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Reforms

Current reforms to public education include the new Common Core State Standards for learning, the Local Control Funding Formula for school districts, the rise of charter schools and the growth of partnerships between schools, nonprofits, businesses and other government agencies. You will also find reporting about new initiatives and smaller reforms throughout the EdSource site.
March 14, 2018

Community engagement is the key to making California's school funding formula work

Report says district focus on community engagement is vital for successful implementation.

Daniel Humphrey
March 12, 2018

Those who walk out on Wednesday will join a rich history of student protest

The National School Walkout, which is being staged to honor the victims of the Parkland, Fla., massacre and advocate for stricter gun control laws, is the latest example of students making a difference in national affairs.

David Washburn and Yuxuan Xie
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 4, 2018

Oakland schools balance improving student performance while making deep budget cuts​

Oakland Unified is one of 28 districts that could face state intervention if at least three student subgroups don't improve in the next two years.

Theresa Harrington
March 1, 2018

Senators want to add extra $1.2 billion to California school funding formula next year

Districts strapped with rising expenses could use the money however they want.

John Fensterwald
February 21, 2018

California research project timed to elevate education in fall elections, inform next governor

"Getting Down to Facts" studies will take stock of a decade of change and point to what other states are doing differently.

John Fensterwald
February 15, 2018

Jury is still out on personalized learning approaches taking hold in California and across the country, research finds

A RAND study found some personalized learning schools made gains, but it was difficult to determine which specific strategies worked and which didn't.

Theresa Harrington
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
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 14, 2018

Gates Foundation moves to implement new strategy to support 'networks for school improvement'

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has issued requests for proposals focused on collaborative, locally based efforts to improve outcomes for black, Latino and low-income students in middle and high schools.

Louis Freedberg
February 13, 2018

Understanding California education department's role in state's charter schools: A quick guide

The state charter schools division advises the state board on charter school issues and provides grants to schools.

George White
February 13, 2018

Shirley Ford, a California school choice champion, dies

Ford helped pass the "parent trigger" law that enables parents to remove leaders of underachieving schools.

George White
February 12, 2018

Creating a 'test kitchen' to come up with a better school accountability plan in California

Defenders of local control worry time is running out to develop models that work for parents and districts

John Fensterwald
February 8, 2018

California's ambitious education reforms paying off in higher graduation rates and math scores, study finds

The study showed a significant increase in math performance, especially among low-income high school students.

Louis Freedberg
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