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State introduces tools for school change
With districts working this fall to put into action their first locally created school accountability plans, the California Department of Education rolled out a new online resource center on Thursday designed to help schools change. EdSource

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Steps Weighed on Method for Flagging Bias in Spec. Ed.
Federal officials face sharply polarized opinions among advocates and educators as they consider creating a bright line for states to use in deciding whether minorities are being overidentified for special education services. Edweek

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Racial gap in education puts drag on economy
Hiding in the shadows of Silicon Valley’s successful startups lies a paradox. Major tech companies need skilled workers that they can’t find in California and outsource talent from overseas for highly paid workers. California Economic Summit

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Child care costs eating close to 40 percent of single-income family budget
For many single parents, this comes as no surprise: rising costs and stagnating incomes have made child care the biggest expense for a family of three. KPCC

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State may be forced to intervene in Jefferson High scheduling issues
Civil rights organizations asked a judge Thursday to order the state Education Department to remedy problems at Jefferson High School in South Los Angeles. LA TImes