Education News

Setting education policy is a complicated process that takes place at many levels. Some decisions are made by elected officials and others by you the voter/parent/resident. To help you make sense of the process, here’s a look at which bodies are responsible for making decisions, and how your vote impacts the final outcome. Close to …

I am what people consider a natural-born teacher. From an early age I found myself being drawn to the profession, teaching five and six year olds how to do cartwheels and somersaults in the hours before my own gymnastics practice. I ended up coaching through my 20’s and even when I entered the United States …

When my wife and I found out we were having Destiny, we were both in high school. Away flew our dreams of going to college, and we both began working to support our child. Raised by traditional Mexican and Native American parents, we were both indoctrinated to the mantra that if you work hard, all …

Let me start by saying I’m not what one would call a career educator. I am in the sixth year of my second career, having worked as a newspaper writer and editor for 28 years before changing paths. I do not regret it for a minute. It’s been rejuvenating, satisfying and fulfilling. But at the …

Education budget bills have passed through the Legislature and been signed by the Governor. This budget is by no means a complete, long-term solution, but it does put us on a strong path to raising teacher pay significantly over the next three years and fully restoring District and Charter Additional Assistance in five years, which …