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Troubling audit on mental health services for students
A state audit has revealed problem areas in mental health services at some schools, including reductions in services and, in some cases, a backlog of unspent cash.
Cabinet Report, by Kimberly Beltran

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State sends mixed messages on Smarter Balanced test participation
The federal No Child Left Behind law requires states to ensure that 95 percent of all students are tested – both statewide and districtwide.
EdSource, by Theresa Harrington

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The real cost of a bomb threat at your kid’s school
The decision made by LAUSD to close its schools in December due to a threat cost the district at least $29 million.
CNBC, by Krysia Lenzo

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Nation’s charter schools aren’t growing as fast as once thought
The National Alliance of Public Charter Schools estimates in a new report that 2.9 million children now attend U.S. charter schools. But a closer look at at the numbers shows the growth rate is down.
Washington Post, by Emma Brown

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In Oakland, building boys into men
The Oakland Unified School District is trying to to rewrite the pernicious script of racial inequality, underachievement and lack of opportunity for African-American boys.
New York Times, by Patricia Leigh Brown

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Putting California first in driving education reform
Just how much say should Washington have over California’s education policies in return for the federal education funds the state receives?
EdSource, by Louis Freedberg