Strong core curriculum – not test scores – top priority for parents
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Strong core curriculum – not test scores – top priority for parents
A new study on the schooling preferences of K-12 parents has concluded that many families appear far less interested in the status of test scores than the public officials overseeing the education system.
Payroll taxes slip, otherwise August revenues reasonably strong
Revenues collected during the first two months of the fiscal year fell just slightly under projections made in the 2013-14 budget as $6.9 billion was added in August.
Senate passes school testing bill despite federal objections
The California Senate on Tuesday approved a state plan to suspend most K-12 standardized testing despite a threat from U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan that doing so could result in sanctions, including withholding federal education funds.