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Monday, January 10, 2011

Parent-trigger regs delayed – for good reason | Thoughts on Public Education

Parent-trigger regs delayed – for good reason | Thoughts on Public Education

Parent-trigger regs delayed – for good reason - by John Fensterwald - Educated Guess

In order to come up to speed, the new members of the State School Board have put off acting on most items on this week’s agenda. The decision to delay final adoption of “parent trigger” regulations has set off critics, led by the law’s author, former Sen. Gloria Romero, and its biggest booster, ousted State [...]

Digital learning can deliver more for less – if allowed to - by Michael Horn

As Gov. Jerry Brown settles into office, he does so against the backdrop of severe budgetary pressures that require California to make do with less. When it comes to education, that realization is usually met with great fear and uncertainty. How can we deny our children funding if it will negatively impact who they become [...]