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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…
May 6
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Carol Kocivar
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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.
Apr 25
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Carol Kocivar
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San Francisco's Puzzling strategy to improve attendance:
It cuts funding for strategies that work
Apr 20
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Carol Kocivar
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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.
Apr 15
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Carol Kocivar
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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.
Mar 28
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Carol Kocivar
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How you can strengthen our democracy
High schools should lead voter registration efforts
Mar 26
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Carol Kocivar
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San Francisco flunks algebra once again.
SFUSD offers exactly the opposite of what voters want.
Mar 12
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Carol Kocivar
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Ten + ways to fix education funding.
Why California school funding isn’t keeping up with rising costs
Mar 6
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Carol Kocivar
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Should Sports, Libraries, Arts, and Music be on the Chopping Block?
Take Action: San Francisco schools must keep these essential programs.
Feb 23
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Carol Kocivar
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Hey SFUSD: Can’t manage your budget? The State wants to step in.
A little noticed provision of the proposed California State budget requires greater accountability in the San Francisco Unified School District and…
Feb 7
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Carol Kocivar
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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.
Jan 27
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Carol Kocivar
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The 2026-27 California Education Budget, Explained
Making sense of education funding
Jan 24
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Carol Kocivar
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