The CA chapter of the National Association of Scholars has released a report showing that U. of California profs are heavy on politics, light on real teaching.
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CA Supreme Court Finds Schools Liable for Hiring Abusers
The recent string of sex abuse scandals in California has prompted the court to rule that school districts must be held responsible for endangering kids.
Scholar Blasts Cali Community College Student Success Focus
California’s plan to focus on student success in community colleges has been labeled as “pure behaviorist claptrap” by a critic.
A Charter School for Downtown Los Angeles by 2013?
Guest post by Elise Morrigan Parents Mike McGalliard and Simon Ha are leading an effort in Downtown LA to open a charter elementary school in the area by 2013. However, costs for a new charter school can range from $250,000 to more than $2 million, writes Richard Guzman at Los Angeles Downtown News. It is a [...]
Lance Izumi: Nonsense Regulations Stifle Online Learning in California
In his new book and on the Silicon Valley Education Foundation blog, Lance Izumi says California is holding up online education advances.
Jamie Oliver of “Food Revolution” Advises California Nutritionists
The British chef tries to woo LAUSD to embrace the Revolution, but his arguments – unfortunately – remain rudimentary and unconvincing.
Shocking: Removing Mediocre Teachers Improved an LA School
Believe it or not, removing bad teachers and replacing them with better teachers makes a difference. It’s not everything, but it helps.