools to all parents, regardless of income.

John Fensterwald

September 15, 2017

California defines 'effective' and 'ineffective' teachers, and why it matters

A teacher's credential, not his or her performance, will define effectiveness under the state's education plan required by federal law.

John Fensterwald

September 13, 2017

State adopts plan required by federal education law; here's what's in it

California officials insist Every Student Succeeds Act will not alter the direction of the state's ongoing reforms.

John Fensterwald

September 13, 2017

California gets waiver from administering old science tests, but only for last year

Students will take pilot tests based on new science standards.

Louis Freedberg And Carolyn Jones

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 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 5, 2017

Understanding DACA and education in California: a quick guide

A possible phase-out of DACA won't mean changes to California's financial aid to undocumented students. But those students are worried about their futures if they lose their permits to work legally and might face deportation.

Larry Gordon

July 20, 2017

California proposes minimal sanctions for low participation in state tests

A new icon in the school dashboard would signify less than 95 percent participation.

John Fensterwald

July 20, 2017

Betsy DeVos and teachers' union leader trade barbs

U.S. Education Secretary and American Federation of Teachers President's comments highlight division that exists between some school choice advocates and those who back traditional public schools.

Theresa Harrington