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Legislation & Advocacy

Budget & Finance

Battle Brewing Between School Districts and State Over Federal Funds Application

While the Governor’s budget proposal takes center stage in Sacramento, several red flags are drawing the attention of education leaders throughout the state. Lobbyists for school districts and county offices are at odds with the administration over accounting tactics...

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Federal Education Budget Tops $49 Billion for Discretionary Programs, Up $3.5 Billion

President Obama's 2011 education budget signals a new direction for federal K-12 education policy with more competitive funding, more flexibility and a focus on the reforms likely to have the greatest impact on student success...

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Curriculum & Instruction

Facilities & Planning

CEP Report on Improving Low-Performing Schools Recommends Data Analysis, Reform Strategies

As more districts and schools enter Program Improvement, the quest to find answers on how to turn around a struggling school intensifies. Many school and district leaders are searching frantically for the program...

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State Schools Chief Jack O'Connell Called for New School Bond at School Facilities Hearing

SPI Jack O’Connell testified at a hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on School Facilities. At the hearing he cited the need for a new school bond to meet the needs of California students in the 21st century...

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Governance & Leadership

Human Resources

Thomas Resigns as California's Secretary of Education after Turbulent Year in Sacramento

California State Secretary of Education Glen W. Thomas announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down as Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Secretary of Education. Thomas cited family reasons for his decision...

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Fingerprinting, Fees Required

New Law Tightens Rules on Classified Volunteers

On October 11, 2009 the Governor signed AB 1025, authored by Assemblywoman Connie Conway (R-Visalia), establishing a requirement for classified employees and volunteers who supervise pupil activity...

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