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California kids have no right to a quality education
by Carol Kocivar | February 19, 2023 | 2 Comments

California's constitution obligates the state to provide public education. It does not, however, establish any expectation about the quality of that education. Should it? Californians may be asked to vote on this question.

Parent voice and the PTA
by Carol Kocivar | February 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

PTA organizations bring people together in ways that make change possible. In this post, Carol reminds us about some of the roles that PTAs have played in history — and why PTAs remain vital today.

What is education for?
by Elaheh Khazi | February 5, 2023 | 0 Comments

For students, education can sometimes feel like a slog. The work is clear enough: do homework, take tests, get grades, repeat. But what’s the point? What’s it for? At the 2022 Ed100 Academy for Student Leaders, we invited Ted Dintersmith to share his unconventional point of view.

Learning to Serve
by Jeff Camp | January 29, 2023 | 1 Comment

Volunteer experiences are very important for students. This was a key topic at the conference of the Academy for Student Leaders. Students heard directly from the state’s Chief Service Officer, Josh Fryday.

Help form the leadership team for the 2023 Academy
by Jeff Camp | January 22, 2023 | 1 Comment

Ed100 is now accepting applications for the leadership team of the Ed100 Academy for Student Leaders. This select team will develop and execute the conference in 2023. It’s a fun way to help student leaders make a difference in California. We need adult advisors, too!

How is the education budget for 2023-24 being created?
by Carol Kocivar | January 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

Governor Newsom has proposed a budget for next year that juggles many challenges. When the stock market sneezes, California’s budget gets sick. Carol summarizes how the proposal will affect schools.

Ed100 Year in Review
by Jeff and Carol | January 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Ed100 team turned it up a notch in 2022. We’ve never worked harder, and it’s nice to see the impact. Thank you for your readership, feedback and support. This post celebrates the year’s work and recaps some of the highlights.

How student voices reach school boards
by Jeff Camp | December 12, 2022 | 1 Comment

How can student voices reach school boards? A combination of persistence and know-how, suggests CSBA veteran Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez. Read the notes or watch her full presentation.

Banned Books for Christmas
by Carol Kocivar | December 4, 2022 | 1 Comment

This year, more books than ever were banned from libraries and schools, a reflection of our divided national politics. So this holiday season I decided to give my grandchildren banned books.

Will you make Ed100 part of your giving plan this year?
by Jeff Camp | November 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

We rarely ask. But we DO need funding to do our work. Will you donate to Ed100 this giving season?

What can schools do about the climate crisis?
by Mary Perry | November 13, 2022 | 1 Comment

The average annual carbon footprint of each person in California is 9.1 tons — more than the weight of an average elephant. In this post, Mary Perry explores what schools could do.

Sal Khan says we're doing education wrong. Are we really listening?
by Jeff Camp | November 6, 2022 | 0 Comments

The world's most successful living teacher sustained the learning progress of millions of students during the pandemic. He has a serious point of view about how learning ought to work. Is it time to listen more carefully?

California Supreme Court grants a wish to school communities
by Carol Kocivar | October 30, 2022 | 0 Comments

A recent California Supreme Court decision granted school communities a long-held wish: the power to pass local taxes with a simple majority vote. This change has huge implications. Carol explains how it happened, and what you need to know.

Roundup: Education policies passed, failed and vetoed in 2022
by Carol Kocivar | October 22, 2022 | 1 Comment

California's 2022 legislative session is now complete. More than 2,000 bills passed, failed, or were vetoed. In this post, Carol clarifies the endgame of the legislative process and takes stock of the year's changes.

Students and Civic Engagement
by Jeff Camp | October 16, 2022 | 2 Comments

High school juniors and seniors can earn the California Seal of Civic Engagement for their diploma, if they know about it. Dr. Marika Manos and Hana Fujita explain how the seal works, what students need to do to get it, and why it matters.

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