School Governance

California school district brings business philosophy to the classroom
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

The San Rafael Schools district is taking the “skills gap” head-on by incorporating business philosophy into the curriculum to better prepare students

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President Obama’s preschool proposal contrasts with California status quo
150 150 Matthew Grant Anson

President Barack Obama brought up several topics that gave us something to chew on, but one thing that particularly made us stop and think were his proposals on preschool education

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Video: One on One with California community college chancellor Brice Harris
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

We had the opportunity to sit down with California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice Harris. With just three months under his belt, the Chancellor explains why he believes better days are on the horizon.

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Contra Costa Latino parents gather to resolve education challenges
150 150 Victor Abalos

Nearly fifty parents from Contra Costa County met face-to-face with representatives of three of the largest school districts in the county to discuss shared concerns about Latino drop-outs, the challenges English Learner students are encountering and the difficulties parents have getting involved.

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Lively discussion marks 100th anniversary of CA direct democracy
150 150 Kim Alexander

We are rapidly approaching the 100 year anniversary of the California initiative process, an occasion celebrated by some and scorned by others. The centennial of the Golden State’s system of direct democracy is provoking many to rethink this process and consider whether it needs an upgrade.

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Public involvement key to government transparency & accountability, says Raya
150 150 John Guenther

CA Fwd Policy Director Richard Raya has been profiled by InnovatingSMART, an organization working to share stories of people and organizations doing innovative work to create systems that improve lives.

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