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School Facilities in California: Who Pays?
by Jeff Camp | November 10, 2019 | 1 Comment

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.

How Can Test Scores Be Going Both Up AND Down?
by Jeff Camp | October 28, 2019 | 0 Comments

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.

New School Laws in California 2019
by Carol Kocivar | October 21, 2019 | 0 Comments

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.

Vaping: What Can Schools Do?
by Jeff Camp | October 7, 2019 | 2 Comments

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.

Ed100 Chapter of the Month: Planning for PTA Meetings
by Jeff Camp | September 30, 2019 | 10 Comments

Here's a plan to take your PTA to a new level of understanding about California's education system.

Where Do Homeless Kids Go To School?
by Carol Kocivar | September 30, 2019 | 1 Comment

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.

What Do School Counselors Do?
by Jeff Camp | September 23, 2019 | 1 Comment

What do school counselors do, and how are they different from other staff like school psychologists, social workers, and school resource officers? There's a big difference. This post explains.

Attention, High School Juniors!
by Brenna Pangelinan | September 16, 2019 | 0 Comments

The student position on the California State Board of Education is the most powerful leadership role a high school student can play in American government. It's not an advisory position -- it's a full seat at the table in the room where it happens. Brenna Pangelinan explains why and how to apply.

Adolescent Sexual Relationships: The Importance of Consent
by Shafia Zaloom | September 11, 2019 | 0 Comments

If we’re not talking to our kids about sex, we’re the only ones NOT talking to our kids about sex. Parents, as the primary sexuality educators in our children’s lives, have to be a part of that conversation. Read more from Shafia Zaloom, author of Sex, Teens and Everything in Between.

Arts in Schools: Finding the Money
by Adelaide Kuehn | September 2, 2019 | 0 Comments

National Arts in Education Week starts September 8. It coincides with back-to-school season to raise awareness of an important reality: It's up to each school board to determine how to prioritize the arts. Adelaide Kuehn of the California Alliance for Arts Education explains.

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.

Funding Education: Are We Looking at the Right Numbers?
by Carol Kocivar | August 5, 2019 | 1 Comment

Investments in the education budget are critical. So are investments that level the playing field in even more basic ways.

Can the School System Be Saved?
by Jeff Camp | July 17, 2019 | 1 Comment

People sometimes ask me how California's public schools can be saved. "From what?" I ask. The premise of the question is that the education system needs to be rescued. I agree… but not from villains. Universal public education needs to be rescued from pessimism.

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!

Ed100 Democracy Quiz: Can We Stump You?
by Carol Kocivar | June 27, 2019 | 2 Comments

There's one thing that leaders past and present consistently agree about...

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