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04/26/2024

https://calmatters.org/politics/capitol/2024/04/california-students-homework-happiness/

The debate over the pros and cons of homework has been going on for as my brother in law used to say, many moons come shacktaw. However, do we really need the government to pass legislation for this. Check out the following article and let us know what you think.

A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to look at homework for California students.

04/24/2024

https://edsource.org/2024/contributions-fueled-grassroots-bid-to-oust-two-from-orange-county-school-board/708753 #0

It seems like there are some grassroots efforts in California, for districts to get back to teaching the basics. Check out the following article and let us know what you think!

A grassroots campaign recalled two members of the Orange Unified School District in an election that cost more than half a million dollars.

01/24/2024

According to this article from the LA Times in October of 2023, "Most California students continue to struggle from pandemic learning setbacks and do not meet grade-level standards in math and reading..."

If you or someone you know has a child that's struggling with Math and/or Reading, please reach out and book a discovery session, we'd love to show you how our one-on-one tutoring can change that.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-18/most-california-students-fall-short-of-grade-level-standards-in-math-and-reading-scores-show #:~:text=In%20math%2C%20there%20was%20a,at%20grade%20level%20in%20math.