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Michelle Rhee came to prominence as the tough-minded chancellor of Washington, D.C., schools. Now she's in Sacramento, taking on this state's system — and its teachers unions. |
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Mothers aid military personnel in the names of their fallen sons - March 23, 2013 - They didn't know each other before the war. But loss united them, and...
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Congressman brings common sense to gun control debate - March 27, 2013 - SACRAMENTO — As the national firearms debate reaches a crescendo, a...
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The downside of superstar schools - March 22, 2013 - You could say that Carpenter Elementary in Studio City owes its...
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Hesperia school district discriminated against gay students, ACLU alleges
In a letter from the ACLU, the Hesperia Unified School District is accused of discriminating against gay and lesbian students, including refusing to allow girls to wear tuxedos to the prom.
Some see adult-school funding shift as disastrous
The governor's plan would make it the responsibility of community colleges. Providers think the plan unrealistic; students fear being out of their comfort zone.
At academic decathlon, El Rancho High keeps eyes on many prizes
The Pico Rivera school has reached the state level for the fifth year in a row. The students face stiff competition, but even if they don't advance, they know they're winners.
UC regents vote to keep $60 annual surcharge for students
The fee helps the university finance massive refunds for past illegal tuition practices. Regents say they had no alternatives other than possibly cutting spending on classes and other services.
California bill would promote statewide online college courses
The legislation calls for development of 50 online classes as potential substitutes for the hard-to-get core courses required for graduation at UC, Cal State and community colleges.
UC Merced wants to alter its expansion plans
Administrators from the newest campus in the UC system tell regents they want to build taller and more densely placed classroom buildings and dorms on less acreage.
Using the here and now to get a handle on the hereafter
UC Riverside philosophy professor John Martin Fischer has received a $5-million grant to study immortality, but don't expect any ghost hunting or seances.
Head Start cuts could mean 2,000 fewer seats in L.A. County
As they wait to see whether the cuts are allowed to go forward, educators worry that the ultimate effects could trickle down generations.
After 63 years, Palisades High English teacher closes the book
Rose Gilbert, who retired three weeks ago at 94, achieved celebrity status for being the oldest full-time teacher in the L.A. Unified School District. A drama classroom has been named in her honor.
Moreno Valley school board member gets 14 years for pimping
Mike Rios was convicted in February of running a prostitution ring out of his home.
Stricter state controls placed on teaching interns
Action by California credentialing panel seems to settle a debate over the rights of students who speak only limited English, the effectiveness of interns and the flexibility of districts in hiring instructors.
Review: 'Girl Rising' shows the power of education
Director Richard E. Robbins focuses on nine girls who rose above bad circumstances through schooling. Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway narrate.
Big money doesn't buy much in L.A. school races
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's PAC raised nearly $4 million, much of it from outside interests, on behalf of three school board candidates. But it secured only one seat.
Community college district board gains lawmaker, ex-college president
Mike Eng and Ernest Henry Moreno will join trustees of an overburdened system that must hire a new chancellor. Incumbent Nancy Pearlman will face challenger David Vela in a runoff.
