Top Stories and Commentary for Wednesday, November 30, 2005:
Is state all talk when it comes to kids? Oakland group gives California a C-minus average for treatment of children By Jill Tucker & Rebecca Vesely/Oakland Tribune
For all the talk by state politicians of putting children first, California’s kids are faring poorly when it comes to […]
Top Stories and Commentary for Tuesday, November 29, 2005:
Apuestan por participación de las minorías They bet on participation of minorities Por Andrea Carrión/Hoy
Los Ángeles — Conscientes de la importancia de involucrar a los padres de familia en la vida escolar de sus hijos y de fomentar el liderazgo entre los estudiantes, ayer la Colaboración […]
Top Stories and Commentary for Monday, November 28, 2005:
Exit Exam Seniors looking at final opportunities to pass exit exam By Cynthia E. Griffin/Our Weekly
An estimated 20 percent of the class of 2006 or nearly 100,000 seniors statewide are facing a crucial deadline. This was the number of young people who had not completely […]
Weekly Recap for November 26-27, 2005:
Students take lead in effort for funds They Spread Word About Legal Tool By Luis Zaragoza/San Jose Mercury News (Wednesday)
Rosario Lemus is a senior at James Lick High in San Jose busy learning about persuasion, persistence and politics the old-fashioned way. She’s living it. Rosario, 17, is among the […]
Top Stories and Commentary for Wednesday, November 23, 2005:
Students take lead in effort for funds They Spread Word About Legal Tool By Luis Zaragoza/San Jose Mercury News
Rosario Lemus is a senior at James Lick High in San Jose busy learning about persuasion, persistence and politics the old-fashioned way. She’s living it. Rosario, […]
Top Stories and Commentary for Tuesday, November 22, 2005:
Parents’ Effect on Achievement Shaky Other Factors May Play Greater Role, Study Says By Jay Mathews/Washington Post
Maria Allen, a parent who has been critical of her Fairfax County school system, recently called the principals of three Richmond elementary schools to find out why — and how […]
Top Stories and Commentary for Monday, November 21, 2005:
Loophole offers hope after failed exit exam Community colleges allow chance to get high school diploma. By Jim Sanders/Sacramento Bee
Maybe California high school seniors who can’t pass an exit examination in math and English this year won’t lose their chance for a diploma after all. Though […]
Weekly Recap for November 14 - 20, 2005:
Officials given poor grades in racial equity State Assembly gets a ‘C,’ governor and state Senate each get a ‘D’ in report By Josh Richman/Oakland Tribune (Wednesday)
OAKLAND — The Legislature and governor either don’t realize or don’t care that race still matters in California’s public policy, a […]
Top Stories and Commentary for Friday, November 18, 2005:
Mayor Blasts L.A. School Board In a speech to a business group, Villaraigosa reiterates his desire to take control of district. By Joel Rubin and Richard Fausset/Los Angeles Times
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa assailed the Los Angeles school board Thursday, saying it stands in the way of reform […]
Top Stories and Commentary for Thursday, November 17, 2005:
Officials given poor grades in racial equity State Assembly gets a ‘C,’ governor and state Senate each get a ‘D’ in report By Josh Richman/Oakland Tribune
OAKLAND — The Legislature and governor either don’t realize or don’t care that race still matters in California’s public policy, a […]