Duncan wants California to resubmit
A week ago, state officials were all set to abandon thoughts of re-applying to the Race to the Top. They’d been discouraged by California’s 27th place, out of 40 states, in the first round competition for federal dollars, and there’s not much time before the June 1 submission deadline.
But then, over the weekend, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan personally called Gov. Schwarzenegger to ask California to stay in the running, according to two individuals in the know. And so top state officials – Education Secretary Bonnie Reiss, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell and members of the state Board of Education – are once again thinking it through.
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But then, over the weekend, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan personally called Gov. Schwarzenegger to ask California to stay in the running, according to two individuals in the know. And so top state officials – Education Secretary Bonnie Reiss, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell and members of the state Board of Education – are once again thinking it through.
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Cuts to schools worry Californians
Posted in Revenue and taxes, State BudgetThe budget cuts to California’s schools are hitting home.
Many more parents of public school children than a year ago say that their local schools are being greatly harmed by spending reductions. And significantly more Californians now say funding for public schools is inadequate.
What they haven’t agreed on is whether they’re willing to pay higher taxes to help schools.
These are the highlights of the annual survey of 2,504 adult Californians on education by the Public Policy Institute of California. It reveals growing concern about the state of education, along with variations by age, race and ethnicity.
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Many more parents of public school children than a year ago say that their local schools are being greatly harmed by spending reductions. And significantly more Californians now say funding for public schools is inadequate.
What they haven’t agreed on is whether they’re willing to pay higher taxes to help schools.
These are the highlights of the annual survey of 2,504 adult Californians on education by the Public Policy Institute of California. It reveals growing concern about the state of education, along with variations by age, race and ethnicity.
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Charter leader receives big award
Posted in ChartersA former Los Angeles Unified District B superintendent who has gone on to found and lead one of the state’s most successful group of charter schools will be one six Californians to receive this year’s James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award tomorrow in Sacramento.
Judy Burton, president and CEO of the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools,will receive the $125,000 award, and her charter organization will get additional support from the Irvine Foundation. Burton is the only public school educator among the recipients this year.
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Judy Burton, president and CEO of the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools,will receive the $125,000 award, and her charter organization will get additional support from the Irvine Foundation. Burton is the only public school educator among the recipients this year.
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