Editorial: Are LAUSD students really ready for college? The time is up in the LAUSD time table to get every student to earn a D or better in college prep classes. Are the students ready? Los Angeles Times UCLA or USC? Where are you better protected against an active shooter?,City Watch How high school would...

Court orders release of personal data for 10 million+ CA students LAUSD has been using its “robo call” system to alert parents to the data release and tell them how to opt out via the California Department of Education web site. Associated Press Editorial: Keep student data private in special-ed lawsuit, Los Angeles Times Madison...

Why L.A. Unified’s graduation rate is expected to soar this year The projected graduation rate could rise as high as 80%, compared with last year’s 74%, according to LAUSD officials. Los Angeles Times, by Howard Blume S.F. board unanimously backs condom access in middle school, San Francisco Chronicle Welcome to the Local Control Funding Formula...

More than 200 Compton school teachers call in sick Monday marked the third time in the last two years that Compton’s teachers have been accused of calling a sick-out, a day when workers agree to call out sick as a form of protest. NBC Los Angeles Report: State must adopt guidelines for parent engagement in schools,...

Dozens of L.A. schools need to check if dress codes keep students out of class About 160 schools in L.A. Unified’s central area will be asked to reexamine their dress codes to make sure students are not missing class time because of their clothes. Los Angeles Times, by Sonali Kohli Will California use chronic absenteeism...

LA County Board of Education denies appeal of Glendale charter school County officials determined the plan “provides an unsound educational program,” according to the report. Los Angeles Times, by Kelly Corrigan Black male teachers a dwindling demographic Nationally, black males represent roughly 2 percent of all public school teachers. America’s K-12 schools have never been...

Inside the fight against California’s charter schools Twenty-five years after the California Charter School Act allowed public money to fund charter schools, advocates across the state are waging legal and legislative fights. Los Angeles Times, by Maureen Magee Is cleaning house the best way for schools to deal with sexual abuse? Sexual-abuse scandals often lead...

Districts’ leaders anticipate higher math scores this year Statewide, scores on the Smarter Balanced math tests, administered for the first time last spring, were especially disappointing. But new curriculum, teacher training and expanded student access to technology raise hopes for this year’s scores. EdSource, by Theresa Harrington Op-Ed: LAUSD needs to reverse its neglect of...

Scalia’s death likely to alter outcome in Friedrichs lawsuit The CTA will likely gain an unexpected victory, at least for now, in its legal battle to continue the right to require all teachers to pay the costs of collective bargaining. EdSource, by John Fensterwald Commentary: Teachers aren’t shocked young people now shun the profession Judging...

UTLA wins dues increase, vows to battle foes of traditional public education The increase was approved by 82% of those who cast ballots, according to United Teachers Los Angeles, which tallied the votes Wednesday. Los Angeles Times, by Howard Blume One way to improve kindergarten attendance: Take the school bus Students who ride the school...