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Tag: California Teachers Association

Books about dyslexia at a home in Clayton on Jan 29, 2023. Photo by Shelby Knowles for CalMatters
Posted inK-12 Education

Why the ‘science of reading’ may be the next dyslexia battleground

Avatar photo by Joe Hong May 19, 2023May 18, 2023

As the state moves to require dyslexia screening in public schools, experts say teachers need to embrace the “science of reading” approach that emphasizes phonics.

A student writes on a board at Stege Elementary School in Richmond on Feb. 6, 2023. Photo by Shelby Knowles for CalMatters
Posted inEducation

Despite union opposition, many teachers support dyslexia screening for all students

Avatar photo by Joe Hong March 2, 2023March 1, 2023
Sonja Shaw is running for a seat on the Chino Valley School Board in the Inland Empire. “I’m running because I want to make sure that parents have a voice on the board, and to preserve the rights of a parent,” Shaw said. “During the shut down, parents were pushed out, and we have had enough—these are our children, our future.” August 14, 2022. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters
Posted inPolitics

Back to school: California Republicans bet big on local board races

Avatar photo by Sameea Kamal August 17, 2022August 17, 2022
California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

Pushing California schools to help at-risk kids

by Dan Walters June 22, 2021June 21, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom randomly selects cash prize winners at the California Lottery Building in Sacramento on June 4, 2021. Photo by Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

Newsom reopening comments backfire: State of emergency to stay

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven June 7, 2021June 7, 2021
Teachers carrying cards and bouquets of flowers leave the Cleveland Elementary School campus on the last day of school, May 27, 2021 in Oakland. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters
Posted inK-12 Education

Can California withstand a teacher retirement boom?

by Eli Wolfe June 1, 2021June 28, 2021
A firefighting helicopter flies away after dropping water over a brush fire scorching at least 100 acres in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Saturday, May 15, 2021. AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu
Posted inWhatMatters

It’s mid-May: Welcome to wildfire season

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

Eli Broad was a passionate school reformer

by Dan Walters May 4, 2021May 3, 2021
Posted inWhatMatters

Key reason unemployment rate fell: Californians dropped out of workforce

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven April 19, 2021April 19, 2021
Posted inWhatMatters

State halves desk-spacing rule — will more schools reopen full-time?

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

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