Every child deserves a great education. You can help.

California's education system is big and complex. Ed100 explains how it works so you can make a difference.

The explanations are organized as short lessons in ten chapters. Start at the beginning to read Ed100 like a book or jump to topics that particularly interest you.

Chapter 1
Education Is...

Chapter 2
... Students

Chapter 3
... and Teachers

Chapter 4
... spending Time

Chapter 5
... in Places for learning

Chapter 6
... with the Right Stuff

Chapter 7
... in a System

Chapter 8
... with Resources

Chapter 9
... for Success.

Chapter 10
So now what?

We want you to know…

Sign in. At the end of each lesson, a single quiz question reinforces a main point. As you pass quizzes, you can see your progress. Signing up also gives you access to our weekly emails.

Become a Graduate. Pass all of the quizzes to earn your Ed100 Graduate Certificate.

Win for your community. Each quiz you pass counts as an entry in the next Ed100 drawing. You could win up to $1,000 for your PTA or other non-profit organization.

Ask or answer. At the bottom of each lesson or blog post, you can contribute your insights. Comments are moderated, so be patient.

This one-minute video summarizes how Ed100 works:

Building your community with Ed100

• Talk about it. The impact of Ed100 is greatest when used in groups. Try it! At the bottom of each lesson there’s a starred link to a discussion guide in English and Spanish. We have a toolbox full of ideas about how to use Ed100 in your school district, PTA, college course, or other contexts.
• Use the LCAP Parent Checklist template. This template can help you determine “next steps” to make your schools better. Your PTA and school community can work on it together to provide input on your Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
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Here’s a quick overview of what’s in Ed100 chapter 1: