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Attention, High School Juniors!
by Zaid Fattah | September 17, 2023 | 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. Zaid Fattah explains why and how to apply. The deadline is NOW.

Learning to Vote
by Carol Kocivar | September 8, 2023 | 0 Comments

California High School Voter Education Week is September 17 through September 30. What is your community doing to build active youth election participation? As Carol explains, there's a lot of work to do, and some great examples to work from.

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.

California education budget 2023-24
by Carol Kocivar | August 27, 2023 | 3 Comments

Education funding in California comes from multiple sources, mostly based on laws and precedents. It can be complicated. In this post, Carol explains the combined plan across those sources for 2023-24. There's good news and bad news.

Race-blind college admissions in California
by Carol Kocivar | August 6, 2023 | 1 Comment

The Supreme Court has ruled that colleges may not use race as a factor in admissions decisions. What do California parents and educators need to know about the ruling? Carol explains.

How should students be graded?
by Jeff Camp | July 23, 2023 | 2 Comments

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?

What is family engagement?
by Heather Ippolito | July 16, 2023 | 3 Comments

It’s good for parents to be involved in their children’s schools, right? But how? What do school communities with effective family engagement actually do that’s different? Heather Ippolito explains.

Digital citizenship
by Mary Perry | July 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

Independence Day celebrates citizenship, not just fireworks. In a rapidly-changing digital world, being a good citizen requires a new kind of literacy. Schools face new responsibilities and challenges to prepare young people. Mary Perry reviews resources that can help schools and families adapt.

Schools have new money for arts education. What should they do now?
by Tom DeCaigny and Emiko Ono | June 18, 2023 | 3 Comments

California law says all schools should provide arts education, but most don’t actually do it. Last year, voters committed $1B to press the issue. What should schools do with this new funding? We asked Tom DeCaigny and Emiko Ono of CreateCA for their take.

Look it up! Why California needs better school libraries
by Carol Kocivar | June 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Over the last few decades, quality school libraries have become rare in California, except in the best-funded districts. What is the purpose of a school library, how is it funded, and how can investing in a school library help students learn to think critically? Carol explains.

The Summit for Student Leaders
by Jeff Camp | June 1, 2023 | 5 Comments

The Summit for Student Leaders is an online conference that unites rising student leaders to learn and take action together.

How does California's Pre-K education system work?
by Sara Bachez | May 28, 2023 | 1 Comment

California has been gradually expanding the public education system to provide all families with meaningful access to early education for their children. Sara Bachez explains how the three-part system works and why it matters.

How will Artificial Intelligence improve education?
by Jeff Camp | May 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

It’s obvious at this point that Generative A.I. belongs on history’s ever-growing list of education upgrades. This summer, I hope that every educator will spend time experimenting with A.I. with an open mind. It’s going to change everything.

What is Dual Enrollment?
by Penelope Oliver | May 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

A growing number of high school students are earning college credit by taking courses through community colleges. This is no accident, as Penelope Oliver explains. The obstacles to dual enrollment in California are shrinking.

It's time to change how we value teachers
by Carol Kocivar | May 7, 2023 | 1 Comment

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.

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