The California state school board has agreed to continue allowing school districts flexibility in how they carry out a new state law that calls for limited - English - proficient students to be taught mostly in English. (edweek.org)
Saying that the state's education code allows school districts flexibility in laying off teachers in order to comply with constitutional requirements to provide equal education to all students, a Superior Court judge granted an injunction today that prevents the Los Angeles Unified School District from laying off teachers at Gompers, Liechty and Markham middle schools this year. (aclusocal.org)
NSBA advocates for a comprehensive, strategic reauthorization of ESEA that provides school districts the flexibility and resources they need to respond to the educational challenges in their local communities. (nsba.org)