Panel recommends continuing districts’ waiver from NCLB A committee is recommending that a waiver from the No Child Left Behind law be extended to six California school districts, collectively known as CORE. Ed Source California bill requires hearings for school military gear The legislation was introduced before President Obama announced that his administration would stop...

Who will be Los Angeles Unified’s next superintendent? Superintendent Cortines told board members at Tuesday’s meeting he would leave the district in six months. Los Angeles Daily News Vaccine mandate bill up for vote Thursday in California assembly The legislation, already approved by the state Senate, is expected to draw hundreds of parents to the...

2015-16 state education budget by the numbers The $115.4 billion state budget is full of numbers – big ones when it comes to record high spending for K-12 schools and community colleges. Ed Source Music Center cuts back its arts education at schools After decades of sending artists to work with students in LA County...

New initiative for teacher development School boards must prepare plans for how they will spend their share of a $500 million block grant aimed at boosting teacher competency. SI&A Cabinet Report Court upholds LAUSD decision to offer Crenshaw facilities to charter school LAUSD did not violate the state’s charter school law by offering school facilities...

Nearly 14 percent of LAUSD students in special education programs Students in LAUSD were more likely to be placed in special education programs than their peers statewide, according to records. Los Angeles Daily News California vocational education in danger Career technical education is once again in peril in California. Fresno Bee The deplorable way LAUSD...

Woman says dozens of parents sign petition asking for removal of principal The parent of a student at a Maywood school says dozens of parents have signed a petition asking the district to remove the school’s head. CBS Los Angeles Commentary: Why we need to keep iPads out of the classroom People think tech will...

Early education makes substantial gains in state budget The final budget deal struck by lawmakers on Tuesday provides more than $300 million for early education. Ed Source Editorial: Keeping better tabs on California’s education funding The LCFF will work only if districts are committed to spending the money for the benefit of the disadvantaged students...

Legislators pass a bigger budget for schools and early ed The Legislature on Monday passed a $117.5 billion budget for 2015-16 that includes $700 million more for schools and community colleges. Ed Source Award-winning teacher allegedly removed over Mark Twain quote  Rafe Esquith’s attorney fired back Monday at LAUSD officials, saying the allegations are ruining...

Parent trigger dispute over Anaheim school heads to trial The Anaheim City School Board and district leaders have been at odds with parents at Palm Lane Elementary School. Ed Source Common Core tests largely over; now comes the wait for scores The massive effort to assess the students in grades three through eight and eleven...

LA Unified explores transitional kindergarten option for more 4-year-olds The state’s largest school district is considering expanding its transitional kindergarten to more 4-year-olds – a move that could affect other districts statewide. Ed Source Discounting play time in kindergarten Supporters of early reading requirements say students who are not proficient by third grade are four...