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What are the functions of a school district central office?
by Leslie Reckler | February 22, 2022 | 0 Comments

School district central offices perform vital services that are easy to take for granted. Leslie Reckler explains what they do and why it matters.

How should students be counted?
by Carol Kocivar | February 13, 2022 | 2 Comments

Before the pandemic, our schools were funded according to attendance. State Senator Portantino argues that California should join the majority of states and fund schools by enrollment. The stakes are high, as Carol explains.

The Lottery and California education
by Jeff Camp | January 30, 2022 | 1 Comment

The state lottery delivers about $2 billion to California schools each year. It's a tiny fraction of the total cost of public education, but still a heck of a big number. Here's what you should know about it.

How to Choose a College
by Jeff Camp | January 25, 2022 | 6 Comments

Suppose you get offers from multiple colleges. How do you choose among them? How does the college selection process actually work? This post takes the mystery out of it, and introduces a new, free tool to make informed choices based on your own interests.

How is the budget for education created?
by Carol Kocivar | January 23, 2022 | 1 Comment

California's state budget has grown quickly in the last two years, defying expectations. There are many happy implications for education. In this post, Carol explains the process ahead, including how to have an influence.

What I learned as an extern for Ed100
by Jeff Camp | January 18, 2022 | 0 Comments

Volunteers are crucial to the success of Ed100. For the last several years, we have involved college students as both externs (in December) and interns (June, July and August). Sophie shares her reflections on the experience.

How School Boards Choose a Superintendent
by Leslie Reckler | January 17, 2022 | 4 Comments

The most important responsibility of a school board is to hire and evaluate the superintendent of schools. Leslie Reckler explains what's at stake, and how to do it right.

Should taxes pay for private schools?
by Carol Kocivar | January 9, 2022 | 6 Comments

Should taxpayers foot the bill for private and religious schools? Voters will face this question on the ballot in 2022, if either or both of two measures raise enough money to collect a million signatures in the next few months. Here's what's at stake.

Budgeting for Educational Equity
by John Diaz | January 2, 2022 | 1 Comment

California's school funding system directs resources toward school districts partly on the basis of local needs. In this post, John Diaz explains why the policy is crucial to improvement of the state's diverse schools — and its economy.

These are a few of our favorite things
by Jeff Camp | December 19, 2021 | 1 Comment

This, our final Ed100 post of 2021, celebrates with a look back at some of the lessons and posts you might have missed. With apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein...

The right to a quality education
by Carol Kocivar | December 12, 2021 | 4 Comments

In 2022, California voters may be asked to vote on an initiative to amend the state constitution, establishing a right to a high-quality education for all students. There’s a catch.

How students have a voice
by Jeff Camp | December 5, 2021 | 0 Comments

GENup is a coalition of student-led social justice organizations. This post explains what the organization does, how it has grown so quickly, and how students can learn more.

What is the Equality Act?
by Jeff Camp | November 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

The Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, remains stuck in the US Senate. GenderCool champion Stella Keating explains why it matters and what students can do.

Help Wanted! Ed100 is hiring.
by Jeff Camp | November 14, 2021 | 0 Comments

OK, Ed100 community, we need your help! We are adding a new part-time position to the Ed100 team: Outreach Coordinator. Please forward this post to help us find just the right person. It’s a part-time, work-from-home role.

Recall mania! What does a school board really do?
by Carol Kocivar | November 7, 2021 | 1 Comment

School board members have recently found themselves swept up in politics far beyond local education issues. Many have had to deal with abusive constituents, and a record number have faced recall attempts. Let’s get back to basics: what do school boards actually do?

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