How California state law helps whooping cough spread
Two quirks in California law run counter to the efforts of public health officials who are hoping to put a lid on the rapidly spreading whooping cough epidemic in the state.
California is one of 11 states that do not require children to get a booster when they enter middle school, which is when the shots usually given during childhood tend to wear off.
In an abundance of caution, officials are asking everyone age 7 and above to get a booster, with particular
$71 million stimulus delay stuns education advocates
California is one of 11 states that do not require children to get a booster when they enter middle school, which is when the shots usually given during childhood tend to wear off.
In an abundance of caution, officials are asking everyone age 7 and above to get a booster, with particular
$71 million stimulus delay stuns education advocates
Education advocates of all stripes shook their heads in disbelief Friday at the revelation that $71 million in education stimulus dollars sat unused for nearly a year while the state's budget crisis devoured teachers' jobs, eliminated classes, kicked kids off school buses and closed down school libraries.
"We are at a loss as to why this is happening. Why would the Legislature move so slowly or not move at all?" asked Sandra Jackson, spokeswoman for the California Teachers Association. "On the one hand, they want to Race to the Top for some funding. But when they get other funding for our children, they want to drag their feet across the finish line."
"Wow. That's pretty bad. That's awful," said Liz Guillen, legislative director for Public Advocates, one of several
"We are at a loss as to why this is happening. Why would the Legislature move so slowly or not move at all?" asked Sandra Jackson, spokeswoman for the California Teachers Association. "On the one hand, they want to Race to the Top for some funding. But when they get other funding for our children, they want to drag their feet across the finish line."
"Wow. That's pretty bad. That's awful," said Liz Guillen, legislative director for Public Advocates, one of several
