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What does threatened federal funding do for California K-12 schools? | Quick Guide
The U.S. Department of Education alarmed school leaders last week by threatening to withhold federal funding from schools and colleges […]
February 24, 2025
Pacifica’s ‘singing principal’ engages students through music
Tom Stafford has been singing his heart out since he was 5 years old, performing in a gospel trio with […]
February 20, 2025
25 Evaluative Thesis Examples
An evaluative thesis makes a judgment about the quality, importance, or effectiveness of something based on specific criteria. Here’s its […]
February 19, 2025
‘A step backwards’: How federal threats to DEI are impacting California schools
Tough decisions lie ahead for schools across California as the federal government cracks down on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. […]
February 19, 2025
Fresno Unified teachers condemn district for plan to cut extra class time for students
About 100 Fresno Unified educators slammed the state’s third-largest school system for its “unilateral” decision to eliminate a decadelong initiative […]
February 14, 2025
West Contra Costa community rallies around educators protesting staffing cuts
San Pablo mom Gabriella Garcia said her fourth-grade son sometimes comes home in tears after being bullied about his speech […]
February 14, 2025
Educational Attainment and the Presidential Elections
I’ve been fascinated for a while by the connection between political leanings and education: The correlation is so strong that […]
February 14, 2025
What parents and students need to know about LAUSD’s cellphone ban
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) voted 5-2 to develop its new cellphone ban last August — placing the district […]
February 13, 2025
New Stanford database tracks learning loss, gain in California and districts nationwide
A unique database that enables people to compare standardized test scores among nearly all districts and states found that California […]
February 11, 2025