Archive for July 2011 - Page 5
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July 05, 2011
Senate leader, SPI Torlakson propose replacing API with broader index
With efforts stalled in Congress for fixing flaws in the accountability system used to measure the performance of the nation's schools - California officials are poised to unveil a more comprehensive state model that will include graduation rates as well as college and career readiness.
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July 05, 2011
Lawmakers seek extension for whooping cough shot requirement
Legislation is expected to be considered this week that would provide six more months to districts for meeting the pertussis or whooping cough immunizations.
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July 05, 2011
CTC expands access to teacher credentialing exams
Aspiring teachers will now have an easier time navigating the credentialing exam process with improved testing services from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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July 01, 2011
Brown signs state budget, architects defend education plan
Gov. Jerry Brown signed the 2011-12 state budget Thursday, including the education trailer bill that places new and controversial restrictions on local school budgets.
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July 01, 2011
Charters, Dems reach accord on accountability, facility money
Supporters of the state's charter schools and leaders of the Legislature's Democratic majority have compromised over a series of bills that, among other things, mandates charters follow the state's open meetings and public records laws.
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July 01, 2011
Special Ed Update: CAHSEE exemptions could be gone by 2012
The school year is drawing to a close and relieved graduates are parading in front of admiring relatives and friends to receive diplomas that mark the culmination of a twelve year academic odyssey. But those are the success stories.
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