Morning Read: 7,000 children ordered deported with no hearing
LA School Report | March 6, 2015
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7,000 immigrant children ordered deported without going to court
More than 7,000 immigrant children have been ordered deported without appearing in court since 2013, federal statistics show. Los Angeles Times
Preschools a microcosm of debate on measles vaccinations
Kindergarten classrooms and preschools have been pushed to the front lines as the national debate over vaccines grows. Los Angeles Times
Republicans’ bills would change teacher tenure, layoff laws
Assembly Republicans announced bills Wednesday that would change state laws that establish teacher tenure and a layoff system based on seniority. Ed Source
Schools on U.S. military bases adopting Common Core — but don’t call it that
Each year 40 percent of children living on U.S. military bases change schools. Will CommonCore ease their transition? The Hechinger Report
Why some parents are sitting kids out of tests
In a recent national poll, 60 percent of parents agreed there was too much emphasis on standardized testing in schools. National Public Radio
LAUSD students treated to free prom dresses, makeup tips
The Operation School Bell Prom day event provided prom dresses, shoes, jewelry and even makeup tips to selected girls from 17 LAUSD schools. CBS Los Angeles