Taking the road less traveled by Lyft, Uber and car
June 21, 2017 – Robyn Purchia of the San Francisco Examiner looks at reports that Uber and Lyft contribute to as much as 15% of San Francisco vehicle traffic. The story features the voices [...]
Is California’s big investment in needy students paying off? Few signs yet that achievement gap is closing
June 19, 2017 – Jessica Calefati of CALMatters explores problems with the implementation of California’s groundbreaking education finance reform law. The article mentions Public [...]
A Charter School Violates Its Student’s Privacy to Shame Parents Into Volunteering
June 19, 2017 – Carl Petersen shines a light on the practice of requiring volunteer hours for parents at some California charter schools. By law, “it is not legal nor appropriate for [...]
2017 Public Advocates Summer Interns
METROPOLITAN EQUITY TEAM: ERIN LAPEYROLERIE Erin determined at a young age that she wanted to be an instrument in the struggle for greater socioeconomic mobility for racial minorities. [...]
A Charter School Violates Its Student’s Privacy to Shame Parents Into Volunteering
June 19, 2017 – Carl Petersen shines a light on the practice of requiring volunteer hours for parents at some California charter schools. By law, “it is not legal nor appropriate for [...]
June 2017: Remembering friend and mentor Miguel Méndez
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Remembering Miguel Angel Méndez, former Chair and Member of Public Advocates’ Board of Governors
On May 25, 2017 our dear friend and colleague Miguel Angel Méndez passed away at his home in San Carlos, California, with his family at his side. We at Public Advocates deeply mourn the loss of [...]
Another Sacramento effort to direct LCFF spending
June 12, 2017 – Tom Chorneau of the Cabinet Report writes about efforts to more transparency to LCFF spending. He mentions both legislative and grassroots initiatives that are making sure [...]
Gov. Brown agrees not to hold back money from California schools next year
June 12, 2017 – John Fensterwald of EdSource reports on Governor Brown’s decision to provide $1 billion in one-time funding to school districts. The article also provides a run-down [...]
California: Deal Struck in Legislature to Reform Charters’ Enrollment and Discipline Policies
May 28, 2017 – Diane Ravitch, in her blog, wrote about the recent deal to create new admissions policies at California charter schools. This deal was partially inspired by a Public [...]
