Education Headlines

• EdSource: California lacks system to track students through high school, college and workplace

  While most states have some system that links their high school and college data to track what happens to students once they exit high school, California does not.

  May 18, 2018

• County education office sends third letter to Clayton Valley Charter over Brown Act, staffing issues

  The Contra Costa County Office of Education has issued its third letter in two days to Clayton Valley Charter High School on the heels of the departure of three top administrators.

  May 18, 2018

• Sonora high teachers union says they lack confidence in board members

  The Sonora High School Federation of Teachers declared a vote of no confidence in the district board of trustees following the district’s decision to negotiate with a Sonora non-profit on a deal to swap land near the school for Wildcat Ranch.

  May 17, 2018

• Billionaires vs teachers union: Charter school fight amps up race for California governor

  What do these billionaires have in common? They aim to shake up public education by promoting charters—schools that receive taxpayer funds but are not required to follow all the rules that govern traditional schools. And their newest goal is to try to elect California’s next governor.

  May 17, 2018

• Under fire, Santa Clara Unified rolls out new sexual harassment task force

  As it faces questions about why a teacher accused of sexually harassing students was allowed to remain on staff, Santa Clara Unified School District is rolling out a new harassment task force and expanding training.

  May 17, 2018

• Audits coming to Clayton Valley charter school following departure of executive director, wife

  The Clayton Valley Charter High School has been instructed to preserve all documents, including emails and financial documents, as the county’s Office of Education conducts an extensive financial audit.

  May 17, 2018