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David Versus Goliath: A School Reformer Takes On The Democratic Party And Unions

by Lee Ohanianvia California on Your Mind
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

A few months ago Marshall Tuck, a Democratic candidate who is running for the state office of California Superintendent of School Instruction, went to the California Democratic Party Convention to speak to his party about how to create better K–12 education in California. He went to the podium, but didn’t get a word out.

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Major National Research Project Finds California Education Beginning On Right Path; Improvements On Reforms Needed

mentioning Margaret (Macke) Raymondvia Business Insider
Monday, September 17, 2018

Leading education policy researchers on Monday released Getting Down to Facts II(GDTF II), a major PreK-12 education report that reveals California is generally on the right track due to recent reforms but that major system-wide funding challenges and significant gaps in student achievement remain.

PoliticsFeatured

Is California A Nation-State Lost In Space?

by Bill Whalenvia Forbes
Sunday, September 16, 2018

For a governor who denies that he has any interest in discussing his legacy, Jerry Brown has a funny way of coming full circle.

In the News

Cooper: California, Here We Come?

quoting Lee Ohanianvia Times Free Press
Sunday, September 16, 2018

Lee Ohanian, an economist at the California-based Hoover Institution, recently described the change in economic climate in the state so envied in the 20th century for its beauty and its weather but also for its business approach.

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The Sweet Spot In California Politics? It Comes With Fries And A Beverage

by Bill Whalenvia California on Your Mind
Thursday, September 13, 2018

While you were merrily spending your August on a well-deserved vacation, here’s how John Cox spent his time: toiling away in the California Division of Motor Vehicle offices.

In the News

Is California A Good Role Model?

quoting Jonathan Roddenvia The New York Times
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Depending on how you look at it, it’s one of the richest states or one of the most unequal.

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Bill Whalen On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Bill Whalenvia The John Batchelor Show
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Hoover Institution fellow Bill Whalen discusses California, including his latest Sacramento Bee article "Will 2018 be another watershed election for California?"

Analysis and Commentary

Lanhee Chen: Another Bad Idea Coming Out of California

by Lanhee J. Chenvia Townhall Review
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The liberal politicians in California are at it again. Their latest idea?  Legislation that would create “safe injection” sites in San Francisco, where addicts can be supervised while they abuse illicit substances like heroin.

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How To Improve California’s Poorly Performing Education System? Reforming Antiquated Teacher Compensation Practices Will Have A Big Effect

by Lee Ohanianvia California on Your Mind
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

In a market economy, employee compensation inevitably depends on employee performance and productivity. But there is one incredibly important occupation in which compensation depends very little on performance—public school teaching. 

In the News

Statements About The Holocaust And Immigrants Trip Up John Cox's Campaign For California Governor

quoting Bill Whalenvia Los Angeles Times
Thursday, September 6, 2018

Surrounded by TV news cameras, Republican John Cox chatted with weary Californians stuck in long lines at a Sacramento DMV office and joyfully blasted Democratic leaders for turning the agency into a model of inefficiency.

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