Media Coverage
Long Beach Unified sets higher English-learner standards | 11.24.2012
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Of 19,000 students in Long Beach Unified, 22 percent are classified as English learners. Five years ago, the district toughened its criteria for reclassifying English learners after data showed that reclassified students were struggling once they left the program, Seki said. The district now requires that students who test to be reclassified as fluent score slightly higher than the state minimum on standardized English tests. more
LAUSD moves to speed English learners into mainstream | 11.24.2012
Los Angeles Daily News
Through more rigorous instruction and increased support, officials say that English learners and students who struggle with standard English can acquire the language skills needed to tackle math, social studies, science and other courses required for graduation. more
Soon no more seeing red in state education funding, says LAO | 11.15.2012
EdSource Today
Funding for California schools through Proposition 98 is heading up, even though the state’s general fund will still be facing a small deficit over the next couple of years. That’s according to the latest budget forecast released yesterday by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO). more
Tom Steyer and Jim Steyer: Invest in kids like we do in seniors and the military | 11.14.2012
San Jose Mercury News
Budgets reflect choices. The way we spend our money is not just about economics; it's about our values and priorities. And we, as Americans, have made a disturbing choice. We have chosen not to support our kids. more
Cuts to early learning funding leave children without crucial services | 11.14.2012
Peninsula Press
Last week’s passage of Proposition 30 ensured that K-12 schools will not receive additional cuts in state funding this year. Preschool and child-care programs, however, already experienced cuts by the state legislature over the summer, leaving many early learning providers to cobble together funding or serve fewer children in need. more
Burlingame Checks in On Transitional Kindergarten | 11.14.2012
Burlingame-Hillsborough Patch
Beginning this school year, a transitional kindergarten program started for children turning five between November 1 and December 2 in 2012. These children, 21 in Burlingame, entered transitional kindergarten instead of a traditional kindergarten classroom. more
Transitional Kindergarten in San Carlos Off to Smooth Start | 11.13.2012
San Carlos Patch
It’s been a little more than three months, but the San Carlos School District’s first year offering Transitional Kindergarten is off to a pleasing start, officials report. more
MURRIETA: Transitional kindergarten program under way | 11.12.2012
The Press-Enterprise
A year ago, Jaime’s students would have been practicing their writing in kindergarten. This year, they are in a new program called transitional kindergarten. more
Ed advocates foresee new era with supermajority | 11.08.2012
EdSource Today
“It was a great election,” gushed Scott Moore, senior policy adviser at Preschool California. “The supermajority is going to allow us to do some government reforms that are going to be really important in bringing the state of California back to economic and social health. It makes it governable again. This state has been ungovernable.” more
State senator honored for kindergarten readiness work | 11.08.2012
The San Mateo Daily Journal
Simitian was recognized for his work championing the cause of early childhood education with the Early Learning Lifetime Achievement Award by the nonprofit advocacy group Preschool California. more
PatchClips: Senator Simitian Visits Redwood City Transitional Kinder Class | 11.08.2012
Redwood City-Woodside Patch
Two-and-a-half months into the 2012-13 school year, California State Senator Joe Simitian wanted to see first-hand how Peninsula schools were faring in their first year offering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classes to five-year-olds with late-year birthdays. more
Election 2012: Prop. 30 passage thrills Valley educators | 11.07.2012
Fresno Bee
Educators breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday over the apparent passage by state voters of Proposition 30, which will let Fresno Unified nearly double the number of children attending preschool, expand middle school classes and let Fresno State avoid a fee hike and class reductions. more
Big win for schools as Prop 30 defies polls | 11.07.2012
EdSource Today
California schools’ rendezvous with rock bottom is over. A massive grassroots campaign, an eleventh hour surge in advertising, and strategic targeting of likely voters pulled Proposition 30 over the halfway mark yesterday, giving both Gov. Jerry Brown and California public schools and community colleges a victory. more
LAUSD parent centers aim to boost involvement at schools | 11.04.2012
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Unified School District's parent centers offer free classes that focus on parents' needs, from helping their children with their homework to learning English. more
NUSD Kindergarten Registration to Begin at Your Neighborhood School | 10.29.2012
Novato Patch
Children whose birthday falls between Oct. 2 and Dec. 2 can register for Transitional Kindergarten (TK). In addition, children born between Aug. 2 and Oct. 2 may also be eligible for TK. more
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