Category: K 12 Reform

Investment in public schools: A better solution

Investment in public schools: A better solution

Students at Sunrise Elementary School in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Courtesy: Partnership for Los Angeles Schools As a philanthropist who […]

February 9, 2026

Three ways to revamp California’s education system

Three ways to revamp California’s education system

Fifth graders take a reading test in Oakland, Calif. Credit: Photos by Alison Yin / EdSource In November, Californians will […]

January 29, 2026

With a new vision, clear goals and full buy-in, reinventing high school can happen

With a new vision, clear goals and full buy-in, reinventing high school can happen

A student shares her research results during a class presentation. Credit: Photo by Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages For […]

October 20, 2025

California leaders still uncertain about impact of potential federal funding freeze

California leaders still uncertain about impact of potential federal funding freeze

People protest against a funding freeze of federal grants and loans following a push from President Donald Trump to pause […]

January 29, 2025

Author of federal mental health law has advice for California

Author of federal mental health law has advice for California

Seventh-graders work together on homework in their school library. Credit: Allison Shelley / EDUimages Mental health has been at the […]

December 16, 2024

California schools recovering from pandemic, dashboard shows

California schools recovering from pandemic, dashboard shows

Credit: Allison Shelley for American Education Este artículo está disponible en español. Léelo en español. California’s K-12 schools made progress […]

November 21, 2024

California moves a step closer to eliminating one of the state’s last teacher assessments

California moves a step closer to eliminating one of the state’s last teacher assessments

Legislation that would remove one of the last tests teachers are required to take to earn a credential in California […]

April 19, 2024

Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California schools faces teachers union opposition

Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California schools faces teachers union opposition

Teacher Jennifer Dare Sparks conducts a reading lesson at Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento last year. Credit: Randall […]

April 5, 2024