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Schools improve in latest ranking
Amid the grim cloud of bad budget news for public education came the encouraging message Thursday that California schools are making significant academic progress in reading, math, science, history and social science. Complete story in the SF Chronicle (click here).
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Multiple Pathways to student success
State Superintendent Jack O'Connell initiated a new effort to examine the potential and benefit of expanding career multiple pathways to increase student success in high school. Get the complete story (click here).
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Pluses and minuses for charter schools
Most students at California's charter schools outperform their peers at traditional public schools, but English-language learners do worse at charter schools, according to a University of Southern California report on charter schools. Complete report in LA Times.
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Dear Scott,
Welcome to our electronic brief for June. In spite of the stormy budget forecast, there is much to celebrate about California education. We challenge you to raise your voice. As high school seniors across the United States receive their diplomas in the coming weeks, the need to improve our secondary schools will be evident in the number of students missing from the graduation stage. Please make your case for educating the Whole Child ... step up to the microphone (click here).
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 California's own to Join Obama's Education Team
Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana (Supt in Pomona) accepted President Obama's offer to serve as Assistant Secretary of Ed under Arnie Duncan. She will be working in the office of elementary and secondary education. An author of numerous articles on her passion for teaching and learning, Dr. T. has proven to be a fantastic superintendent of urban schools. One of her duties at the state department will be to oversee all Title 1 programs. Her ardent belief that all kid's can succeed is an amazing ingredient for positive change. Check out her superintendent's blog.
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The $64,000 Question
TBlogical is a thoughtful blog from TICAL about teaching and learning in a technology-centric world. In their latest blog, Butch Owens, puts a reality-check on what it means to prepare students for the 21st century. He challenges us to think what students will really need to be successful in the world they will lead. He points us to an eye-opening TED video on what our future may hold. Give it a read ... give it a comment!
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Each May the Governor releases a revised budget proposal based on the latest state of the economy. This year, the "May Revise" held until the results of the recent election were confirmed. Our friends at ACSA are heavily involved in the State Budget process, and work closely with legislators and the governor to ensure Proposition 98 is protected and California schools have the resources they need to serve students. ACSA provides regular updates on State Budget machinations to keep members aware of the latest developments. Hop on their mailing list to stay current on budget matters (click here).
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Our colleagues at CUE bring us a goldmine of grant resources through CDW-G. In tight budget times, it may pay well to toss your project name in the grant hat. For greater detilas, click here.
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Charles Haynes makes the case in this month's Education Leadership magazine for that education's highest aim is to create moral and civic habits of the heart. Complete article click here.
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