John Fensterwald is a Reporter/Editor At Large at EdSource, where he covers a wide range of topics related to education, including public education, school administration, and educational policy. His work often explores the intricacies of the education system and its management, as well as issues of school safety and governance. John has been featured in numerous publications, including the San Francisco Examiner, The Fresno Bee, and the Los Angeles Times.
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By: John Fensterwald
The California School Boards Association's "SOS for Student Achievement" initiative encountered a significant legislative impediment on August 13, when the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected three of its four sponsored bills. These measures aimed to address California's substantial student achievement gap, a disparity often exceeding 30 percentage points between various student demographics.
By: John Fensterwald
SINCE LAST OCTOBER, the California School Boards Association has pressed the Legislature to take greater responsibility for narrowing California's immense student achievement gap.
By: John Fensterwald
Advocates assert that a new assessment, now awaiting Gov. Newsom’s signature, would focus much-needed attention on students’ struggles in early-grades math.
California Legislature passes a bill requiring schools to assess the math capabilities of all students up to second grade each year.
By: John Fensterwald
In a step toward giving math the attention early literacy has gotten, the Legislature on Monday approved a bill that would require schools to assess
By: John Fensterwald
In a step toward giving math the attention early literacy has gotten, the Legislature on Monday approved a bill that would require schools to assess the math capabilities of all students in kindergarten through second grade each year,…
By: John Fensterwald
County superintendents of schools argue that State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is threatening to undermine their ability to oversee financially distressed districts and want the Legislature to step in.
By: John Fensterwald
Senate Bill 1067 would require assessing all kindergartners through second graders' math knowledge and provide support to prevent achievement gaps by third grade.
By: John Fensterwald
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By: John Fensterwald
The California County Superintendents organization failed to persuade legislative leaders to intervene in its dispute with State Superintendent Tony Thurmo
