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California Schools - Summer 2011 - cover

Summer reads

6/14/2011 - More parents, teachers and school districts are requiring—or at least strongly recommending—that kids trade some of their down time for homework.

In This Issue


Value added: Do new teacher evaluation methods make the grade?

All over the country, school leaders are looking at so-called value-added ways of measuring teacher performance.

Under fire

Once nearly untouchable, teachers unions now are being portrayed as barriers to school reform. How are school boards responding?

Departments


Editor's note: All things considered

Brian Taylor is the managing editor of California Schools.

BoardWise: Governance team members write in

BoardWise is a forum for board members and superintendents across the state to share questions about governance and board-superintendent relations.

Perspective: Career & College Clubs promote college readiness

Graduating from high school and going on to higher education is possible—even expected—in our district.

Class act: ‘Our Families’ opens doors for Hispanic students

A special program at Castro Valley High School—part of the Castro Valley Unified School District—is aimed at expanding horizons and opportunities for Castro Valley’s Hispanic students.

Class act: On Laurel Street, visual cues help writers blossom

Laurel Street is one of 23 inner-city public elementary schools in the district that serve students defined as “at risk” of failing in school.

The last word: Ups and downs—and the way forward

We must continue to speak out—and we must continue to keep the pressure on state lawmakers to understand the disconnect between increased expectations and reduced funding.