Yes, schools are about reading, writing, and arithmetic. But sometimes they’re also about getting your hands dirty, as Leslie Reckler explains in this post. What does it take for a school to provide kids with garden experiences, and what can be the benefits?
People hate taxes but want good schools. It’s easy to forget that these things are related, as if school districts draw funding from the power of wishful thinking. This year, unions in some big school districts are organizing for possible strikes. In this post, Jeff reviews the big picture.
Hey, California PTA members! Let's meet up at the 2025 PTA convention in Ontario, May 2-4. We have a lot to talk about. You're coming, right?
OK, Ed100 community, we need your help! We looking for just the right person for a key role on the Ed100 team: Outreach Coordinator. Please forward this post to help us find just the right person. It’s a part-time, work-from-home role.
What do California schools teach students about sex and sexuality? It can vary a lot.
The Trump administration has expressed its intention to demolish federal oversight of education systems, especially enforcement of civil rights in schools. In this post, Carol explains why this is a grave error and what families can do.
Defying Congress, the Trump administration threatens to withhold federal funding for education unless states comply with its interpretation of diversity laws and other demands. This post unpacks the potential impact on California’s schools.
America’s founders created a “wall of separation” between church and state. President Trump proposes to knock it down, raiding public school funds to divert money to private schools. It's a bad idea. Carol explains why.
Announcing the Ed100 Impact Report for 2024. It summarizes highlights of our work for the year, and offers ways to get involved.
The Ed100 Graduate Certificate demonstrates that you have completed all ten chapters of the Ed100 course. In the process, you learn all about California’s education system — and how to make a difference in it.
The Governor's budget for 2025-26 proposes basically flat funding for education, again using the state's rainy-day funds. This post explains what comes next.
I usually give books to my grandchildren to celebrate the holidays. This year, I am focusing on books about values. Specifically truth, kindness, empathy, good choices, equality, and patriotism. Based on the news in late 2024, these themes seem timely.
The Ed100 team stretches every dollar to serve California’s school communities. It’s joyful work! This post summarizes what Ed100 does, and invites readers to get actively involved as volunteers and donors.
What would it really take to make education work better, not just in small ways but in big ones? In this thought-provoking post for the new year, Carol lays out eight big ideas, drawing inspiration from global leaders, economists, and Warren Buffett.
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.
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