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 | More local educational agencies are launching bold, complex and occasionally problematic campaigns in hopes of raising some serious money. |
In This Issue
The San Diego County superintendent and former state administrator offers some pointed advice about avoiding state takeover
The start of a new school year prompts school administrators, educators and parents to ask how they can more effectively engage students in learning and keep them motivated for success.
Departments
CSBA continues to lead the charge for a new funding system
As we move forward, we will celebrate our incremental policy and funding wins together, as we work to establish a better funding system and process for our schools. Our students deserve nothing less. They deserve nothing less than persistence and grit.
Brian Taylor (btaylor@csba.org) is the managing editor of California Schools.
Common Core seems expensive. Is this another unfunded mandate?
The YouthBuild program at San Joaquin COE is a 2011 Golden Bell winner.
The Oakland Unified School District's Green Gloves program is a 2011 Golden Bell winner.
Delegate Assembly priorities are being fleshed out; member input sought
There may be a light at the end of the tunnel for a funding system that is simple and more equitable, and that provides flexibility.
Three policy considerations for cash flow solvency
Good cash flow forecasting and management can help school districts avoid the hazards of running out of cash and, at the same time, minimize potential disruptions to programs and borrowing costs.