In November 2023, CDE brought the internationally renowned Sir Michael Barber, a leading expert on governance, reform and ...

California’s economy and culture reliably move ahead at world-class speed, but its government often lags far behind.

Test scores have fallen to historic lows, student mobility has stalled, and the gap between top performers and their peers has widened. Data from the Department of Education and expert testimony show ...

March Madness is here and that got me thinking. Just like in basketball, success in government comes from a tight team, strong players, good communication, trust in leadership, and a common goal. I’m ...

Sir: Education has long been seen as the backbone of national progress. Any country that hopes to compete in the modern world must invest in an education system that prepares its young people with ...

Education reform will build a stronger workforce and make our communities more vibrant. Education reform does not mean abandoning communities; it means being honest about how to preserve them. Vermont ...

In my short time as a student teacher, I’ve already heard most of the ignorant assumptions about what teaching is: that with summers off and winter breaks, the job’s a cakewalk. Further criticism ...