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Parents find LA schools magnet program application process daunting
Some families find the process time for applying to LA Unified magnet schools time-consuming and frustrating. KPCC

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Weary march into Corrective Action continues in CA
The confused and complex landscape surrounding school accountability in California is set to take one more step deeper into the abyss. S&I Cabinet Report

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Charter schools now try to keep teachers with mom-friendly policies
With teacher turnover rate at 36%, charters try a bold new strategy: childcare. The Hechinger Report

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Orange Unified School District explores options after bond failure
The Orange Unified School District is exploring options for fixing up its aging schools after the seeming defeat of its $296 million bond measure. Orange County Register

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Charter school authorizers grapple with closures
The city of Indianapolis is among several charter authorizers that have been pioneering new best practices in school closure. Education Week