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It’s time to change how we value teachers
Over a period of generations, teaching has become less attractive. This post unpacks some of the reasons why this has happened, what might change it…
 • Carol Kocivar
Battle in San Francisco: How Should Ethnic Studies be Taught?
Forget the political positioning. This is not progressives vs MAGA or DEI vs FOX News.
 • Carol Kocivar
How will California tax initiatives affect education and your pocket book?
In this post we look at four important initiatives that will affect how much taxes you pay.
 • Carol Kocivar
How parent pressure made San Francisco change its algebra policy.
San Francisco Superintendent Maria Su reacted sensibly and quickly to heed the will of the community and adjusted the policy to reflect parent concerns.
 • Carol Kocivar
How you can strengthen our democracy
High schools should lead voter registration efforts
 • Carol Kocivar
Ten + ways to fix education funding.
Why California school funding isn’t keeping up with rising costs
 • Carol Kocivar
Quick. I need your help.
Vow that you will not be silent when politicians propose to cut funding for our children and our public schools.
 • Carol Kocivar
Hello 2026: Here is a quick round up of new laws parents and teachers should know about
California protects students
 • Carol Kocivar and Jeff Camp
Help! Trump administration cuts federal special education staff. What does that mean?
Timely special education explainer from Ed100.org
 • Carol Kocivar
How should schools teach the Pledge of Allegiance in the time of Trump?
This is not an idle question.
 • Carol Kocivar
The Great American Constitution Quiz
Do you know more than a fourth grader?
 • Carol Kocivar
Learning to Vote
What teens should learn in school about voting
 • Carol Kocivar
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