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California school district under scrutiny after 3-year-old mistakenly released to stranger
During the first week of school, most people would expect teachers to be extra vigilant, but some parents in California say they experienced the opposite.
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‘Minuteman’ mascot scrapped at California school
A California high school can no longer use the “Minuteman” mascot after district leaders dropped the character due to its use of a firearm and concerns about it being offensive.
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Matt Damon praised for ‘Good Will Hunting mode’ defence of teachers’ salaries in resurfaced video
A video of Matt Damon schooling a reporter on the topic of education reform has resurfaced on Twitter/X, drawing widespread praise for the actor.
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Bill to prevent California school textbook bans is in limbo
A state Senate panel put AB 1078 in the "suspense file," but it could come back later.
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From the Marine Corps to the Classroom
After serving in the Marines and working in corporate America, Annie Talley Ochoa finally found her way to the classroom.
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Schools scramble once again to find teachers
Teacher shortages made worse by the pandemic show no signs of easing again this year in many parts of the country.
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California seeks more teachers to combat widespread shortage
California is facing a teacher shortage so severe and widespread that the state school superintendent held a summit Monday to try to recruit more teachers.
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Newsom announces investment to education while some parents claim lack of control over teachings
Gov. Newsom visits Miwok Village Elementary in Elk Grove to ensure freedom for parents and students to learn and decide.
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California Jewish families fight for equal rights in education of disabled children
Three orthodox Jewish families in California who sued the state of California over a law that they say discriminates against religious families with disabled children are appealing a judge’s dismissal of their case.
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'It's hard to say': California superintendent won't condemn school closures despite dismal test scores
California's highest-ranking education official won't say he regrets how long the state relied on remote learning during the pandemic, despite less than half of students statewide currently reading and performing math at grade level.
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What the CEO Act Brings to Homeschool Families
Homeschooling, what an amazing journey! The rise in popularity of homeschooling has brought about a world of benefits and exciting possibilities for families.
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Teachers Can Make $150,000 with the Children's Educational Opportunity Act
Teaching goes beyond being just a job; it is a genuine calling. Teachers, like you, understand the profound impact of shaping young minds and providing them with the finest education possible.
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The Answer is Clear
Compare the Different Approaches to Education
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Show Me the Money
California voters value education and the benefits it provides to our children, our future. That’s why voters in 1988 approve Proposition 98 which amended the California Constitution to mandate a minimum level of 39 percent of the state’s budget be directed towards education.
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How the Children's Educational Opportunity Act Works
With the Children's Educational Opportunity Act (CEO Act) parents, not bureaucrats or central planners, should choose their child's education.
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