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Federal Education Policy

The federal government provides about 8 percent of K-12 dollars, primarily through Title I funding for children from low-income families and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Obama administration sought to expand leverage over states through the Race to the Top competition, but a deadlock in Congress over reauthorizing the No Child Left Behind Act has left federal policy in flux.
March 20, 2018

How Trump repeal of Obama-era school discipline guidelines could affect California

Civil rights advocates worry that if the Trump administration decides to rescind federal school discipline guidance established in 2014, the action could hamper reform efforts at the local level. Meanwhile, state officials say it would have no real effect on statewide policy.

David Washburn
March 14, 2018

State Board postpones vote on revising California's education plan to meet federal requirements

Big question for board members: Would the deal undermine the state's strategy for reforms?

John Fensterwald
March 12, 2018

California should stay the course with its education plan

The State Board of Education should approve the revised Every Student Succeeds Act state plan without delay.

Linda Darling-Hammond
March 7, 2018

California closes in on compromise for complying with federal education law

State Board of Education to vote next week on significant changes to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

John Fensterwald
March 7, 2018

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos praises California governor on local control of schools

The state is currently negotiating with federal officials over its plan to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Louis Freedberg
February 26, 2018

Key justice is silent as Supreme Court re-argues case critical to CTA, other public employee unions

Trump nominee Neil Gorsuch will break the court’s deadlock over compulsory union fees.

John Fensterwald
February 26, 2018

What’s at issue, what’s at stake in Janus, the Supreme Court case challenging compulsory union fees

The court's newest justice, Neil Gorsuch, will decide if unions have cause for worry.

John Fensterwald
February 14, 2018

With support instead of punishment, a California school district works to improve special education 

County offices of education are working with districts identified for "differentiated assistance" due to poor performance by student subgroups.

Theresa Harrington
February 13, 2018

Science education funding still in Trump’s crosshairs, despite being saved by Congress

2019 budget proposal eliminates NASA education office and teacher training grants.

Carolyn Jones
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
January 30, 2018

Federal, state visions for improving schools collide in California

The Every Student Succeeds Act is a battleground for the latest dispute between Sacramento and Washington.

John Fensterwald
January 23, 2018

Despite promises, Trump administration has had little impact on public education in California

Fears of rapid expansion of school choice programs have proven unfounded.

Louis Freedberg
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 7, 2018

Despite legalization, California colleges stick to their marijuana bans

Colleges say they are required to follow federal laws that still consider marijuana illegal.

Nico Savidge
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