California voters have twice rejected vouchers as a way to provide school choice. The Trump administration is pushing to spend massively on them. Here's what you need to know.
Federal and State laws require districts and charter schools to meet the special education needs of each student. The costs of special education have grown much faster than federal and state funding for it. School district budgets are getting swamped.
Schools seek accreditation every few years to demonstrate that their courses are rigorous and valuable. There's a lot to learn from the process. Leslie Reckler explains how it works.
Governor Newsom just released his proposed budget for the state. Carol summarizes what it means for public education, and how to learn more about it.
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.
Congratulations to Joe Serna Jr. Charter School, the winner of the $1,000 prize in the Ed100 drawing! Congratulations also to the other four winners of the $250 prizes...
The end of the year is a crucial time for nonprofit organizations. Maybe you're thinking about making some donations. May I offer a few thoughts?
Students learn better when they learn together, including students with different learning needs. The big idea is called Inclusive Education. Marilyn Cachola Lucey explains what it's all about.
In March 2020, Californians will vote on a new Proposition 13. If approved, it will create a $15 billion matching fund to support the construction and modernization of school facilities. Here's what you need to know.
Standardized test scores get a bad rap. Though imperfect, they provide useful information that parents and school leaders really need. The problem is interpreting them.
Over 3,000 bills were introduced in the California Legislature in 2018-19. Here is our brief round-up of changes in laws that affect schools.
A rash of vaping-related deaths has jolted school leaders and parents awake. Suddenly, vaping is everywhere in schools. It's dangerous. Here's what you need to know.
Here's a plan to take your PTA to a new level of understanding about California's education system.
Kids usually attend a school near home. But what happens if they don't have a home? Homelessness is a huge issue in California schools. Here's what you need to know.
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