Getting to the heart of the homeless problem

When it comes to homeless students, schools have their work cut out for them.

Minding MySpace: Balancing the benefits and risks of kids’ online social networks

More and more, schools find themselves caught between their legal and moral obligation to provide a safe environment that promotes learning and their students’ constitutional rights to free expression and privacy.

Executive Director’s note: Does the governor have an education agenda?

Scott P. Plotkin is the executive director of the California School Boards Association.

Editor’s note: This one’s for you, Mrs. Pugh

If you ask me: Partnership can help high school principals

F. James Hoffman is the executive director of the Principals' Partnership.

My turn: A tapestry of educators

Some students learn life lessons from someone whose realm is not a classroom.

Short takes: Healing wounds, boosting achievement

Cajon Valley Middle School finds a unique way to welcome its immigrant students.

Short takes: Caring plus kids equals a winning combination

Louis Milani Elementary School's "buddy classes" empower students.

Short takes: Mentoring benefits kids and community

The Calaveras County Office of Education's youth mentoring program comes out a winner.