School Wise Press

The Oakland teachers’ union opposes a parcel tax measure that would boost their pay. (Oakland Tribune)

Antioch teachers cast a vote of no-confidence against the district’s superintendent. (Contra Costa Times)

Education is on the ballots of many states. (Education Week)

"The reality is, if you look at some of the lowest-performing schools, half of the teaching staff leaves every year." – Noel Gallo, Oakland school board member

This editorial board affirms a scholarly criticism of the NCLB law calling for all students to be “proficient” by 2014. (SJ Mercury News)

Meet Janet Anderson, Sacramento County’s teacher of the year, who makes math a breeze. (Sac Bee)

John Mockler looks at the data, and sees much evidence of student progress in learning.

How should we measure the achievement gap? How big is too big? Is small always good?

Others are telling your schools' stories. What are they saying? What are you doing to tell your schools' stories your way?

Budget cuts mean reevaluating where money goes. Peter Schrag believes reforms and cutbacks can co-exist.
Why do so many high school students leave without graduating? Are they pushed out, or do they drop out?