Education

Sept. 17, 2012 By John Seiler Leave it to The Onion to point out something interesting. For the past week, the Chicago schools system has solved its endemic school-violence problem: CHICAGO—Jubilant Chicago Public Schools officials announced Friday that, for five

Chicago teachers stifle reform

Steven Greenhut September 17, 2012

Sept. 17, 2012 By Steven Greenhut Chicago’s public school teachers went on strike last week over a modest plan to extend their work day and subject them to the type of standardized performance testing they typically administer to students. The

Cartoon: Student loan scam

CalWatchdog Staff August 29, 2012

Aug. 29, 2012 This cartoon is by Bill Williams:

Educrats: Collective bargaining rights trump existing state law

CalWatchdog Staff August 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012 By Chris Reed The key to understanding Golden State politics is knowing that the most powerful forces in Sacramento by a wide margin are the California Teachers Association and the California Federation of Teachers. Using union dues

Hearing: Bulk of school spending will go to construction

CalWatchdog Staff August 8, 2012

Aug. 8, 2012 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO — Lawmakers say they want to help California’s failing schools. They say they are concerned about the dropout rate and low test scores in California’s public schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom

New Cal State contract swindles faculty

CalWatchdog Staff August 1, 2012

Aug. 1, 2012 By John Hrabe Every good protest has a catchy rallying cry. A simple memorable phrase that summarizes the movement’s agenda. The Vietnam War: “Hey-hey! Ho-ho! LBJ has got to go!” The Women’s Rights Movement: “What do we

Video: Why college tuition has increased so much in Calif.

CalWatchdog Staff August 1, 2012

Aug. 1, 2012 By Brian Calle The following video explains why college tuition is so high in California.

Cal State’s Early Start Program sparks opposition

CalWatchdog Staff July 30, 2012

July 31, 2012 By Ariel Carmona Jr. In recent years the California State University system has worked to jump-start many incoming freshmen through the controversial Early Start Program. But in the wake of the ESP, a number of educators across

Calif. universities could expand without tax increases

CalWatchdog Staff July 29, 2012

July 30, 2012 By Michael Poliakoff and Andrew Gillen From coast to coast, discontent rocks the great flagship universities. State funding is declining and institutions are responding with ever rising tuitions. But the response is far from inevitable. Remedies are

Parent Trigger is welcome school reform

Joseph Perkins July 27, 2012

July 27, 2012 By Joseph Perkins California public schools received their annual report cards last month. On the state’s 10-point grading scale — with 10 being the highest and 1 the lowest — Desert Trails Elementary School earned a 1. The