Brown vetoes teacher database - by John Fensterwald - Educated Guess
In a compromise with the Legislature, Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed money for one of two education databases he wanted to eliminate. Cutting about $2.5 million in federal funds for CALTIDES, a statewide data system that would have compiled information on teacher training, placement, and effectiveness, was among $24 million in cuts that the governor made [...]
Brown signs trailer bill over objections - by John Fensterwald - Educated Guess
Gov. Jerry Brown last night signed an education trailer bill that critics say will limit school districts’ ability to accomplish what Brown said they should do: “take all reasonable steps to balance their budgets and maintain a positive cash flow.” Brown signed AB 114, a 100-page trailer bill, despite a call by the California School Boards [...]