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California’s Board Of Education Ignores Teacher Effectiveness– But One In Ten Teachers Are Ineffective, Claim Fellow Instructors

by Paul E. Petersonvia Eureka
Thursday, August 17, 2017

Ever since a California superior court determined three years ago that teacher tenure and seniority rights concentrated inexperienced teachers in disadvantaged communities (Vergara v. California), the state’s Board of Education has been trying hard not to think about teacher effectiveness. An appeals court overturned the lower court decision, but the state board remains worried about other legal and political attacks.

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Back To School In California—And Back To This Question: Does The State’s K–12 System Deserve A Passing Grade?

by Bill Whalenvia Eureka
Thursday, August 17, 2017

If you’re looking to grade public education in California, pass-fail probably isn’t the way to go but make sure to leave plenty of room in the “comments” section of your report card. On the one hand, the system has bred success. The late Steve Jobs was a product of California’s K12 system. 

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California’s History Curriculum–Objectionable, Not Objective

by Williamson M. Eversvia Eureka
Thursday, August 17, 2017

By law, textbooks and other teaching materials in California’s public schools are supposed to be up-to-date. Yet history textbooks that are currently in the schools are twelve-years old.

Interviews

Kori Schake And Kevin Faulconer: The New California Republicans

interview with Kori Schakevia Commonwealth Club
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Hoover Institution fellow Kori Schake talks with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, about the new California Republicans.

In the News

Thursday Short Cuts

quoting Victor Davis Hansonvia Patriot Post
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Many of California’s wealthiest residents support high taxes, no-growth green policies and subsidies for the poor.

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Is California Cracking Up?

by Victor Davis Hansonvia National Review
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

With poor education, a budget deficit, and crumbling infrastructure, Californians shouldn’t be focused on idealistic social programs.

Analysis and Commentary

On A California Recall Anniversary, What Might Have Been—If The Running Man Doesn't Run

by Bill Whalenvia Forbes
Saturday, August 5, 2017

Hard to believe, but this weekend marks 14 years since Arnold Schwarzenegger pulled off a plot twist that was creative, even by Hollywood standards, and declared himself a candidate in California’s gubernatorial recall election.

Analysis and Commentary

The Problem Isn’t Josh Newman, It’s Recalls

by Bill Whalenvia Sacramento Bee
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

You might recall that California voters can recall incumbent lawmakers if they so desire. It’s what brought Arnold Schwarzenegger to the state Capitol, broom in hand. It may deliver a new state senator in the Southland.

Interviews

Victor Davis Hanson On Calexit: Natural Resources Are In Red Parts Of The State

interview with Victor Davis Hansonvia Real Clear Politics
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson discusses the prospects and problems related to CalExit.

Analysis and Commentary

The Many Ways Republicans Running For Governor Don’t Scare Democrats

by Bill Whalenvia Sacramento Bee
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Years ago, former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan used an oft-used phrase – “the dance of the lemons” – to lament the education establishment’s penchant for shuffling bad teachers from district to district.

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