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 | 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
All over the country, school leaders are looking at so-called value-added ways of measuring teacher performance.
Once nearly untouchable, teachers unions now are being portrayed as barriers to school reform. How are school boards responding?
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Brian Taylor is the managing editor of California Schools.
BoardWise is a forum for board members and superintendents across the state to share questions about governance and board-superintendent relations.
Graduating from high school and going on to higher education is possible—even expected—in our district.
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.
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.
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.