Archive for May 2011
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May 31, 2011
CA charter schools digging in, expecting a fight
Considered by many nationally as a symbol of reform and innovation, California's charter schools nonetheless face today perhaps their greatest political challenge since the movement began two decades ago.
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May 31, 2011
Senate joins Assembly in backing mandates, rejecting May Revise
Following similar actions in the Assembly, a key Senate budget panel rejected proposals by Gov. Jerry Brown late last week to eliminate numerous mandated activities for K-12 schools and suspend federal funding for student data systems.
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May 31, 2011
Bill gives counties watchdog role over merger disputes
Rising interest in school district unification playing out in school boards throughout the state has prompted lawmakers to examine ways to simplify and encourage the process.
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May 27, 2011
U.S. Civil Rights Office issues update to schools on sexual violence policies
In response to escalating reports of sexual harassment on school campuses, the federal Office of Civil Rights has issued recent guidance on schools' responsibilities when dealing with serious criminal acts - such as rape - and more common battery issues.
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May 27, 2011
Bill would give dual immersion programs ability to test all students
Although an increasingly popular academic choice among parents in many affluent communities, two-way bilingual immersion programs have a problem when it comes time for testing.
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May 27, 2011
Feds approve California’s SIG application for $69 million
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced Thursday that California would receive $69 million this year as its share of the School Improvement Grant program - money aimed at restructuring the state's lowest performing schools.
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May 26, 2011
Assembly Dems restore child care money, using $1 b in settle-up money
Assembly Speaker John Perez moved Wednesday to reverse deep cuts to state support of child care programs by proposing repayment of $1 billion in Proposition 98 settle-up" funds."
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May 26, 2011
SAB adopts new seismic funding criteria, hopes to prompt school upgrades
The State Allocation Board on Wednesday made sweeping changes to the eligibility criteria for the Seismic Mitigation Program, a move intended to finally open nearly $200 million in earthquake repair funds that have languished for five years.
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May 26, 2011
School leaders to press: May Revise no windfall for schools
In the wake of too many headlines in the mainstream press last week inaccurately reporting schools were poised to receive a windfall of additional money next year - statewide education leaders took time Wednesday to clear up two potential misunderstandings.
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May 26, 2011
CA gets two more shots at RTTT, but state may not apply
Already a two-time loser in the federal Race to the Top competition, California education officials learned Wednesday that they've been given two new chances to win a share of the reform grant money.
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