California

Obama Coaxes States to Change With School Dollars

November 4, 2009, AP

School Moves to Tighten Security After Gang Rape

November 4, 2009, AP

Crisis in School Leadership Seen Brewing in California

Policy experts say the state lacks comprehensive human-resources policies for principals. November 2, 2009

Ed. Innovation on the Agenda at Google HQ

A forum at the Internet company focused on ways to use technology to improve schools. November 2, 2009

Anguish Over California Teen Suicides Spurs Action

November 2, 2009, AP

News Briefs

Attack Following Homecoming Shakes California High School

A total of six people, including three teenagers, have been taken into custody in connection with the gang rape and beating of a 15-year-old girl. November 3, 2009

Stockton Superintendent Fired

The Stockton, Calif., school board has voted to fire Superintendent Anthony A. Amato just more than a year into his tenure. September 29, 2009

Calif. Student in Court on Charges of Detonating Two Pipe Bombs

A 17-year-old boy accused of detonating two pipe bombs at a high school in California, while armed with a chainsaw and other weapons, is charged with trying to murder two faculty members. September 1, 2009

L.A. to Open Up Management of Schools

The Los Angeles board of education has agreed to open up as many as 250 schools to outside managers in a move meant to jump-start the pace of academic improvement in the nation’s second-largest school district. September 1, 2009

Calif. Governor Calls Session on 'Firewall'

August 26, 2009

California Announces Gains on Test Scores

Students improved in English and mathematics, but gaps between racial groups persist, state officials say. August 26, 2009

More News Briefs

4 Charged in Alleged Gang Rape of California Girl

October 29, 2009, AP

Study: English-Learning Too Slow in L.A. Schools

October 29, 2009, AP

L.A. Gives Parents 'Trigger' to Restructure Schools

New rules will give parents of children in low-performing schools the power to open up targeted schools for outside management. Updated: October 30, 2009

Calif. Town Rattled by School-Dance Rape Case

October 28, 2009, AP

Four Cities Cited for Successful ELL Policies

Central-office support, access to the full curriculum, and teacher training help urban districts educate English-learners, a report finds. October 22, 2009

Schwarzenegger OKs School Bill Linked to Stimulus Funds

October 12, 2009, AP

Sen. Boxer Plans Hearing on Toxic School Drinking Water

October 9, 2009, AP

GAO Calls Four States 'High Risk' on Stimulus

The Education Department says California, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas are at “high risk” for spending problems under the economic-stimulus program. Updated: September 28, 2009

California Faces a Curriculum Crisis

Extensive changes to the state’s curriculum policies have raised concerns that educators will not have the guidance to pick the best texts. Updated: September 15, 2009

U.S. Education Chief Urges Calif. to Enact Reforms

September 4, 2009, AP

California Actions on 'Race to Top' Scrutinized

August 31, 2009

L.A. Board OKs School-Management Plan

August 26, 2009

Attitude Adjustment

August 24, 2009

Proposal Would Open Up Management of L.A. Schools

Updated: August 25, 2009

Priest's Anti-Gang Program in Budget Crisis

August 14, 2009, AP