Brown urged to ‘reaffirm the vision’ of funding law A team of researchers found that, two years into the state’s new school financing law, “nagging concerns” are tempering enthusiasm. EdSource, by John Fensterwald Clinton says ‘no evidence’ that teachers can be judged by student test scores Clinton said she is opposed to using student test...

New era near for No Child Left Behind Congress is expected to take up a long overdue rewrite of the federal K-12 law, but passing the revamped version won’t be easy. US News & World Report, by By Lauren Camera Laurene Powell Jobs launches college-support program in Watts Her organization, College Track, announced last week...

Charter school expansion could reshape L.A. Unified, officials say In the first public discussion involving the Broad Foundation’s efforts, Executive Director Gregory McGinity said that charter schools have transformed education. Los Angeles Times, by Howard Blume Neighborhood opposes charter school location A proposed charter school in West Adams is running into a wall of opposition...

A gift to benefit children of UCLA faculty to keep them in place Geffen described the school in part as a recruiting and retention tool for faculty and scientists who may be worried about LA education system. Los Angeles Times, by Larry Gordon Constant lockdowns lead schools to buy portable toilets Sign of the times:...

Next L.A. schools chief: A politically savvy educator who’s a superhero? A look at the details of the superintendent search survey suggests that even Kryptonite could not stop the particular paragon being sought. Los Angeles Times, by Howard Blume Schools fire back against physical education instruction lawsuit Forty-two school districts are asking a court to...

LAUSD will not rehire lawyer who said teen shared blame for sex abuse W. Keith Wyatt was removed from district work after saying that it was more dangerous for a teen to cross a street in traffic than to have sex with her teacher. Los Angeles Times, by Teresa Watanabe Editorial: It’s time to stop...

LA Board of Education will weigh Broad charter-expansion plan A measure sponsored by board member Scott Schmerelson calls for the district to go on record against the massive charter expansion plan. Los Angeles Times, by Howard Blume California legislative committee probes shortcomings in arts education California’s education code mandates art instruction for first through 12th-graders....

Teachers sound off on dealing with texting in class Following the video that went viral and sparked outrage, teachers offer their best practices. Education World, by Nicole Gorman Math placement tests deserve more scrutiny The right courses in high school doesn’t guarantee access to college-level math courses at the state’s colleges and universities. EdSource, by...

State Board penalizes ETS $3.1 million for late test scores The State Board of Education voted to penalize the Educational Testing Service $3.1 million for delivering the scores and reports on the new Smarter Balanced tests late. EdSource, by John Fensterwald Study: Most states link student learning to teacher reviews In many states, those performance...

LAUSD to ask film crews about nudity, drug use, weapons Film crews requesting permits to film at schools will be required to complete a checklist detailing 13 different types of content. NBC, by Jenna Susko California’s attorney general investigates the online charter school industry Students at virtual charter schools lag significantly behind their peers in...