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CA law blocking religious schools from special ed funds violates religious freedom, appeals court says
U.S. Ninth Circuit Appeals Court said California can't show its discrimination vs religious schools is "neutral." Three devout Orthodox Jewish families can continue their suit against the state for allegedly forcing them to choose between their faith and obtaining educational services for their disabled children -
Addressing student learning loss among top priorities for Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate
With the release of new student test scores that show prolonged school closures negatively impacted academic performance, the challenger in the Superintendent of Public Instruction race has been visiting with families across the state, conveying to voters how his plan would work to get things turned around. -
Superintendent of Public Instruction race results signal ongoing frustration for California families
With the race for California’s top public education post still too close to call, it’s raising questions about the degree to which parental concerns could override the powerful unions that spent millions to keep the incumbent in office. -
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 12.23.21
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 12.23.21. -
Ballot initiative proposes phasing in school choice for California students
As the COVID-19 pandemic has required families to retool how their children are learning, a November 2022 ballot measure would provide each student in California with a savings account to fund the education option that works best for them.