California Public School News Updates
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 6:14:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Former Assembly Speaker hopes to mediate with California Teachers by Brian Leubitz If you are planning to come to the CDP convention in Sacramento in a couple of weeks, it will be no secret that the teachers are an important constituency within the party. And they are critical for elected officials due [...]
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 5:48:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
U.S. Ed Department agrees to review 9 districts’ plan for NCLB waiver - by John Fensterwald
from John Fensterwald
from John Fensterwald
The nine California districts seeking a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act have gotten their foot in the door. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it has accepted their waiver application and will treat it as they would an application from other states, with [...]
Wed, Mar 27, 2013 8:19:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Hold districts accountable for restoring funding for the arts - by Mark Slavkin / commentary
from Mark Slavkin / commentary
from Mark Slavkin / commentary
A well-rounded education that includes the arts is essential to prepare California students for college and careers. A year of fine arts is required for admission to the CSU or UC campuses. Further, the skills students