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New, coordinated research about California’s education system is likely to shape policy discussions for years to come. The findings focus on themes of Alignment and Accountability, Balance, and Capacity. Here’s what you need to know.
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Carol offers some unvarnished truth. The social status of the teaching profession in America has been declining for decades. To fix it, and improve education, will require money, not just flowers.
Voter initiatives have shaped California’s schools for decades. In 2026, voters will face big decisions again—about taxes, school funding, and more. This post looks at four upcoming measures to explain what’s at stake.
Students earn letter grades in school. In each course, teachers award these grades to reflect… well, what, exactly? What is the purpose of grading? How does it work in practice? How should it work? If the system we have doesn’t work, what are the barriers to change?
Schools play a critical role in keeping children and communities safe. A key part of this role is making sure that all children are properly vaccinated.
Most California students graduate without registering to vote. Other states do better. This post explains why—and what high schools, PTAs, and communities can do to make voter registration a normal part of becoming an adult.
Ed100 Groups make it easy to learn about California’s education system together. Create a group for your PTA, class, or community, invite participants with a simple link, and celebrate progress as members move through Ed100 lessons and earn their graduate certificates.
When a PTA leader asked for a short overview presentation about Ed100, I found myself rummaging around for it. Slap to the forehead: if I can't find it, neither can you. So here ya go: the Ed100 Toolbox, full of resources and instructions to use them.
Teacher strikes are a symptom, not the root problem. Rising costs for special education, pensions, health care, and housing are outpacing California’s school funding formulas. This post explains the squeeze — and the hard choices facing lawmakers and voters.
Are California’s kids really OK? Children Now periodically issues a report card grading how well the state supports its 13 million young people, from health and poverty to child care and K-12 schools. The findings are sobering—and hard to ignore.
Homework is a giant part of the experience of education. What is its purpose, and does it deliver? How is homework changing?
California has made big changes to improve education for students with dyslexia. As Megan Potente explains, it didn’t just happen. Parents channeled their frustration into a moment for real change. There’s a lot to learn from the story.
Classes in the humanities help young people develop life skills, like empathy, curiosity, and a sense of their context. Shonda Moore explains what schools and districts can do to teach humanities effectively in this time of tech-led change.
When suffering from a toothache, it’s difficult for kids to think, much less learn. California has a bad record of supporting kids’ oral health. Eileen Espejo suggests ways to help.
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