Topic: California Teachers Association
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Why unions are livid about L.A.'s new teacher-evaluation experiment
The Los Angeles Unified School District is testing a pilot program for teacher evaluation that includes parent feedback and peer review. But unions are not happy.
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Could California lead nation in teaching of gay history in schools?
By a 49-to-25 vote, the California Assembly approved a law requiring schools to include the contributions of gay Americans in their curriculum. Gov. Jerry Brown has not said whether he would sign the bill.
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Interest groups complicate California’s budget woes
As lawmakers edge closer a budget deal, teachers' unions, business groups, and even the governor hit the airwaves with their demands.
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Schwarzenegger's push for digital textbooks
The California governor wants to save money by dumping printed schoolbooks for online, open-source texts. But is it feasible?
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Down to the wire on California's budget crisis
As voters face ballot measures, critics say Governor Schwarzenegger is using scare tactics.
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California's fiscal crisis hits schools
Thousands of teachers may be laid off if the proposed budget cuts go through.
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