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How Ed100 shaped my PTA leadership
by Selisa Loeza | September 29, 2024 | 1 Comment

A teacher-turned-parent found California's education system overwhelming. A parent running for school board needed a stronger foundation. Both found the empowerment and information they needed through Ed100.

A dozen questions to ask school board candidates
by Carol Kocivar | September 19, 2024 | 5 Comments

School board positions are elected offices. During the campaign season, candidates are incubating their positions on issues. What can you ask to figure out their qualifications and priorities? Carol suggests a dozen useful questions.

The Ed100 Toolbox
by Jeff Camp | February 25, 2024 | 0 Comments

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.

Education Jargon
by Carol Kocivar | January 21, 2024 | 2 Comments

We try to write Ed100 clearly, demystifying jargon along the way. Below is a list of some education-related terms that many insiders know. Do you?

How does California's education system work?
by Jeff Camp | September 24, 2023 | 0 Comments

Today we are releasing the first installment of our updated YouTube channel, which will summarize the ten chapters of Ed100 in ten short videos. Watch episode 1 and help us spread the word!

What do kids learn in school?
by Carol Kocivar | September 4, 2023 | 1 Comment

A national debate is raging over parent rights to influence or control what kids learn in school. This seems like a good time for a back-to-basics question: What are children taught in school? Carol explains.

Five Tips to Engage Parents
by Carol Kocivar | August 1, 2022 | 0 Comments

One of the nicest questions we get from readers is "How can I use Ed100 at my school?" Here's some practical advice.

Don’t Miss it: California State PTA Convention
by Carol Kocivar | April 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

The California State PTA Convention will be held online this year. There are great reasons to sign up, including an Ed100 Workshop, which will explore four Big Ideas that can help PTAs plan for the year ahead. Here’s a preview.

Learning at Home, 2020
by Carol Kocivar | March 21, 2020 | 1 Comment

With many schools on hold throughout California, parents must decide how to educate children at home. Here's a curated list of resources worth knowing about, and a suggested sanity plan.

Why Does Ed100 Exist?
by Jeff Camp | December 17, 2019 | 0 Comments

Ed100 got its start about ten years ago. California's education system has changed a lot in that time, and Ed100's job has been to explain it as plainly as we can so that people can get involved and make a difference. This post is a look back and a peek ahead.

How Burbank USD Develops Informed School Communities with Ed100
by Jeff Camp | August 12, 2019 | 3 Comments

The Superintendent of Burbank Unified School District is an Ed100 graduate. He encourages staff and PTA leaders to take the course. Here's why.

Educational Pursuit
by Jeff Camp | July 9, 2019 | 0 Comments

Educational Pursuit is a game activity that you can use to help inspire people to learn more about California's education system using Ed100. Try it out!

Local Indicators on the California School Dashboard
by Mary Perry | April 21, 2019 | 0 Comments

Created by and for each school district (not for individual schools), the "local indicators" on the California School Dashboard aren't visually attractive, but they are hidden gems. They succinctly express important goals and the district's the plan to achieve them.

A New Year's Resolution for Your School
by Carol Kocivar | December 25, 2018 | 0 Comments

If you haven’t already made a New Year's resolution, I have a suggestion. Make this the year you earn your Ed100 graduate certificate.

Getting Down to Facts, Again
by Jeff Camp | November 16, 2018 | 2 Comments

California recently received a big, nerdy gift: a set of 36 high-quality, coordinated studies about education in California, involving over 100 top researchers. Here's a summary of the biggest findings.

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