Despite state subsidies, class sizes begin to rise again in California schools
"California Watch, the largest investigative team operating in the state, was created in 2009 by the nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting. This new team of reporters, editors and multimedia producers will emphasize story telling that holds powerful interests accountable and shines a light on key areas of interest – education, health care, criminal justice, the environment and government oversight. The goal of our reporting is to expose hidden truths, prompt debate and spark change."
Despite state subsidies, class sizes begin to rise again in California schools
Most of California's largest school districts are increasing class sizes in kindergarten through third grade, eroding the most expensive education reform in the state's history.
VIDEO: How are larger class sizes affecting California teachers?
Teachers and administrators at Plummer Elementary in California's San Fernando Valley discuss how large class sizes affect their instruction.
Are California class sizes increasing?
A California Watch survey of the state's 30 largest, K-12 school districts found that class sizes in kindergarten through third grade are increasing beyond 20 in many districts.
How do California classrooms compare?
Use our interactive graphic to compare California to other states in terms of student-to-teacher ratios for public, K-12 schools.
Rising Class Sizes: Where the story appeared
California Watch’s report on class size appeared in various media, including radio and television broadcasts as well as several newspapers.
FAQ: How class-size reduction works in California
Get the answers to your questions about California's class-size reduction program as well as who to contact
Homeland Security Marked By Waste, Lack of Oversight
Records show that communities across California had difficulty managing millions in anti-terrorism grants handed out by Congress after Sept. 11. Paperwork went missing and purchasing rules weren't followed. Is the state ready for more in stimulus funds if preparedness cash proved so difficult?
Fear and Fortune
Sept. 11 hastened a booming homeland security industry. One southern California company still struggled to get ahead.
How Was The Money Spent?
Reporter G.W. Schulz describes some of the equipment purchased by California agencies with anti-terrorism grants—a catalog of items that range from surveillance devices and Hazmat suits to bomb-diffusing robots.
"California Watch, the largest investigative team operating in the state, was created in 2009 by the nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting. This new team of reporters, editors and multimedia producers will emphasize story telling that holds powerful interests accountable and shines a light on key areas of interest – education, health care, criminal justice, the environment and government oversight. The goal of our reporting is to expose hidden truths, prompt debate and spark change."
Despite state subsidies, class sizes begin to rise again in California schools
Most of California's largest school districts are increasing class sizes in kindergarten through third grade, eroding the most expensive education reform in the state's history.
VIDEO: How are larger class sizes affecting California teachers?
Teachers and administrators at Plummer Elementary in California's San Fernando Valley discuss how large class sizes affect their instruction.
Are California class sizes increasing?
A California Watch survey of the state's 30 largest, K-12 school districts found that class sizes in kindergarten through third grade are increasing beyond 20 in many districts.
How do California classrooms compare?
Use our interactive graphic to compare California to other states in terms of student-to-teacher ratios for public, K-12 schools.
Rising Class Sizes: Where the story appeared
California Watch’s report on class size appeared in various media, including radio and television broadcasts as well as several newspapers.
FAQ: How class-size reduction works in California
Get the answers to your questions about California's class-size reduction program as well as who to contact
Homeland Security Marked By Waste, Lack of Oversight
Records show that communities across California had difficulty managing millions in anti-terrorism grants handed out by Congress after Sept. 11. Paperwork went missing and purchasing rules weren't followed. Is the state ready for more in stimulus funds if preparedness cash proved so difficult?
Fear and Fortune
Sept. 11 hastened a booming homeland security industry. One southern California company still struggled to get ahead.
How Was The Money Spent?
Reporter G.W. Schulz describes some of the equipment purchased by California agencies with anti-terrorism grants—a catalog of items that range from surveillance devices and Hazmat suits to bomb-diffusing robots.