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2010

August 30

San Jose Unified’s online school a first in the Bay Area Mercury News

Teachers blast LA Times for releasing effectiveness ratings LA Times

August 28

Continue Race to Top NY Times

Crisis in the classroom ABC News

August 27

California schools lose race for the money UCLA IDEA

PCS charter vote delayed due to enrollment question SC Sentinel

Dear President Obama…Sincerely, Parents Across America Washington Post

State of our Schools Santa Cruz Sentinel

August 26

Students to get a voice in teacher performance under new state law LA Times

PCS charter renewal delayed as school, district negotiate SC Sentinel

Giving students an better school lunch LA Times

Union, data system faulted in California’s failed Race to Top Mercury News\

How 5 Race to Top judges scored California Educated Guess

August 25

Local schools up, Obama education plans down AP

As we see it: PCS dispute must end SC Sentinel

We lost again in the Race to the Top.  Now what? California Watch

High school exit exam pass rates rising especially among minorities Mercury News

August 24

LA Times testing series raises more questions Washington Post

$578 million school a shocker Daily News

State delays payments to schools Sacramento Bee

California loses bid for Race to the Top grant LA Times

Civil rights groups criticize Race to the Top competition California Watch

Drive to overhaul low performing school delayed NY Times

August 23

LA Unified presses union on test scores LA Times

CSBA board admits it was in the dark on pay Educated Guess

$578 million school in LA a shocker Associated Press

Wealthy seek Special Ed cash Wall Street Journal

August 20

County Office of Education board leaders hear testimony on renewing PCS charter SC Sentinel

Union leaders say parents should know teachers’ ratings LA Times

August 19

Union leader says parents should know teachers’ ratings LA Times

California truancy bill would crack down on truants’ parents Contra Costa Times

August 18

US schools chief endorses release of teacher data LA Times

Steinberg creates flap over Edujubs dollars Educated Guess

“Outing” teachers of poorly performing students proves difficult California Watch

Student reading scores in state best in years SF Gate

What makes for an effective teacher? The Atlantic

August 17

Times hits raw nerve with data on teachers Educated Guess

County students show modest growth on state tests SC Sentinel

California schools to get $1.2 billion from jobs bill Mercury News

Triumph fades on racial gap in City schools NY Times

Focus on results can make children do worse University of London

August 16

Cultural Council grants bring murals to four county schools SC Sentinel

With schools in crisis, parents organize political pressure groups California Watch

Stalemate increases financial uncertainty for schools AP

Report links school meals with higher attendance Times-Daily

Great Britain to allow junk food back in schools Mirror

August 15

Savvy moms share secrets of back to school shopping SC Sentinel

UCSC researchers win $580,000 grant to study educational success SC Sentinel

August 14

Who’s teaching LA’s kids? LA Times

August 13

Schools pack in more kids to cope with cuts Sacramento Bee

Steinberg’s bottom line: No deep cuts to schools, welfare Sacramento Bee

Identifying gifted students Ed Week

High school rate-your-teacher bill headed to Schwarzenegger Capitol Alert

Political determination salvages funds to keep teachers teaching UCLA IDEA

August 12

Survey shows DeLaveaga teachers not satisfied on the job SC Sentinel

New candidates file for school board seats vacated by incumbents SC Sentinel

Questions arise about spending federal funds SoCal Public Radio

School boards group fears losing members over pay flap Sacramento Bee

Feds to schools: Check is not yet in the mail California Watch

August 11

Many struggling schools on reform list may not get money California Watch

Revised AP courses stress ideas, not facts VC Star

SB 1381 and transition kindergarten California Progress Report

Chefs help craft healthier school food USA Today

Farm fresh or fries: Now much is good nutrition worth? District Administration

August 10

Special Section: $10 Billion Edujobs Bill

House passes emergency legislation to save teacher jobs  Ed Labor

Obama signs bill to prevent teacher layoffs CNN

Jobs bill gets final OK, sends CA $2.5 billion Sacramento Bee

Obama signs $26 billion jobs bill Washington Post

Secretary Duncan: The money will come quickly Ed Week

House clears state aid package Huffington Post

Congress passes bill to save 160,000 teaching jobs Ed Gov

Classroom spending in state drops from 2003 Press Enterprise

Healthy school meals win over secondary pupils Guardian

August 9

Education reformers vs. “new reformers” Washington Post

Chefs cook up ideas for healthy school lunches PBS

Inexperienced companies chase school reform funds NY Times

Putting our brains on hold NY Times

Liposuction approach to school reform Educated Guess

Lesson plan in Boston schools: Don’t go it alone NY Times

Paying the price for cuts Sign on San Diego

States cut preschools from budgets USA Today

August 8

Little as they try, students can’t get a D here NY Times

Kindergarten teachers leave their mark SGV Tribune

August 7

Democrats’ budget proposals include suspension of Prop 98 EdBrief

Education Department deals out big rewards NY Times

Principal: Not the change I had in mind Washington Post

August 6

Schools at risk of presenting “serious harm” get no relief California Watch

State aid passes Senate Huffington Post

School lunch programs expanded LA Times

August 5

Attorneys say Pacific Collegiate needs to give preference to students in district SC Sentinel

Diversity debate convulses elite high school NY Times

Senate passes teachers jobs bill Ed/Labor

Senate passes Child Nutrition Act NY Times

Trying to work with, not against, President Obama Washington Post

Mayoral control means zero accountability Washington Post

August 4

New curriculum standards will take years to implement California Watch

Edujobs clears key hurdle Ed Week

The Senate’s important lunch date NY Times

California approves national education standards Sacramento Bee

California signs on to education standards LA Times

How a national standard will affect the education industry American Public Radio

Do competitive grants hurt equal opportunity? National Journal

Weeding out under-performing charters LA Times

August 3

Scotts Valley parents rally community to pitch in for schools SC Sentinel

Michelle Obama: A food bill we need Washington Post

August 2

California and Utah only states shortening school year California Watch

Eating away at education: Math doesn’t add up Inside Bay Area

A simple degree path LA Times

Clock ticking on school lunch legislation Ed Week

August 1

Obama’s Race to the Top will not improve Education Huffington Post

Teachers should lead, follow or get out of the way Mercury News

The promise and peril of Race to the Top LA Times

Award-winning school seeking new charter SC Sentinel

July 31

LAUSD, Oakland may not get federal turn around dollars Educated Guess

Report co-author discusses state of school funding Fox and Hounds

Board seeks to shutter failing charter schools SF Gate

July 30

The fight over education in Washington NY Times

Obama defends education initiative LA Times

Obama, Education Snooki… Washington Post

Parents who saved 107 teaching jobs offer grass root tips to others Mercury News

July 29

President Obama on Education The White House

Obama defends education policies Washington Post

Brown unveils education reform plan LA Times

Duncan outlines equity agenda Ed Week

“Hard Truth” on education Wall Street Journal

July 28

Senate panel approves Race to the Top renewal Ed Week

July 27

The “quiet revolution”: Comments by Ed Secty Arne Duncan EdGov

California selected finalist in Race to the Top, round 2 CDE

California wins federal charter school grant CDE

ESEA renewal stagnates Washington Post

Smaller school districts also cutting instructional days California Watch

Local boards win appeal on charter schools SF Gate

President Obama to defend education plan Politico

Civil rights groups skewer Obama education policy Washington Post

Linking courses to careers improves grad rates SF Gate

July 26

California could adopt national English, Math standards Mercury News

CSBA Scott Plotkin’s troubling resignation Educated Guess

Online K-12 education surging, but it’s “buyer beware” Sacramento Bee

Civil rights groups call for new education agenda Ed Week

$71 million stimulus delay stuns education advocates California Watch

July 24

California school board exec resigns under fire Sacramento Bee

Bay Area parents coalesce to work to reform education funding Mercury News

Not much left but employee costs in schools budget Voice of San Diego

Kids school meals need day in Senate The Hill

July 23

Oakland schools struggle, but Emeryville points the way up NY Times

As budget crisis crippled schools, $71 million sat unused California Watch

Study shows more money invested in education administrators than teachers and students Flash Report

Parents form Educracy, set goals for 2012 Educated Guess

Parents plot a lunch revolution at one DC school Grist

July 22

Santa Cruz schools grapple with how to feed students SC Sentinel

Charter revocation rules not yet final Educated Guess

July 21

Six Santa Cruz County schools land on state’s “emergency” list SC Sentinel

Simitian now favors “junior” kindergarten  Educated Guess

State switch to US school standards debated SF Gate

Cutting food stamps for the Race to the Top Washington Post

July 20

Open enrollment’s dazed and confused start Educated Guess

Bill Gates’ school crusade Business Week

Education money may be cut from House bill CNN

“Waiting for Superman”, a review Rachel Norton

July 19

Emergency declaration in schools triggers anger, confusion California Watch

A popular principal wounded by government’s good intentions NY Times

Pupil data hostage to Sacramento feud Bay Citizen

Low income preschoolers in freefall New American Media

Anybody up there care about the schools? California Progress

School year shrinking as budget crisis grows SF Gate

July 18

Parcel tax raises issues of fairness San Diego Union

July 17

Yes to Common Core, plus 8th grade Algebra Educated Guess

State leaders support school breakfast Ed Brief

California OKs bad school list for transfers SF Gate

SBE approves emergency open enrollment provisions Ed Brief

For parents, shortened school year raises anxiety, costs California Watch

House bill would make school lunches healthier AP

July 16

Majority of state’s largest districts cut calendar amid budget cuts California Watch

Comparing state districts on length of school year (graphic) California Watch

School board members agonize over shorter school year California Watch

House panel votes for another year of Race to Top Ed Week

July 15

State board of Education plans to declare emergency in 1,000 schools California Watch

End of federal stimulus money to trigger teacher layoffs nationwide Oakland Tribune

Santa Cruz City Schools reinstates old positions SC Sentinel

Squabble over $10 billion for teachers delays war money CS Monitor

Alternatives to exit exam for the disabled Educated Guess

Proposed legislation would make it easier for districts to pass parcel taxes Whittier Daily News

Involve parents, Duncan proposes Ed Week

Sen. Lincoln, Rep. Miller appeal to Obama for Child Nutrition bill support Obamafoodorama

Child Nutrition Act: House amendments Ed/Labor

July 14

Gates Foundation is playing pivotal role in education changes Washington Post

July 13

Second lawsuit seeks billions more for California schools LA Times

Schwarzenegger suggests ending public school’s superintendent office California Watch

Obama’s school-aid showdown LA Times

Duncan: Congress needs to act now on school money SF Gate

Hard lessons from a turned-around school Ed Week

July 12

The problem with giving schools $1.8 billion more Capitol Alert

Senator’s logic for fighting RTTT cuts Washington Post

The creativity crisis Newsweek

School districts back lawsuit SGV Tribune

Congress can ensure nutrition act’s success Roll Call

July 9

Santa Cruz school district avoids layoffs SC Sentinel

Feinstein objects to cuts in K-12 jobs bill Educated Guess

Michelle Obama hosts Let’s Move live chat Obamafoodorama

Farr and USDA taste Pajaro school food SC Sentinel

AVID college acceptance rates SVRNN

July 8

Aptos High’s robot wins international acclaim SC Sentinel

None of leading candidates graduated from CA public schools California Watch

Most on “worst” schools list pursue federal grants Educated Guess

July 7

The ABCs of saving a failing school NPR

Grand Jury urges districts to merge Educated Guess

July 6

California teacher layoffs hit low performing schools hard Sacramento Bee

Governor should use final months to push for school finance reform Mercury News

July 5

Needed: A way to finance the schooling we demand SF Gate

Teachers union shuns Obama aides at convention NY Times

July 2

Three decades of underfunding public education Educated Guess

California’s high school dropout crisis California Progress

Is 2010 the year of the education documentary? USA Today

Tom Colicchioo of “Top Chef” urges school lunch funding USA Today

Fix unhealthy school lunches ABC News

Agriculture Secretary discusses Child Nutrition USDA

July 1

Budget cuts likely to widen gap between rich, poor schools in LA USA Today

Pajaro Valley seeks $3 million in school reform grants SC Sentinel

PVUSD gets food grant SC Sentinel

Witnesses lined up for Child Nutrition hearings Obamafoodorama

100% of South Side Chicago school’s first class headed for college Sun Times

June 30

Lawmakers face challenge over school “watch” list California Report

California schools hit reality wall Sacramento Bee

More California schools may not be able to pay bills, State reports Mercury News

June 29

Could $416 million push schools to reform? California Watch

House to hold hearing on school nutrition bill Food Safety News

Tater Tots aren’t vegetables Alternet

June 28

Libraries fading as school budget crisis deepens SF Gate

A golden apple and a pink slip LA Times

House schedules first Child Nutrition hearings Obamafoodorama

Smart report on teacher evaluations Educated Guess

Interventions can help middle schoolers ward off diabetes USA Today

Taking no prisoners in San Diego schools Voice of San Diego

June 25

School is turned around, but cost gives pause NY Times

Teachers in LA & SF will see more cutbacks, pink slips California Watch

Schools brace for cliff as stimulus money runs out Voice of San Diego

Chipotle: Donates to school lunch in exchange for spam Yahoo Biz

June 24

A California high school that values college and the real world NY Times

Online learning to drive charter schools innovation Educated Guess

June 23

Bill would ensure more equitable teacher layoff process Mercury News

Governor insists: End seniority-based layoffs Educated Guess

Ravitch to Obama: Change course before it’s too late Washington Post

Parents in Santa Monica raise money for schools NPR

June 22

Fight brewing over new controls for charter schools Educated Guess

Arne Duncan’s opposition: A partial list Washington Post

School food cheat sheet Culinate

June 21

Slowing graduation rate big problem in state SF Gate

Schools budget calls for hard cuts across the board SF Gate

Pass Martinez Congressman’s Child Nutrition Bill  SF Gate

June 18

County Office of Education passes 2010-11 budget SC Sentinel

Simitian discusses school finance, budgets with school leaders SC Sentinel

Newsweek’s “Best” list has plenty from California Educated Guess

June 17

Middle school music lessons enhance algebra skills Miller-McCune

Shutting out parents Ed Week

Bill would redshirt 4 year olds from Kindergarten California Watch

June 16

Quest for best could kill kindergarten bill Educated Guess

Making sure kids are ready for kindergarten SJ Mercury News

Financing public schools in today’s recession EdWeek

June 15

Bill would keep children under 5 out of school SF Gate

Darrell Steinberg’s bill to prevent disproportionate teacher layoffs District 6

Bravo TV’s Top Chef to take on national school lunch challenge Obamafoodorama

Newsweek top 100 high schools Newsweek

States seek federal waivers to cut special education Ed Week

June 14

Grad rate falls 5% in a decade Educated Guess

Education initiatives hit political headwinds Ed Week

Charter school leaders charged with stealing over $200,000 LA Times

June 12

Peer review sinks state application California Watch

Maintenance, administration biggest casualties in state budget cuts Oakland Tribune

“Lunch Line”: A meaty lesson for movie goers The Atlantic

June 10

California school budget cuts survey results California Department of Education

Little known San Jose educator lands atop heap Mercury News

Big showing by little known Larry Aceves Educated Guess

Congressman proposes $8 billion for child nutrition Washington Post

Factsheet: Improve child nutrition act of 2010 Obamafoodorama

House announces new child nutrition legislation Ed/Labor

June 9

Santa Cruz schools reach deal with classified employees  SC Sentinel

A+ teachers close out their grade books Mercury News

Run-off shaping up in state school superintendent race Sacramento Bee

Parent activists come together Educated Guess

A new vision for school reform The Nation

Pay to play revealed in school documents California Watch

Reforming school food Hartford Courant

Small changes steer kids in school lunch Washington Post

June 8

PCS, school district reach tentative lease agreement SC Sentinel

California should consider common core standards for education Mercury News

Leg Analyst predicts Prop 98 suspension Educated Guess

Election Day: Teachers unions vs. EdVoice Ed Week

School lunches on the chopping block Wall Street Journal

The end of the “stupid class” Voice of San Diego

School lunches on the chopping block Wall Street Journal

June 7

Educators are opposed to Obama’s school plan  New York Times

Major cuts: High schools face hard lessons USA Today

Number crunching mom, commercial property tax and school funding Huffington Post

Parent volunteers help lift San Jose schools SF Gate

Arne Duncan: The President goes to high school Huffington Post

Skeptics named to common core commission Educated Guess

Nutritious food to be rolled out across SF school district SF Gate

June 4

Race to Sanity NY Times

Secret to good grades lies with friend choice California Watch

LAO budget overview: recommends suspending Prop 98 LAO Office (pdf)

With public money, online charters grow Bay Citizen

New immigrants, same old confounding issue Educated Guess

Chefs Move to Schools launched at White House today Obamafoodorama

June 3

Lawmakers vote to raise kindergarten age LA Times

Romero, Torlakson head crowded field for top education job Capitol Weekly

San Diego schools improperly siphoned student funds California Watch

June 2

New school standards could come with hefty price tag California Watch

Final version of common standards released Ed Week

A failing grade for public school funding LA Times

Schwarzenegger: We’re too big to ignore Educated Guess

Budget pressures heighten school-district disputes Mercury News

June 1

Half of English learners left behind Educated Guess

School libraries axed at cash-starved districts California Watch

Alan Pagano: Budget indecision and delay SC Sentinel

California’s dilemma over standards SF Gate

May 29

Santa Cruz teachers, administrators come to agreement SC Sentinel

A lawsuit for adequate education funding Beyond Chron

Assembly Speaker introduces bill to bring $5.8 billion to schools EdBrief

School suit offers chance for reform Sacramento Bee

Natomas Unified closes all elementary libraries Sacramento Bee

In defense of teachers Newsweek

May 27

Santa Cruz City Schools budget expected to grow worse in coming years SC Sentinel

SCHS student group organizes forum calling for peace SC Sentinel

Harbor High teen promotes clothes with a conscience SC Sentinel

New push launched for education jobs bill Ed Week

Is CALPADS unfixable? No answer yet Educated Guess

100,000 teachers nationwide face layoffs Washington Post

Michelle Obama launches Chefs Move to Schools Obamafoodorama

May 26

Three Santa Cruz preschool co-ops fight to remain open Good Times

Voters face tough choice: Pay up or shut down SF Gate

Mayor’s fiancee brings tough on education talk to Sacramento Sacramento Bee

Unions balk again to RTTT Educated Guess

May 25

Lawsuit moves school duel to new level Sacramento Bee

Californians say don’t cut our schools Progress Report

Charter schools sue LA district over insufficient space California Watch

Harkin opts not to attach eujobs to war bill EdWeek

May 24

Flush with success,  Cupertino parents share success Mercury News

State again denied education stimulus funds California Watch

Today we speak with Secretary Duncan EdWeek

Mayor Johnson seeks more clout in Sacramento education Sacramento Bee

Flawed assumptions distort education funding debate UCLA IDEA

Mr. Secretary, listen to us teachers Educated Guess

May 21

Irrational, unstable and insufficient funding Educated Guess

Closing gaps in Obama’s blueprint for schools Education Sector

May 20

Lawsuit seeks to reform state education financing SC Sentinel

School improvement models face opposition in Congress Ed Week

Longtime Eastside preschool must move SC Sentinel

Litigation alert: Longterm funding lawsuit to be filed today Educated Guess

Senate to consider $23 billion for schools Reuters

Dept of Ed launches Teacher Incentive Fund Dept of Education

May 19

California legislative analyst backs targeted tax increases Sacramento Bee

US Education chief warns 300,00 jobs could be lost Boston Globe

Schools for sale, inquire at US Dept of Ed EdWeek

Massachusetts leads, California lags Educated Guess

May 18

Legislative Analyst offers analysis of Governor’s May Revisions LAO

Teachers union tells Steinberg to halt education cuts Sacramento Bee

The teachers’ unions’ last stand NY Times

San Marino turns to private donations to stop teacher layoffs Pasadena Star

Michelle Obama gets billion dollar commitment from food giants Obamafoodorama

May 17

Governor seeks more budget cuts in May Revise EdBrief

Time for bold action to save teachers’ jobs The White House

Push to renew ESEA faces steep hurdles EdWeek

Amid the havoc, K-12 spared for now Educated Guess

Working toward a healthier tomorrow Let’s Move

Lunch sales down in Los Gatos/Saratoga Mercury News

Ag Secretary Vilsack highlights efforts to improve school nutrition USDA

May 16

Average students shine with help from AVID program Kansas City Star

Let No Child Sit Behind US News & World Report

Politico interview: Melody Barnesof Let’s Move  Fredricksburg News

Thin school lunch producing fat kids SF Gate

May 15

Pink slips: A yearly drill for teachers SC Sentinel

AVID is a proven investment in helping students succeed Seattle Times

USDA beefs up school meat safety program USA Today

Obama administration supports measure to avoid teacher layoffs Washington Post

May 14

County students strut their stuff at International Science Fair SC Sentinel

Santa Cruz High student Shamik Mascharak wins big at Science Fair SC Sentinel

State releases annual API ranking report Sacramento Bee

Modesto teachers reach deal: Less pay, more kids Modesto Bee

May 13

Santa Cruz City Schools administrators agree to nine days without pay SC Sentinel

County schools rank among the best and worst in the state SC Sentinel

LA Unified barred from budgetary teacher layoffs LA Times

Long Beach school district to cut five days KPCC

Non-stop work on the Race to the Top Educated Guess

Richmond school home to innovative teaching model CBS 5

Taking back school reform: A conversation Teacher Magazine

May 12

UCSF scientists partner with public schools SF Gate

Recommendations from White House on childhood obesity Washington Post

Say what, Secretary Duncan? Washington Post

Average students shine with AVID program Seattle Times

AVID nets Maryland students $2 million in scholarships WBAL

Love, lunch, community: School food reform Huffington Post

May 11

Pacific Elementary lunch program lands in documentary Mercury News

Socioeconomic status replacing race in school assignments EdWeek

Even in Silicon Valley, college isn’t for everyone Mercury News

Schools scooping up outside money to keep moving in tough times Sign on San Diego

May 10

Deep cuts likely in updated state budget SF Gate

Intel International Science & Engineering Fair opens in San Jose Mercury News

School district may make volunteering mandatory Mercury News

May 7

Shorter week, bigger gap Education Sector

Questions remain over states second attempt at Race California Watch

US schools add fresh food without busting budgets Reuters

After flag flap, officers added to Live Oak High School Mercury News

Californians on public education: PPIC survey results California Progress

May 6

Pacific Collegiate faces $50,000 deficit next year SC Sentinel

State education cuts hurt economy SF Gate

Bill would define state education organization EdBrief

Saving the teachers New York Times

May 5

California can redirect $2 billion in redevelopment money toward schools Sacramento Bee

LAO releases update on school district finance and flexibility Legislative Analyst’s Office

Cash strapped districts shift their dollars Educated Guess

Parent activist says lasting change must come from “bottom-up” California Progress Report

Palo Alto, Menlo Park school parcel taxes pass by a wide margin Mercury News

May 4

School funding leaves gifted students behind SF Gate

Education chief vies to become partner of local schools NY Times

California rejoins Race to Top, sort of LA Times

Fact-checking Poizner & Whitman Educated Guess

May 3

California bill seeks to raise age for kindergarten Business Week

Moreno Valley High’s AVID program scores big Press-Enterprise

AVID designation gives school access to special curriculum North Bay Business Journal

Lousy school lunches fuel child obesity Philadelphia Inquirer

May 2

Pagano: Performance pay for teachers: Let’s try it! SC Sentinel

Santa Cruz killings a wake up call for residents SC Sentinel

Despite push, success at charter schools is mixed NY Times

Principled San Jose teen stands up to principal Mercury News

May 1

Court slaps states wrist in Algebra 1 case Educated Guess

Sugary school meals hit lobbyists sweet spot SF Gate

“Daily Show” attends Hacienda la Puente school board meeting SGV Tribune

California mayors gather to discuss student drop out rate Sacramento Bee

April 30

Survey finds growing worry over California school cuts SF Gate

Rivals vie for job of California schools chief Ed Week

Is teacher tenure still necessary? NPR

California Budget Report: Adult Education Ed Brief

Americans want a healthier school lunch NPR

RAND study recommends major changes for NCLB EdBrief

April 29

Santa Cruz schools finalize teacher layoffs SC Sentinel

Steve Poizner: What’s that smell? This American Life

California takes new tack in federal school funding LA Times

A common-sense educator LA Times

The latest national security threat: Obesity Washington Post

April 28

Public Policy Institute of California releases Californians & Education Survey

Cuts to schools worry Californians Educated Guess

Not all charter schools succeed SJ Mercury News

Did congress authorize Race to Top? Ed Week

April 27

Needs of “whole child” may factor in ESEA renewal Ed Week

April 26

Molly Brown: A teenager blossoms through the arts SC Sentinel

Grant gives Soquel High students a chance to pursue green careers SC Sentinel

Oakland teachers stage one-day strike over contract dispute California Watch

When the system works NY Times

Trouble ahead for new stimulus bill Educated Guess

California weighs longshot bid for school funds SF Gate

School furloughs leave parents in the lurch SJ Mercury News

Unions, states clash in Race to the Top Wall Street Journal

Last teacher in, first out? City has another idea New York Times

April 25

One option for SC schools: Shorten calendar SC Sentinel

Silicon Valley companies must collaborate to help schools SJ Mercury News

April 23

Spending flexibility at whose expense? Educated Guess

House approves PE bill Ed Week

April 22

Santa Cruz schools approve retirements, rescind layoffs SC Sentinel

Teachers unions need to be more accountable, less stubborn Sacramento Bee

Orange County teaches strike California Watch

Local school districts dismiss class size reductions Sacramento Bee

SC Parents unite against underage drinking KSBW

Neediest schools should be able to keep their best teachers SJ Mercury News

Charter schools won’t save the school system US News & World Report

Wonderland PTA’s open letter to Schwarzenegger Huffington Post

Duncan prescribes drastic measures for schools NPR

April 21

LA Unified OKs deal to shorten school year LA Times

Schwarzenegger backs deal that would change teacher dismissal standards LA Times

April 20

School districts warn of even deeper teacher cuts New York Times

US tapping SF school’s recipe for success SF Gate

Facing unfit recruits, military leaders target school food USA Today

New LA study affirms benefits of preschool LA Times

Teacher training no boon for student math scores Ed Week

Jamie Oliver improves Huntington’s eating habits Washington Post

Five ways to change school food Martha Stewart

April 19

Bill would end layoffs by seniority Educated Guess

Sacramento area schools try to serve healthier food Sacramento Bee

April 18

Increasing number of students will face shortened school year California Watch

Alan Pagano: Merit pay for teachers SC Sentinel

Push for new kindergarten cut-off Educated Guess

Jamie Oliver launches online campaign for healthy eating in schools Mashable

Oakland schools fact-finding report released SF Gate

Documentary shows no “Superman” salvation for schools  Ed Week

April 17

Ramon Cortines: California’s bad news affects reform Huffington Post

Senator Harkin proposes $23 billion jobs bill for teachers Washington Post

School lunch revolution Santa Rosa Press Democrat

April 16

Santa Cruz City Schools, teachers locked in stalemate over cost-cutting plan SC Sentinel

April 15

Duncan urges new aid to save education jobs Ed Week

A revolution in school lunches Time

Santa Ana schools will undergo drastic reforms for federal funds California Watch

Obama’s plan to reward schools for innovation sparks debate Washington Post

Parents work to rejuvenate a public school Philadelphia Inquirer

April 14

Charter schools: Are they always a salvation? Ventura County Star

Older, wiser kindergarten classes considered by state lawmakers SC Sentinel

April 13

Facts don’t lie. Students paying the price for the Governor’s education cuts California Progress

Districts considering shorter school year Ed Week

Even Megan Fox knows California has an education crisis Washington Post

April 12

Standardized tests’ holy grail Educated Guess

Childhood obesity summit overview White House.gov

April 11

Teachers agree to shorten LAUSD school year LA Times

PVUSD considers extending furloughs to support staff SC Sentinel

April 10

More pain ahead for local governments as property tax revenues projected to fall again SC Sentinel

Three perspectives on California’s education funding crisis UCLA IDEA

LAUSD parents respond to shorter school year Annenberg radio (audio)

April 9

California’s big whiff on education reform money LA Daily News

Let districts decide on Race to Top Educated Guess

White House summit on childhood obesity White House.gov

First Lady asks kids to be Let’s Move campaign ambassadors Obamafoodorama

Megan Fox takes on Arnold Schwarzenegger Sacramento Bee

April 8

Breaking down the Child Nutrition Act The Atlantic

A poster school for failed reforms Educated Guess

California’s school funding woes hit home Sacramento Bee

New force for STEM education Educated Guess

April 7

Silicon Valley foundation rescues summer school Educated Guess

A new agenda for school reform Washington Post

Restructuring “restructuring” Education Sector

April 6

“Food Revolution” A school food reform expert speaks The Atlantic

States skeptical about Race to Top school aid contest New York Times

Lasting lessons of a teacher who delivered LA Times

Monterey County educators look to Chula Vista for schools that shine Monterey Herald

April 5

Race to Top should be left behind SF Gate

April 2

California’s schools: From bad to worse The Economist

Scotts Valley teachers weighing some furloughs to save some jobs SC Sentinel

Evaluating teachers not as simple as it seems SJ Mercury News

Facing deep cuts, more schools make fiscal “watch” list California Watch

Charter schools and segregation Detroit Free Press

Advanced Placement: Good for top students, oversold to others? USA Today

April 1

Santa Cruz city, school leaders meet to discuss gangs, cost-saving measures SC Sentinel

When less means more: a shorter school year LA Times

Public pay gap Daily News

Weak school plan brings harsh words from Obama officials California Watch

Natural Bridges students honored for environmentalism SC Sentinel

Race to the Top’s blackmail while California schools suffer Calitics

Coming to a school near you? California budget cuts California Budget Project

Preschool education extremely important The Reporter

March 31

Santa Cruz teachers union, district inch closer to agreement SC Sentinel

Legendary teacher Jaime Escalante dies at 79 LA Times

Charter school supporters Austin and Arakov nominated to state school board LA Times

State board of education looks at Alisal schools KSBW

Middle schools try radically different algebra strategies OC Register

Schools say LAUSD not abiding by legal agreement Daily News

March 30

Parent, charter activist named to State Board of Education Educated Guess

Scotts Valley High School field a drainage nightmare SC Sentinel

Race to the Top judges give state low score Educated Guess

Jamie Oliver’s school dinners shown to have improved academic results The Guardian

March 29

San Jose teachers extend day, gratis Educated Guess

Bigger classes seen as a step backward Daily Bulletin

Soquel Union schools to offer 2-year kindergarten next fall SC Sentinel

Senator Yee looks to blunt effect of Texas curriculum changes California Watch

Delaware and Tennessee win Race to the Top Ed Week

School lunch gets an upgrade CNN

San Diego schools zig on reforms while Obama zags Voice of San Diego

Sacramento City teachers disagree over concessions Sacramento Bee

Math wars erupt over national standards SJ Mercury News

March 28

Santa Cruz county parent-aided preschool face tough future SC Sentinel

LA school unions agree to cut days from school calendar LA Times

New Madera County a model of the future Fresno Bee

March 27

The school food revolution will be televised The Atlantic

Bill on school lunch scaled back, criticism is not NY Times

March 26

Is common core good for California? Educated Guess

Strengthening the Child Nutrition Act Share our Strength

The School Lunch Project Fed up with Lunch

ESEA blueprint faces legislative hurdles Ed Week

March 25

Santa Cruz teachers lash out at district on retirement incentive SC Sentinel

Santa Cruz police, schools introduce new gang prevention program SC Sentinel

PVUSD trustees shorten school year by a week SC Sentinel

State shares rock bottom in US reading scores SF Gate

20 years of reform have done little for struggling California schools California Watch

No Child Left Behind, reform killing public education US News & World Report

Are teachers unions to blame for failing schools? NPR

Data details on worst schools due out Educated Guess

School lunch boost means painful cuts SF Gate

From Mrs. Obama’s Garden NY Times

SFUSD brings equity to the table BeyondChron

Sweeping school lunch bill clears Senate USA Today

March 24

Too many students forced to retake Algebra Educated Guess

Putting the “F” in “Freshman” Voice of San Diego

NAEP reading results disappointing Ed Week

To fix school lunch program, CD turns to restaurateur Washington Post

State initiative would allow school districts to pass parcel taxes with 55% Inside BayArea

Parents fight for right to sell treats at school NPR

Green Dot to close Justice Charter School LA Times

Try again Secretary Duncan, it’s not too late Ed Week

March 23

Are music, art programs in Santa Cruz at risk? KSBW (video)

Music, art programs at risk in Santa Cruz KSBW (text)

Selling salad to students Baker City Herald

March 22

San Jose teachers take shorter school year AND longer school days Educated Guess

Nearly half of California’s largest school districts eye shorter school year California Watch

Feds look at Davis’ innovative lunches Davis Enterprise

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution debuts on ABC ABC TV

Lunch: The Film featured at Environmental Film Festival Bird Nest Productions

Longer recess sought to deter child obesity Star Press

Healthy school lunches and cafeteria ladies who compost Huffington Post

March 21

Alan Pagano: Cedar Falls high school — fire them all? SC Sentinel

March 20

Blanche Lincoln’s dismal school lunch bill Grist

Jamie Oliver aims to make school lunches more healthful LA Times

AVID pleads with school board Atascadero News

Healthy school lunch helps feed children’s  mind — and body Chicago Sun-Times

When stomach’s growl, learning falters Hunger in California

March 19

Gault Elementary holds math festival SC Sentinel

The push back on charter schools NY Times

Small changes made a big difference at one school Voice of San Diego

Could school bus ads save school budgets? ABC News

March 18

Variety show to benefit local schools SC Sentinel

CSU wants remedial course completion prior to Freshman year SJ Mercury News

Teachers unions slam Obama K-12 proposals Ed Week

Senator proposes $4.5 billion for child nutrition Washington Post

US Senator seeks junk food ban, school lunch boost Reuters

What are food companies doing about childhood obesity? Food Politics

March 17

Schwarzenegger wants more time, feedback on Race to Top Capitol Alert

Santa Cruz school officials: We have no retirement agreement yet SC Sentinel

Dear Texas: Please shut up. Sincerely, History SF Gate

Historians blast new Texas history curriculum Washington Post

Education reform: Will Obama plan get bipartisan support? Time

LA task force urges big changes in tenure, pay Educated Guess

Taking the bake out of bake sale NY Times

An antidote to Ravitch whiplash Ed Week

First Lady to food providers: Hurry up on healthy food Reuters

Michelle Obama talks anti-obesity to food giants Huffington Post

Lincoln unveils healthy, hunger-free kids act US Senator Lincoln

Food fight Campus Progress

March 16

Nearly 400 local educators receive preliminary pink slips by deadline SC Sentinel

Pink slips sent to thousands of California teachers Business Week

Steinberg calls for legislature to ensure state meets school funding pledge California Watch

Overhauling No Child Left Behind LA Times

Obama’s blueprint for California Educated Guess

Array of hurdles awaits new education agenda NY Times

The difference is education Capitol Notes

LA Unified panel recommends change in teacher evaluations LA Times

Interest turns to ESEA plan’s chance of passing Education Week

Michelle Obama in Newsweek Obamafoodorama

School lunches linked to kids obesity WebMD

March 15

Education for a more competitive America & better future White House

Administration reveals ESEA blueprint Ed Week

Changes to No Child Left Behind would affect schools differently Washington Post

The big idea? It’s bad education policy LA Times

Run harder or quit Race to the Top? Educated Guess

California’s public schools send out 22,000 pink slips LA Times

The fallout from teacher firings Boston Globe

State pushes turn around on a school turned around and around Voice of San Diego

Children who eat school purchased meals more likely to be obese Cardiology Today

Michelle Obama: Why I’m fighting childhood obesity Newsweek

Two school farms: A weekend of community Livable Future

March 14

School districts in Santa Cruz County brace for cuts SC Sentinel

Radical reform: Watsonville High faces new changes SC Sentinel

Let’s try a No Legislator Left Behind approach SC Sentinel

County science fair outgrows Civic Auditorium SC Sentinel

Governor’s statement on low performing schools Office of the Governor

Obama calls for major change in education law NY Times

March 12

Feds delay education stimulus funding amid concerns over state’s accounting California Watch

Retired educator Alan Pagano says he won’t run for office SC Sentinel

Five Pajaro Valley schools among states lowest achievers SC Sentinel

Failing schools list is final Educated Guess

Exploring shared services is a conversation worth having EdBrief

Why Obama/Duncan should read Linda Darling Hamilton’s new book Washington Post

March 11

Santa Cruz school board calls on state to fund education SC Sentinel

State replaces 3 dozen schools on “worst” list Educated Guess

US public eduction needs a bailout American Public Media

Kansas City to shutter 50% of district schools CNN

Panel proposes single standard for all schools NY Times

Diane Ravitch: Why I changed my mind about school reform Wall Street Journal

Why is there so much unhealthy food in schools? Fooducate

Does fighting obesity also mean fighting corporations? Food Politics

SF students ask Pelosi for better school food SF Gate

It takes a rocket scientist to fix school food Huffington Post

We’re sorry about school lunch Simple Good & Tasty

March 10

Stimulus money on hold Educated Guess

Feds to California: Prove maintenance of effort EdWeek

Federal agency to investigate LA schools LA Times

Lag time in tracing tainted food puts kids at risk USA Today

Education activists need strategy beyond marches BeyondChron

March 9

Imperfect list of “worst” schools Educated Guess

California must press ahead with second Race to Top application SJ Mercury News

Three Pajaro Valley schools named among states lowest achieving SC Sentinel

Controversial school list link to state’s quest for federal funds California Watch

School food advocacy beyond the $1 billion Healthy Schools Campaign

March 8

Bailing out schools: More taxes or reforms? SC Sentinel

California to list 187 lowest performing schools SJ Mercury News

Lincoln plans to increase nutrition spending AgWeek

Teachers agree: End “quality-blind” layoffs Educated Guess

Districts explore four day week Wall Street Journal

March 7

Former “No Child” advocate turns critic NPR

Did Governor snooker legislature? SJ Mercury News

Fix the shortfall yourself, Sacramento SF Gate

March 6

Why did California fail Race to Top test? SF Gate

Questions sink two Schwarzenegger school board appointees California Watch

No Child law is highlight of hearings on education NY Times

First, let’s fire all of the teachers Huffington Post

Snack food is on a roll,  but under attack Star Telegram

March 5

Day of action roundup IDEA

As public education goes, so goes California SJ Mercury News

California disqualified from receiving federal school funds LA Times

Schwarzenegger seeks bolder action as state loses out on federal schools funds Sacramento Bee

Big cuts, high anxiety in Cupertino Educated Guess

Race to the top means more than just new charter laws California Watch

Jamie Oliver vs. the school lunch Time

School lunch program can reverse child obesity California Watch

Fixing school lunch in America Slow Food USA

Advocates argue school lunch could be healthier and cheaper KTVU (video)

For healthier kids, increase federal school lunch budget Washington Post

March 4

Layoffs and reductions approved by Santa Cruz City Schools board SC Sentinel

Education rallying begins early as K-12 and college leaders speak SC Sentinel

Prop 98 fight at core of state budget debate Capitol Weekly

A brief Proposition 98 primer Capitol Weekly

California’s charter schools earn a failing grade on civil rights Huffington Post

March 3

PVUSD deal calls for shorter school years SC Sentinel

Furious times at Central Falls Educated Guess

Kids feed Capitol Hill to beef up school lunch money NPR

Jamie Escalante battles cancer LA Times

Some question new power held by school site councils Bakersfield.com

March 2

Business and schools need to help one another SJ Mercury News

Obama backs rewarding districts that police failing schools NY Times

State on no one’s Race to Top short list Educated Guess

Michelle Obama talks to school food group Chicago Sun Times

In middle school, charting their course to college and beyond NY Times

Can kids sweat their way to academic excellence? Great Schools

March 1

March 4 Day of Action: Historic day for education? SC Sentinel

Schools in state fired up for Day of Action SF Gate

Death and the Life of the Great American School System by Diane Ravitch LA Times

Helping America become a grad nation The White House blog

Diane Ravitch’s conversion The Educated Guess

Michelle Obama: Small things make a difference Washington Post

AVID helps students in the middle to succeed Arizona Republic

How a DC school puts fresh food on lunchroom tables Washington Post

February 26

State delays list of lowest performers Educated Guess

Making schools the model for healthier environments RWJF

Historic opportunity to advance health & nutrition of our kids Let’s Move

February 25

Santa Cruz City Schools board hears from Adult Ed, parcel tax proponents SC Sentinel

US students need to play catch-up Obama says LA Times

Schwarzenegger appoints new Education Secretary SF Gate

A vote to fire all teachers at a failing high school NY Times

Are school lunches setting kids up for obesity? Alternet

First Lady aims for kids in top physical shape Washington Post

First Lady talks Let’s Move Obamafoodorama

Michelle Obama shares the emotion behind her movement Washington Post

February 24

Orchard planted at Bay View to teach sustainability SC Sentinel

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack presents vision for Child Nutrition USDA

What works in middle schools Educated Guess

Vilsack highlights Youtube

Obama prods states to raise academic standards SF Gate

Securing our future through our children’s health Huffington Post

LA teachers gain control of 22 campuses in reform effort LA Times

February 23

Scotts Valley schools: bond or parcel tax to reduce budget woes SC Sentinel

Live discussion: How will you pay for college SC Sentinel

Over 900 pink slips likely for SF schools SF Gate

Rae Belisle leaving EdVoice Educated Guess

Obama plan would tie Title 1 to college/career standards Ed Week

California schools served recalled meat Food Safety News

February 22

Ed groups ask Duncan to reject waiver Educated Guess

Obama to propose new standards in reading and math NY Times

Teaching kids to eat healthily: school food in France Yahoo News

February 21

Down with Parent Power Washington Post

Sacramento school survey identifies priorities Sacramento Bee

Race to the Top high school commencement challenge White House

Michelle Obama to governors: Let’s act, let’s move ABC News

February 20

Survey finds voters want K-12 schools funded EdBrief

First Lady takes obesity campaign to Philly school Washington Post

Consultant: Shut down CalPADS now Educated Guess

Complacency adds to fiscal crisis in education SF Gate

National education funding crisis worsens UCLA IDEA

February 19

Pacific Collegiate sees jump in applications; lottery sees joy, sadness SC Sentinel

Ambitious education database crashes California Watch

School lunch bunch Good Times Santa Cruz

February 18

Fixing funding for schools California Progress

Ambitious education database crashes California Watch

A fine line when ads and children mix NY Times

Federal initiatives target child nutrition Education Week

Food politics in LA: Hungry for change LA Times

Pomona High School named AVID demonstration school The Sun

February 17

Fiscal woes push up class size Wall Street Journal

Parent trigger education law may soon get first test California Watch

Full Circle Fund’s Rx for schools Educated Guess

Unions willing to negotiate cut in school year LA Times

Bill Clinton joins fight against childhood obesity NY Daily News

Can Michelle Obama make the math work for better school food? Grist

Houston schools set standard for school breakfast Share our Strength

February 16

Santa Cruz High wins mock trial SC Sentinel

Stimulus law’s futile goal of reform Educated Guess

February 13

Live discussion: Santa Cruz schools and their budget concerns SC Sentinel

LAUSD may cut school year to save cash LA Daily News

LA Unified may cut school year by 6 days LA Times

February 12

California still an AP leader, for now Educated Guess

Jamie Oliver’s wish: Teach every child about food TED

First Lady raises profile of school lunch reform Food Safety News

Class size reduction flexibility revisited EdBrief

February 11

Preliminary SCCS budget approved, Adult Ed, maintenance slashed SC Sentinel

California students among most successful on AP tests LA Times

Michele Obama’s plan for healthy school meals faces funding hurdles Newsweek

February 10

Santa Cruz City Schools to hash out $5.4 million in cuts SC Sentinel

Public education in California faces perilous funding cliff California Watch

Childhood obesity battle taken up by First Lady NY Times

Obamas take on problem of obese children Washington Post

Backgrounder on Obama obesity initiative Obamafoodorama

February 9

First Lady announces “Let’s Move” Campaign against childhood obesity Let’s Move

Michelle Obama aims to end childhood obesity in a generation USA Today

AG Secretary pushes school nutrition plan Washington Post

Academic program aids students in preparing for college VC Star

February 8

Data don’t tell full story in charter segregation study Educated Guess

WWII program enlisted for war on obesity SF Gate

Pajaro Valley schools scrape by with fewer workers SC Sentinel

A federal effort to push junk food out of schools NY Times

An AVID approach: Program pushes students to aim high Island Packet

With federal stimulus money gone, many schools face budget gaps NY Times

Charter school founder faces financial scrutiny NY Times

February 7

Santa Cruz 4th graders read one hundred to donate one million SC Sentinel

Seeking game changing solutions to childhood obesity USDA

Schools association works to tackle obstacles together SC Sentinel

USDA tightens requirements to assure school lunch safety USA Today

Advocate pushes free food for all as school lunch fix SC Sentinel

February 5

Nationally recognized author will speak to the need to redesign school lunch SC Sentinel

Study finds wide achievement gap for top students Education Week

Study: Charter schools perpetuating racial segregation California Watch

Battle brewing between schools and state over federal funding EdBrief

Will education policy get an overhaul? UCLA IDEA

Making “No Child” better NY Times

Charter schools’ growth promoting segregation LA Times

Nutrition programs in President Obama’s 2011 proposed budget FRAC

February 4

How will you respond to the school budget crisis? KUSP/KALW (audio link)

Report: Rescind most mandated programs Educated Guess

AVID: Program boosts student grades Statesman Journal

PVUSD cuts $5.5 million SC Sentinel

Michelle Obama’s obesity campaign on Today Show Obama Foodorama

Teachers’ resistance could keep districts from cashing in on Race to Top San Bernardino Sun

February 3

Ending gym tests, other school requirements could save state $350 million California Watch

First lady leads fight against youth obesity SF Gate

A frank and civil dialogue on charters Educated Guess

How will you respond to the school budget crisis?  KALW/KUSP

Michelle Obama escalates obesity drive Politico

February 2

President Obama seeks changes to NCLB Washington Post

Teacher pay can vary greatly by district Sacramento Bee

Berkeley schools look to shift funds to close achievement gap Contra Costa Times

Obama budget calls for major shifts on ESEA Education Week

Good report, for the moment, on district finances Educated Guess

Santa Clara County to take $70 million hit in property tax revenues SJ Mercury News

New state law aimed at helping failing schools Daily Bulletin

Obama budget doesn’t thrill school lunch advocates NY Times

AVID classes push students to reach full potential Star-Telegram

February 1

Cradle to career agenda goal of education budget CNN

Model by example: Close failing charter schools Educated Guess

Budget proposes $10 billion for Child Nutrition Whitehouse.gov

Administration proposals seek broad changes to No Child Left Behind NY Times

Michelle Obama to host childhood obesity summit Obamafoodorama

Farm to school allies plan healthy food campaign Oakland North

CA school nutrition still top priority KCBS

January 30

Pleading the case for improved school lunch The Packer

Fighting obesity at the school level Calorie Lab

Survey: School lunches, full of processed foods NY Daily News

Students rally to raise funds for AVID KDVR

January 29

Teachers pension fund is $43 billion short LA Times

Fresno’s charter plan sparks conflict of interest concerns California Watch

Education is where Obama can claim success Educated Guess

Charter summit in San Jose Educated Guess

January 28

Adult education could suffer in SCCS budget cuts SC Sentinel

Poll supports taxes to protect K-12 schools Educated Guess

Obama to seek $4 billion boost for education Education Week

Administration pushes for changes to NCLB law Washington Post

It may take a lawsuit to preserve schools SF Gate

$113 million, 2-year SF schools cut asked SF Gate

January 27

Arne Duncan vows tough love for schools Politico

School gardens across the nation Huffington Post

Obama to promote new education spending in State of the Union speech Washington Post

Primary grade classes of 20-1 on chopping block SJ Mercury News

FUSD plans nonprofit group for charter school Fresno Bee

Female teachers may pass on math anxiety to girls LA Times

State of the Union: School lunch Huffington Post

January 26

Education reform in Washington and Los Angeles KRCW

Congress should expand school lunch program SJ Mercury News

Play then eat: Shift may bring gains at school NY Times

January 25

Film critical of US education debuts at Sundance Participant Media

California schools angry over even more cuts SJ Mercury News

Parcel tax initiative needs signatures Educated Guess

America’s failed public education system Chicago Sun-Times

2010 letter from Bill Gates Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

January 24

Alan Pagano: The administrator, essential and unsung SC Sentinel

Making healthy lunches a cause NY Times

Fixing school food in America Post-Gazette

January 22

UCLA report details recession’s impact on schools SF Gate

O’Connell cites school gains, laments budget cuts Sacramento Bee

January 21

Duncan tells mayors to expect incentives in ESEA Education Week

Obama dangles more money in school reform contest California Watch

How foods that don’t occur in nature end up on your kid’s plate Washington Post

California Educational Opportunity Report IDEA

January 20

If state fails, districts can chase Race to Top Educated Guess

Schwarzenegger budget predicts less spending for class size reduction Oakland Tribune

Monterey schools would lose millions under Governor’s budget The Californian

Michelle Obama takes childhood obesity fight to mayors Chicago Tribune

January 19

The Governor’s school budget: The race to mediocrity California Progress

A wonderland formula funds California schools Sacramento Bee

Budget cuts could spawn dirty schools California Watch

Schools fear cuts to campus repairs Sacramento Bee

Education grant effort faces late opposition NY Times

Does federal ed spending work? Washington Post

School lunches: we can do better Huffington Post

Universal breakfast bill moving through Congress TrakGov

Houston expands Universal Breakfast program Houston Chronicle

January 18

Screen children early to avoid obesity American Chronicle

New school lunch legislation in the works Food Safety News

January 17

Teacher fed up with school lunch starts blog Food Safety News

Market fixes for California schools SF Gate

The four “Rs”, a charter school that works SF Gate

Time for parents to have power in the classroom SF Gate

Race to the Top – the view from Oakland SF Gate

January 15

Santa Cruz school boards gather to discuss budget cuts SC Sentinel

Now 46th in nation in per student spending Educated Guess

Best education blogs for 2010 Washington Post

Parents, teachers protest AVID cuts The Capitol

School cafeteria upgrade grants announced Food Safety News

Corn syrup removed from SFUSD chocolate milk SF Gate

January 14

Santa Cruz City Schools stand to lose $1.4 million SC Sentinel

Governor’s promise to “protect education” rings hollow Contra Costa Times

Educators respond to Governor California Progress

Learning from No Child Left Behind USA Today

Why your kid’s lunch sucks Salon

It’s time to take another look at school lunch Press Herald

Beverly Hills school board votes to keep non-residents out LA Times

“We’ve gotten a lot done” Michelle Obama Washington Post

January 13

What makes a great teacher? The Atlantic

State saves when districts ditch small class sizes Educated Guess

Budget woes prompt Cupertino school leaders to increase class size SJ Mercury

School furloughs threaten teacher development days SGV Tribune

Should parents dictate school reforms? National Journal

Beverly Hills to vote on rejecting outside pupils Houston Chronicle

State tries to attract science and math teachers Press-Enterprise

January 12

Cultivating failure The Atlantic

Failure to cultivate: A response Civil Eats

A serious proposal NY Times

Junk food fills children’s lunchboxes The Guardian

Less money for class size reduction California Watch

January 11,

California teachers union in rare legislative loss Sacramento Bee

State failing its minority students, jeopardizing federal funds California Watch

Governor seeks to ease rules on firing weak teachers LA Times

New rules on tap for charter schools LA Daily News

Gauging the gaps: a look at student achievement Education Trust (pdf)

LA charter schools flex their muscles LA Times

January 10

Alan Pagano: The role of the board of trustees SC Sentinel

Schwarzenegger’s education claims disputed Sacramento Bee

District offices will see budgets slashed Educated Guess

January 9

Educators await Obama’s mark on No Child Left Behind Washington Post

January 8

Schwarzenegger signs school legislation LA Times

Educators skeptical about pledge to protect school funding SC Sentinel

State education plan makes parents responsible SF Gate

Governor signs RTTT bills EDBrief

CTA advises local unions not to sign MOU Educated Guess

January 7

Governor pledges to spare education from cuts SF Gate

Open enrollment explained Educated Guess

California Race to Top bills give parents more say in schools Sacramento Bee

A free school breakfast, but kids aren’t biting New American Media

January 6

Assembly OKs bills to change California schools LA Times

Assembly OKs bills to get schools federal funds SF Gate

Assembly passes monumental reforms Educated Guess

$250 million initiative for science, math teachers planned Washington Post

Davis school district scrutinizes homework loads Sacramento Bee

January 5

California set to pass education overhaul plan SF Gate

Districts ready to race, but will they really sign? Educated Guess

January 4

Behind the scenes maneuvers on parent reform Educated Guess

Obama forcing state to track student progress California Watch

San Jose parents try to lure charter school to the East Side SJ Mercury News

January 3

10 trends the past decade brought to California schools SC Sentinel

Was tainted beef served in schools? California Watch

Preparing students for a brighter future Baltimore Sun

Cuts choking school libraries Modesto Bee

New legislation could bring healthier cafeterias Inland Bulletin

2009

December 28, 2009

Private schools could benefit from public school cuts SC Sentinel

December 22, 2009

Too early for educators to bank on new federal jobs legislation SC Sentinel

December 21, 2009

Mentoring program gives kids incentive to learn SF Gate

Flaws in system for evaluating, hiring teachers Educated Guess

Public schools flunking lunch Campaign for Better Nutrition

Reports show California schools skimping on breakfast Times Standard

December 18, 2009

California’s effort to secure Race to the Top funds on track SJ Mercury News

Race to Top compromise heads to Assembly Educated Guess

Senate passes hastily drafted RTTT legislation Ed Brief

Bill sets state’s plan for failing schools   SF Gate

Santa Cruz teacher part of peace contingent to Gaza SC Sentinel

December 17, 2009

Kids to get salad bars at school if Farr bill passes SC Sentinel

Natomas teachers group agrees to shorten school year Sacramento Bee

December 16, 2009

Obama official: Innovation to drive ed agenda Educated Guess

Bass sells out school kids in favor of teachers unions SJ Mercury News

Sometimes a snack isn’t just a snack Washington Post

3 percent of the students, 100 percent of the controversy VC Star

26,500 school cafeterias lack inspections USA Today

December 15, 2009

California educators say Race to Top funds not worth effort  SC Sentinel

Local school districts way of Race to the Top initiative  San Bernardino Sun

Bill to return PE to schools will address obesity SJ Mercury News

Senator seeks strict testing for meat sent to schools USA Today

Congress OKs budget with increase for education  Education Week

December 14, 2009

Governor’s ties to charter schools driving Race to Top? SJ Mercury

The fight is on for federal education money  California Progress\\

Schools race to — where exactly? LA Times

California’s neediest high schools have least prepared teachers  LA Times

No Child Left Behind law loses support US News & World Report

Debate continues on providing kids healthy meals  Herald Sun

December 13, 2009

Alan Pagano: Less than the best decisions SC Sentinel

Santa Cruz school district looks to make budget cuts KSBW

Politics dominate California educate reform effort AP

For students — a right to be mean online? LA Times

December 12, 2009

California students under-utilize school breakfast program LA Times

December 11, 2009

Trustees vote to make some cuts now, later SC Sentinel

Board fails to pass PCS diversity proposal SC Sentinel

Salinas school salad bars a model for nation Californian

Spent hens on school lunch menus World Poultry

Will Obama’s school reform plan work? US News & World Report

New studies put school food front and center NSBA

December 10, 2009

Board debates framework for cuts SC Sentinel

Assembly considers education reforms SF Gate

Online charter school plan rejected throughout California Oakland Tribune

America’s best high schools US News & World Report

USDA to serve lawmakers lunch from the school cafeteria Washington Post

December 9, 2009

Fast food safer than school lunch CBS News

AVID help students to study, prepare for college Valencia County News

Fast food standards for meat top school lunches USA Today

December 8, 2009

Legislation would give parents new power to trigger change in schools LA Times

Time runs short to join Race to the Top Sacramento Bee

December 7, 2009

Students AVID about their futures State Journal

State board to consider regs for revoking charters Educated Guess

Different approaches considered among school officials unease Press Enterprise

December 6, 2009

The fixes “No Child” needs Baltimore Sun

December 5, 2009

Assembly RTTT hearing ends in massive bill  EdBrief

2009 physical fitness results released EdBrief

December 4, 2009

Assembly to state: Keep hands of RTTT dollars Educated Guess

December 3, 2009

Santa Cruz City Schools teachers to be surveyed on cutting 5 days SC Sentinel

California’s trot to the top Educated Guess

Charter schools: Two studies, two conclusions  Washington Post

That’s a tough order, Jamie  Charleston Daily Mail

There’s no such thing as a chemical free lunch SF Gate

New USDA study to improve school nutrition USDA

Improvements in school nutrition Health News Digest

December 2, 2009

Bills would expand who could grant teaching credentials Educated Guess

Healthy organic and cheap school lunches? Order up USA Today

Are high school teachers’ priorities misplaced? OC Register

Why a recall of tainted beef didn’t include school lunches USA Today

Challenging AVID learners  Daily Progress

Central Unified puts breakfast within reach Fresno Bee

December 1, 2009

County 5th graders less fit than state classmates SC Sentinel

California’s future demands bigger investment in schools SF Gate

November 30, 2009

Value added education in the race to the top SF Gate

A priority of Obama’s education plan, charter schools gain traction Sacramento Bee

Colorado schools face cartons of controversy over milk Denver Post

November 29, 2009

Trustees to get first look at possible cuts  SC Sentinel

Alan Pagano: Results without No Child Left Behind SC Sentinel

November 27, 2009

Trustees of Soquel schools in for a fight over elementary proposal SC Sentinel

November 26, 2009

Race to the top in education Wall Street Journal

Districts abandoning class size reduction Education Guess

November 23, 2009

Big disparities in gifted schooling MSNBC

Let our children lead the way to a healthier future Huffington Post

November 22, 2009

Andy Shapiro: Community members contribute SC Sentinel

November 21, 2009

Back in the trenches: Gary Bloom Mid County Post

Feds could penalize budget cuts for education Educated Guess

November 20, 2009

County Board of Education will rule on charter proposal in January SC Sentinel

PVUSD considers early end to school year SC Sentinel

Fesler students AVID about education  Santa Maria Times

Agriculture chief promises better school food alerts USA Today

November 19, 2009

State’s school funding process is failing LA Times

Assembly to reconvene early to debate school reform SJ Mercury News

Despite states subsidies, class sizes inching up in California Center for Investigative Reporting

County ed trustees to hear Watsonville charter proposal SC Sentinel

Uphill battle to reform public school food Empire Report

Wellness Committee brings back school lunch, made from scratch Telluride Watch

November 18, 2009

Gillibrand proposals eye school lunches  Newsday

Obama and Duncan are wrong about charters Education Week

School lunches: the chocolate milk debate SF Gate

A lunch program Revolution Examiner

November 17, 2009

USDA backs rewarding schools for healthy meals Reuters

California’s leisurely pace may cost it federal school funds SJ Mercury News

Ag Secretary testifies during Child Nutrition Act hearings USDA

Senate bill would expand direct certification of students into meals programs GovTrack

77% of CA students qualify for free & reduced meals USA Today

Chocolate milk in school? A necessary evil? LA Times

Schools in the dark about tainted lunches USA Today

November 16, 2009

Should A-G be the default curriculum? Educated Guess

November 15, 2009

Santa Cruz Education Foundation awarded $30,000 grant SC Sentinel

Assembly speeds up work on Race to Top reforms  Capitol Alert

DC schools offer breakfast in the classroom Washington Post

Alan Pagano: Arne Duncan and No Child Left Behind SC Sentinel

November 14, 2009

After criticism, administration is praised for final rules on education grants NY Times

US devises scoring system for school aid Washington Post

November 13, 2009

Suspended Harbor High coach tells his side of the story SC Sentinel

Wife of embattled coach tells of toll on her family  SC Sentinel

Ending of a travesty for Rebbert at Harbor  SC Sentinel

AVID teacher in Lynwood wins  national award Los Angeles Wave

AVID-ly learning  Mt Vernon Gazette

Jamie Oliver stirs up change in Huntington kitchen WV Gazette

November 12, 2009

PCS hires new principal SC Sentinel

California could get up $700 million in US education funds LA Times

A Calculus class so crazy it just might work  Voice of San Diego

Do better school lunches help kids learn? Washington Post

Despite healthier meals, Boulder school lunch revenue down Daily Camera

November 11, 2009

Funding suits goal: return to local control Educated Guess

School lunch food poisoning risk assessment requested

November 10, 2009

GAO asked to probe school e coli risk Food Safety News

High achieving charter awarded prize for efficiency Educated Guess

Raise your hand for chocolate milk Food Politics

Teenagers like to grow and eat healthy food Civil Eats

Which states are innovative in education? CS Monitor

November 9, 2009

Tempest over a teacup’s worth of federal funding for schools SJ Mercury News

Putting the WOW in school lunches California Country News

Blaming state is losing parcel tax strategy Educated Guess

Physical eduction key to improving health in low-income adolescents Science Daily

Andy Shapiro: Time to reform archaic school funding rules SC Sentinel

November 6, 2009

Why Duncan’s Race to the Top will Fail Washington Post

November 5, 2009

School districts likely to face ax as state deficit grows SC Sentinel

California Senate OKs school changes to seek federal funds Sacramento Bee

Michelle Obama gives Harmony Project a round of applause LA Times

California names Teachers of the Year CDE

November 4, 2009

Health foundations join forces to improve California schools LA Times

A White House chef who wears two hats NY Times

College prep program moving to middle schools Catalyst

School lunches: where does the food come from? SF Gate

High school students cook up change Chicago Tribune

November 3, 2009

Pacific Collegiate to weigh new diversity policy  SC Sentinel

District seeks alternative funding though advertising Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

SF school lunch for $0.70. Can it be done? SF Gate

Fremont charter hopes to start nation’s first Arabic immersion program SJ Mercury

November 2, 2009

A remarkable turnaround at Pasadena’s John Muir High School LA Times

Hearing today on important data bill Educated Guess

Cash for college San Luis Obispo Tribune

October 30, 2009

School reform duel shifts to surrogates Sacramento Bee

California sets among highest standards for reading, math OC Register

State of education: Poor The Daily Journal

With tight budgets, school outings get downgraded Wall Street Journal

School lunches limited by high costs Point Reyes Light

Community schools pushed by Dems, Brits Youth Today

October 29, 2009

Santa Cruz City Schools trustees OK scratch cooking in middle schools SC Sentinel

Reviewing school lunches in San Francisco SF Gate

October 28, 2009

Santa Cruz trustees to vote on food service, bus yard plans SC Sentinel

October 27, 2009

Why we’re failing math and science Wall Street Journal

New recommended nutrition guidelines comparison Institute of Medicine

October 26, 2009

Farr bill aims to get students to eat their veggies SC Sentinel

Updating National School Lunch guidelines 7th Space

Learning more than English: Adult School  SC Sentinel

October 25, 2009

Making school fun can be seriously rewarding SC Sentinel

October 23, 2009

The new untouchables NY Times

USDA debuts priorities for Child Nutrition Act  USDA

School meals: Building blocks for healthy children Institute of Medicine

Michelle Obama hosts healthy kids fair  WHO Farm

Governor signs legislation allowing charter schools to hold title Ed Brief

October 22, 2009

California teacher’s program helps students prepare for college Voice of America

Santa Cruz Schools seek savings in food, special education programs SC Sentinel

Hundreds attend Santa Cruz community meeting about gang violence SC Sentinel

October 21, 2009

SF schools’ lunch money cut off; rules broken SF Gate

PCS athletic director quits SC Sentinel

New school lunch nutrition guidelines ABC News

Recommendation for new school nutrition standards LA Times

Institute of Medicine recommends new school food guidelines Reuters

October 20, 2009

It’s cool to eat at school Civil Eats

Study finds growing work for school counselors NY Times

Report: Schools should adopt healthier meals despite costs USA Today

October 19, 2009

Community meeting on gang violence scheduled SC Sentinel

Parents of Tyler Tenorio grieve SC Sentinel

Sen Gillibrand calls for food safety in schools Epoch Times

More schools experimenting with digital textbooks Washington Post

October 18, 2009

Santa Cruz High student stabbed, killed downtown SC Sentinel

Alan Pagano: Too much fun can be serious SC Sentinel

October 16, 2009

Michelle Obama: Teachers are key to a successful economy US News & World Report

How to improve Math scores New York Times

October 15, 2009

California math scores among the lowest SF Gate

Best antidote to poverty?  Good teachers New York Times

Lunch money Slow Food USA

California’s data tracking system on students misfires Sacramento Bee

October 14, 2009

California joins race for school stimulus funds Sacramento Bee

Schools across the country kick off National School Lunch Week Utah 13

Overeating on pocket change New York Times

October 13, 2009

Governor signs Simitian’s education data bill California Chronicle

Desegregation is key for school district Daily Californian

Dallas schools finding healthy food a success Dallas Morning News

Why school food is such a hot topic Food Politics

October 12, 2009

Schwarzenegger OKs school bill to enter Race to the Top AP

October 9, 2009

The uneducated American New York Times

Duncan announces $650 million “Investing in Innovation” fund  EdBrief

Kitchen cabinet sits down for lunch Washington Post

School chef pushes fresh food SF Gate

School lunch funds get a boost Washington Post

Senate approves 8% boost in nutrition funds US Daily

Team “Good Lunch” makes policy for school lunches Obamafoodorama

October 8, 2009

Suit looming against California over school funding SJ Mercury

Pitting safe food against healthy food Healthy Schools

School lunches Time Magazine

October 6, 2009

23 employees at County Office earn $100K plus SC Sentinel

Santa Cruz County Office of Education salary database SC Sentinel

October 5, 2009

Suit looming against California over school funding SJ Mercury News

Race to Top said to lack key science Education Week

Watsonville prep school’s push to raise achievement shows promise SC Sentinel

October 4, 2009

Achievement gap will close with equity and access SC Sentinel

October 3, 2009

Achievement gaps narrowing since No Child Left Behind CS Monitor

October 2, 2009

How teachers unions lost the media Wall Street Journal

Will Governor veto SB 19? EdBrief

Is privatization the answer to school lunches Grist

After lunch follow-up Spot US

October 1, 2009

Budget woes, school reform collide Sacramento Bee

Democrats balk at some federal stimulus dollars  Capitol Weekly

We shouldn’t have to choose between health and education  Healthy Schools Campaign

September 30, 2009

Joe Simitian goes to Washington to lobby for schools SC Sentinel

At some schools, tastier trays come at a price Washington Post

Schools toughest test: Cooking New York Times

Dear Arnold: Sign onto education funding fairness New American Media

September 29, 2009

Amid lagging scores, San Jose High Academy models success SJ Mercury News

Marin foundation giving $35 million to public schools SF Gate

September 28, 2009

SF students seek better school food (video)  Youtube

September 27, 2009

School boards association an advocate for education SC Sentinel

September 26, 2009

The fiscal outlook for education: The challenges of the next two years EdBrief

SF public school kids want better food SF Gate

Arne Duncan interview: Best education ideas aren’t in Washington CS Monitor

September 25, 2009

SC school trustees set $3.4 million target SC Sentinel

September 24, 2009

Dining on dimes is easy at school’s farmers market SC Sentinel

Vilsack connects healthy eating to reduced health care costs Healthy Schools Campaign

White House looks to improve No Child Left Behind SF Gate

California chef takes school lunch campaign to DC SJ Mercury News

September 23, 2009

Duncan’s speech on No Child Left Behind Washington Post

National academic standards: the first test New York Times

Richard Dreyfuss fights for civics in American education KPBS

September 22, 2009

Yoga the new craze at Santa Cruz High SC Sentinel

Initiative focuses on early learning programs New York Times

Bringing teaching for the gifted to all kids Voice of San Diego

Washington schools hope to serve better lunch The Herald

September 21, 2009

School lunch punch Washington Post

Website helps students choose college SF Gate

September 20, 2009

What’s for lunch? Good Times

Genuine reform is possible now – Alan Pagano  SC Sentinel

Politics at play in county schools association formation SC Sentinel

September 18, 2009

AVID about future study Red Bluff Daily News

September 17, 2009

Fruit stands coming to campus SC Sentinel

September 16, 2009

Accountability progress reports released California Department of Education

SLV district only one where all schools improved SC Sentinel

The power of eating together Slow Food USA

Big plans for small farmers NY Times

Chef takes lunch crusade national Chicago Trubune

Lawmakers push for school choice Whittier Daily News

September 15, 2009

Race to the Top: Editorial Perspectives  LA Times LA Times SF Chronicle

Obscure data base is key to educational funds in California LA Times

California education funding among lowest in nation KPBS (audio)

Know your Farmer, Know your Food USDA

USDA announces funding, tactical teams Obamafoodorama

September 14, 2009

AVID is a path to career success Yuma Sun

Schools brace for No Child scores SF Examiner

Free meals for all at 18 Santa Ana schools OC Register

September 11, 2009

Santa Rosa approves advertising in schools Press Democrat

The future of school lunch programs News Channel 8

September 10, 2009

School reform: the Arne and Arnold agenda California Progress Report

Can Arne Duncan (and $5 billion) fix America’s schools? Time

Big Food vs. Big Insurance NY Times

Organic food for thought Newsweek

Minestrone and three other things that will save school lunch Huffington Post

September 9, 2009

Equal funding for California’s schools LA Times

Cash-strapped schools seek commercial sponsors LA Times

What’s for school lunch – photos

Santa Cruz students demonstrate for better food Santa Cruz.com

September 8, 2009

President Obama’s Back to School address Whitehouse.gov

Picnic promotes healthy lunches for school kids SC Sentinel

Lawmakers discuss healthy school food over lunch KSBW (video)

The new food fighters Great Schools

Heat is on to improve school nutrition Post-Gazette

Bringing healthy school lunch to the table Civil Eats

September 4, 2009

Salad bars in the nation’s salad bowl LA Times

A national movement is pushing for better school food SJ Mercury

The Nation: Slow death from fast food NPR

Con-Agra seeks edge with  pizza quesadilla Omaha World Herald

State urged to revamp evaluations Sacramento Bee

Ellison introduces school nutrition legislation New Liberian

“I think I’ll eat school lunch more now” Voice of San Diego

Obama to address nation’s students on Tuesday EdBrief

Budget cuts mean school fundraisers on the rise Wall Street Journal

State class sizes grow as budget cuts take hold Capitol Weekly

September 3, 2009

Labor Day potlucks – with a purpose The Atlantic

9 of 10 students pass exit exam SJ Mercury

Report details success of school district’s desegregation program Daily Californian

Stanford poll: Obama sways public on controversial education issues SJ Mercury

September 2, 2009

Making healthful eating fun for kids LA Times

Report of fiscal misspending by San Jose charter schools SJ Mercury

September 1, 2009

Senator Huff heads legislation to reform California Education California Chronicle

Accountability in public schools NY Times

Grade for charter schools? ‘Needs Improvement’ CS Monitor

Choice abounds in healthier school lunches SLC Tribune

August 31, 2009

Little red schoolhouse gone, but unforgettable SF Gate

Legislators eye grants for schools The Sun

Nutrition act offers weighty opportunity to improve school lunches Sun Sentinel

August 30, 2009

Schools must lead healthy food efforts SF Gate

Back to school reading NY Times

School districts allowed to delay updating books Sacramento Bee

For schools, use of stimulus money falls short of hopes CS Monitor

August 28, 2009

Legislature discusses removing firewall between student data and teachers SJ Mercury

Smart child left behind NY Times

August 27, 2009

Bye bye summer: The school bell rings again for Santa Cruz County SC Sentinel

Harbor High football takes $25,000 hit  SC Sentinel

Schwarzenegger’s big plans for California schools US News & World Report

Farr visits Salinas classroom to highlight fruit & veggie program Monterey County Weekly

August 26, 2009

Congress may bolster school lunch nutrition LA Times

Using student test scores to grade California teachers has pitfalls Sacramento Bee

Fit kids scoring on academics Healthy Schools

August 25, 2009

New study details state’s education woes Sacbee.com

Reform just a try for cash Ventura Star

It’s time for lunch, school lunch that is LA Times

August 24, 2009

Obama speaks up for healthy school food Healthy Schools Campaign

With child obesity on the rise, school lunches need a facelift

August 22, 2009

Schwarzenegger’s plan would reshape Education in California LA Times

California should strive to meet Obama’s goals SJ Mercury

Track record seen as key to winning innovation grants Ed Week

August 21, 2009

Education Task Force to study local efficiencies SC Sentinel

Former Santa Cruz Superintendent leads call for school district unification Mid-County Post

Public/Private partnerships to bring fresh food to school lunches Obamafoodarama

School lunches go vegetarian US News & World Report

Chicago schools are sweet on dessert Chicago Tribune

August 20, 2009

Study weighs NCLB’s broad impact Education Week

More California students taking and doing well on ACT LA Times

August 19, 2009

STAR results show county still lagging behind state SC Sentinel

August 18, 2009

School districts allowed to delay updating books Sacramento Bee

Dan Walters: Voc ed bill on right track Sacramento Bee

Stars are aligning over school lunch programs NY Times

August 17, 209

In fighting obesity, is exercise really the answer? Healthy Schools

Let’s (re) do school lunch Grist

August 15, 2009

Let the school meals revolution begin SF Chronicle

August 13, 2009

Santa Cruz schools face $6 million in cuts for next two years SC Sentinel

August 12, 2009

Boulder Valley to pay for food program Daily Camera

August 11, 2009

Whole Foods, Chef Ann Cooper partner on school lunch website SC Sentinel

Cash crunch leads to crowded classrooms SC Sentinel

State of school nutrition 2009 School Nutrition Association

August 10, 2009

Budget cuts put new textbooks on hold LA Times

California could be disqualified from stimulus funds competition SJ Mercury News

School trustees plan 7-day fast to protest cuts Ventura County Star

Eat Ins for nutritious school lunches Triple Pundit

August 9, 2009

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, educational kingmaker Politico

August 8, 2009

Walters: 2006 Education bill bedevils Schwarzenegger SJ Mercury

UK Schools to Twitter lunch menus Brand Republic

Romero announces hearing on California’s “Race to the Top” California Chronicle

Agusut 6, 2009

Hundreds gather in San Jose to protest school cuts SJ Mercury

August 5, 2009

Miami girl challenges Obama girls over school lunches NBC San Diego

August 4, 2009

Education Leaders weigh in on Race to Top requirements National Journal Online

State senators to consider changing law on student scores, teacher evaluations LA Times

Sesame Street and USDA team up to promote healthy eating habits USDA

August 3, 2009

City Schools embarks on ambitious – and risky – plan to improve meals SC Sentinel

August 2, 2009

Local food for local schools Baltimore Sun

Uncle Sam must stop subsidizing obesity SF Chronicle

July 31, 2009

Michelle Obama cultivating food policy Philadelphia Inquirer

LAUSD mounts its own campaign for federal grants LA Daily News

July 30, 2009

Santa Cruz district hires new food director, vendor SC Sentinel

How the USDA helped bring processed food to school lunch School Lunch Talk

Feeding our kids better school lunch Civil Eats

Tobey Maguire and the Child Nutrition Act People

Spiderman lobbies for healthy school meals The Hill

July 29, 2009

Santa Cruz City Schools District expected to hire new food service director, vendor SC Sentinel

Americans have tools to reverse obesity trends Chicago Tribune

A new crop of school gardens LA Times

Lunch ladies lobby for better school food Southtown Star

California schools chief reacts to criticism LA Times

July 28, 2009

Child Nutrition committee work to begin this Fall Healthy Schools

Editorial: Bad law keeps California out of running SJ Mercury News

Schools: Not just about the money Sacramento Bee

July 27, 2009

County’s schools stand to lose $40 million SC Sentinel

Education News Roundup UCLA IDEA

The case for school breakfast The Atlantic

Corn Refiners: Keep HFCS in Lunch School Lunch Talk

July 26, 2009

Education Matters – Consolidate the districts Now! SC Sentinel

Fast Food in Schools School Lunch Talk

Pacific seeks AVID learners Recordnet.com

July 25, 2009

California schools may miss out on federal funds Sacramento Bee

Obama chides California for not using test scores to evaluate teachers LA Times

It’s Time for Lunch Slow Food International

July 24, 2009

Educators Offer Mixed Response to Budget Deal Ed Brief

Obama offers ‘Race to the Top’ contest for schools SF Chronicle

School meal programs for children needed to improve education in America’s poorest cities Rep. Gwen Moore, The Hill

At-risk students may get extra help (AVID) Abilene Reporter-News

July 23, 2009

Good nutrition can boost school performance The Patriot News

California high school exit exam will remain a state requirement SJ Mercury News

New USDA reports: School meals: it’s good to feed kids Food Politics

Report Gives U.S. Low Marks for High Obesity Rates Healthy Schools Campaign

Gillibrand Announces Plan to Ban Trans-Fats In Schools, Combat Childhood Obesity

July 22, 2009

Wisconsin Congresswoman sponsors bill for Universal Breakfast with funding for fresh, local ingredients. HR 3277

July 21, 2009

A mixture of worry and measured relief for state school districts LA Times

Supt. of public instruction says budget is ‘precarious’ and ‘house of cards’ LA Times

Devastating Cuts for Education, the Poor, Health Care, and Local Governments California Progress Report

California’s education system takes another hit Contra Costa Times

July 19, 2009

County school boards association hopes to form by October Santa Cruz Sentinel

AVID Expansion OA Online

Older News

Ed Foundation awarded $10K grant

Santa Cruz Sentinel

January 20, 2008

The Santa Cruz Education Foundation announced Tuesday it received a $10,000 grant for the second year in a row from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Youth Fund for its “Successful Academic Mentoring Program,” which targets at-risk middle school students at Branciforte and Mission Hill middle schools.

Bill Maxfield, education foundation president, said the program has led to higher grades and test scores.

The program mentor works closely with counselors, administrators and teachers to monitor individual student success through detailed metrics that track grades and homework assignments, attendance and individual progress. The mentor assists students in weekly meetings, encouraging dialog about specific struggles they are experiencing, and then creates solutions tailored to that student’s issues.

“Without the support and motivation provided through mentoring, these students likely would fall through the cracks,” Maxfield said.

Nine-week course helps parents navigate college readiness process

Santa Cruz Sentinel

December 8, 2007

J.M. Brown Sentinel Staff Writer

SANTA CRUZ — Mexico-born handyman Hugo Palafox knew the best way to prepare his teenage children for college was to go back to school himself.
“I wanted to give them something better that I never had,” said the father of four, who was among 29 others to graduate Thursday night from Harbor High School’s first-ever class designed to help multicultural parents navigate the transition to college.
The nine-week Parent Institute for Quality Education, or PIQE, which Harbor High officials launched primarily to reach out to Latino families, taught parents how to prepare their students for college-placement exams and weave through the complicated college financial aid and admissions processes.
Parents who graduate from the course guarantee admission for their student into the California State University system if they meet the entrance requirements, Michel said. The guarantee is helpful when students apply at CSU campuses made competitive by popularity.
“The main thing is to get kids in schools,” said Palafox, who works as a maintenance man at an apartment complex.
Assistant Principal Henry Michel implemented the PIQE program — taught in English and Spanish — as a way to make parents whose primary language is not English “feel more welcome to the school and just being more involved in the education process.” The class also taught parents and some of the students who attended how to resolve conflicts at high school and excel at reading.
The tab for the class was $15,000, which Michel said the school paid through a mix of corporate donations and state funds. There were several Caucasian parents, and one Vietnamese parent who also participated.
Even though she didn’t speak Spanish, parent Huong Bui said she felt like she fit right in.
“Many students in this class are so nice and friendly,” she excitedly told fellow graduates. “I will never forget this class.”
To appeal to a wide variety of parents, Marisa Escalera, an instructor with the San Diego-based PIQE program, said the company can teach classes in 10 languages. “We give them the confidence they need because of the language barrier,” she said.
Santa Cruz City Schools Superintendent Alan Pagano told the parent graduates that they had made an important commitment toward helping their children succeed. In Spanish, he exclaimed, “Tonight, you are the stars.”

Santa Cruz Middle School Mentor Project Pays Off

Santa Cruz Sentinel

April 16, 2007

By Matt King Sentinel staff writer
Mission Hill Middle School student Niamh McGrory used to get F’s on her report card. Then the most amazing thing happened. She began doing her homework and the F’s became B’s. “I didn’t want to go to summer school,” she explained when asked what motivated her to start doing the work.

Sometimes what seems like intractable problems with underachieving students are solved that easily, but with 100 students and an endless array of state and federal rules and reporting requirements to juggle, teachers say they can’t always get to that student who just needs one more push to get headed in the right direction.

Enter Jennifer Curci, a tutor who’s spent the past two years in Santa Cruz’s two middle schools working one-on-one with capable but unmotivated students trying to turn troubles into success stories.

“I’ve got 87 students and if they don’t come of their own desire I can’t chase them all down after school every day,” said Erin Brandon, who teaches social studies and language arts at Mission Hill. “She’s the person who can find them and center in on what they need”.

Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Education Foundation, Curci’s early efforts have shown promising results. The 40 students she’s worked with at Mission Hill and Branciforte middle schools over the past two years have, on average, doubled their grade point averages and turned failing grades into C’s and B’s.

“A lot of times the problem with the kids is they don’t want to do homework,” Curci said. “It’s a drag. They’re in trouble at home for their grades being low and they figure, ‘Whatever.’ It starts being easy to avoid work.”

So Curci preaches the power of small steps. When kids do a little extra and get rewarded, they’re willing to rethink their approach to school. “I say, ‘Let’s start small. Let’s see if we can turn your F into a D by doing a little bit of homework,’” she said.

“Once they have that moment of success they start feeling a little more inspired to go up from there”.

The typical student Curci works with is someone who does well on tests and shows ability but doesn’t show much interest in school. Brandon said they also have another characteristic in common – they won’t ask for help.

“One thing I notice is that the students she is working with tend to be shy students and students who might have lower self-esteem,” she said. “They don’t want other kids to see they’re behind in their work. [With Curci] they are getting a little more self-motivated, which they were not at the beginning of the year.”

Curci spends about an hour a week with each of her students, going over school-work and getting to know about their lives out of school. “I try to figure out what’s keeping them from success,” she said. “If they have a serious problem I refer them to a real counselor. But I can find out if they’re having a conflict with a teacher, or struggling with a particular subject, or having a problem at home. I can get the answer and figure out where they should go next.”

Curci’s success has inspired the Education Foundation to bring it back for another year and to find more ways to turn F’s into B’s and then A’s, said Matt Farell, foundation president.

“We strongly support this program because it provides essential support for students at risk of falling through the cracks and aids the efforts of our classroom teachers,” Farrell said. “It’s our grassroots response to the need for strong counseling services at the middle school level.”