California
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in California
Artificial Intelligence
Q&A
This District Is Building an AI Chatbot鈥擝ut Not for the 69传媒
A district leader from Arcadia Unified in California discusses how his district is leveraging AI.
Assessment
A District鈥檚 Experiment: What Happens When 69传媒 Do Less Testing?
Los Angeles Unified will excuse some schools from periodic assessments. Supporters hope it will inspire new ways to measure learning.
Education Funding
Billions of Dollars for School Buildings Are on the Ballot This November
Several large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds.
Ed-Tech Policy
Cellphone Restrictions Are Coming to California 69传媒
A new law requires all public schools in California to limit students' access to cellphones during the school day.
Student Well-Being
How a New Law to Suppress Social Media's 'Addictive Feeds' Could Help 69传媒
The law requires parental consent for social media platforms to send notifications to minors during the school day.
Equity & Diversity
Another State Could Mandate Period Education. Will It Catch On?
Few states mandate menstrual education, as lawmakers nationally scrutinize what can be discussed about gender in the classroom.
Education Funding
A Funding Lifeline for Rural 69传媒 Is at Risk, and Not for the First Time
Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them.
School Climate & Safety
Student Pronoun Policies Put Teachers in a Tough Spot
Teachers have to navigate policies that require them to inform parents when students request the use of different pronouns.
Equity & Diversity
Should 69传媒 Tell Parents When 69传媒 Change Pronouns? California Says No
The law bans schools from passing policies that require notifying parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
School & District Management
Principals' Unions Are on the Rise. What Are Their Demands?
Across the country, principals are organizing for better working conditions.
Artificial Intelligence
Los Angeles Unified's AI Meltdown: 5 Ways Districts Can Avoid the Same Mistakes
The district didn't clearly define the problem it was trying to fix with AI, experts say. Instead, it bought into the hype.
States
Why This State Will Take a Class Requirement Off the Ballot鈥擜nd Why It Matters
Asking voters to decide on a curriculum issue could set a tricky precedent, experts say.
Ed-Tech Policy
Tracker
Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in 69传媒?
See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.
Equity & Diversity
A School District Could Offer Reparations to Black Citizens. How It Might Look
Reparations could come in the form of cash payments paid for by donations or a new tax.