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Gift List for California
Submitted by K. Lloyd Billingsley on 12.18.2001
If there’s been an economic downturn one would never know it from the way new cars are flying out of dealerships and into mall parking lots. But while there may be plenty of gifts under the tree for Californians, the state’s public policy “wish list” is a long one.
Status Quota: Admissions Policies for Premier High Schools in San Francisco
Submitted by Diallo Dphrepaulezz on 12.15.2001
The San Francisco school board recently approved new admissions criteria for the premier Lowell High School and School of the Arts (SOTA).1 The new policies are complete with percentage set-asides and “benchmarks,” and operate as quotas. Although the San Francisco Unified School District (“SFUSD”) promises parents and students that its recently approved Lowell/SOTA admissions policies will not lower the academic rigor and high standards at the city’s premier high schools, that is but another promise that the district cannot keep.2
Some Good News About Los Angeles Schools
Submitted by Lance T. Izumi, J.D. on 12.12.2001
As an education analyst, I’ve often criticized the policies of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). From fiscal mismanagement to poor construction decisions to ideological adherence to failed programs, LAUSD has offered some inviting targets. However, legitimate critiques should be balanced with praise where it’s due, and the recent increase in LAUSD’s reading test scores warrants a pat on the back.
2001-02 State Budget Talking Points
Submitted by Lance T. Izumi, J.D. on 12.1.2001
A key problem with discussions concerning a proposed state budget is that historical perspective is often lost. The proposed budget may be compared to the budget in the current fiscal year, but beyond that, comparisons with budgets from even a few years ago are rarely made. The following talking points attempt to fill that void by examining how spending has increased over the years.
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