State says Anaheim Stadium Sale is Illegal; Calling All Buyers
The State of California has declared that the City of Anaheim’s sale of the Angels Stadium property with 150 acres was illegal. “The City Violated […]
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Obama Weekly Address: Strengthening Education, Not Cutting It
In this week’s address, President Obama said that, even as we work to rebuild our economy and jumpstart job creation, it is imperative that we offer our children a quality education in order for America to succeed in the 21st century. While Republicans in Congress are looking to cut education funding by 20 percent, the President remains committed to enacting reforms that provide every child with a world-class education while at the same time equipping them with the skills and training they need to compete in the new global economy. The President will continue fighting for an education system that helps to build a strong middle class and gives our children the best possible chance in life.
President’s message to school kids
Here are the text and video of President Obama’s address to school kids this year. I’m happy IUSD sent a note to school principals encouraging […]
Sanchez: Schwarzenegger balancing budget on the backs of teachers and students
Once again, the state legislature is showing just how out-of-touch it is with the priorities of millions of California families. In an effort to pay their bills, state lawmakers have decided to withhold billions of dollars in funding for teachers and students. Given the severity and potential impact of these cuts, you would think California’s legislators would redouble their efforts to find another solution. Instead, they are preparing to adjourn at the end of August – without a solvent budget.
Correa’s Bill on Military Education Benefits Awaits Governor’s Signature
SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the California State Senate unanimously voted on the passage out of the Legislature of Bill 1075 (SB 1075), authored by Senator Lou Correa(Orange County). This legislative measure requires academic institutions to reasonably accommodate and assist students who are called to active military duty so they can meet any and all coursework requirements missed due to military service.
One Final Lesson for the Class of 2010
My son Alex graduated from high school last night. It marked a moment of satisfaction for my wife and I that our choice to live […]
Update from The Orange County Closing the Latino Achievement Gap Committee
Over the last several months, the committee has focused on unintended consequences of federal and state accountability policies that rate schools on multiple choice/standardized tests heavily weighted toward Reading and Math. While useful in surfacing the disparities in performance of subgroups, alignment of practice to these high stakes metrics have too often narrowed the curriculum to what’s tested and, to the detriment of Long term English Learners and others, have resulted in practices which do not prepare them for the next level of college and/or career readiness.
CUSD Strike Concludes
“It is the courage and determination of CUEA members on the picket lines and the thousands of supportive district parents and community members that resulted in the tentative contract agreement with the CUSD Board of Education,” said CUEA President Vicki Soderberg.
Capistrano Unified School District Strike – Video – The Real Story
The following video was shared with us by the Capistrano Unified Education Association. In the video, the teachers tell their side of the story. They […]