History of IDEA
Jeannie Oakes, Founder and Former Director
Youth Voice in School Finance
NEW REPORT: Los Angeles' road to A-G for all
Without Dollars and Sense Powerpoint
Past Educational Opportunity Reports
The Latest from IDEA
A newsfeed on the most current research, news, and events at IDEA.
New Book: "Public Engagement for Public Education"
A new book co-edited by IDEA Director John Rogers and Brown University Professor Marion Orr can help put Compton news in context.
Nov. 12: California's Gender Gaps
This week, the Council of the Great City Schools released a report detailing just how far behind African-American males were. Twelve percent of African-American boys in fourth-grade tested proficient in reading, whereas 38 percent of white fourth-grade boys were proficient.
The same discrepancies held in math and other grade levels. In many cases, African-American boys not living in poverty tested worse than white student who qualified for free- or reduced-price lunches. In higher education, African-American males made up 5 percent of the population.
A similar gender gap persists in California, where female students are outpacing males. More females graduate from high school. More graduate having completed the necessary A-G coursework required for entry into the California State University or University of California system. More enroll in a CSU or UC campus.
The ratios grow even more when looking only at African Americans, Latinos and American Indians, three groups largely underrepresented in the state's higher education system.
For a quick look at the data and charts, download a PDF version. You can also read our Themes in the News for a more indepth view at this issue.
SOURCE: UCLA IDEA
Nov. 8: Huffington Post highlights IDEA's piece on voter contradictions
Following last week's election, IDEA wrote about the contradictions between what the people of California wanted and expected from the state for its public schools and what they voted for at the polls.
A Public Policy Institute of California survey found that an overwhelming majority of the state did not think the schools were adequately funded and that education reform needed to be a top priority for the next governor.
In an effort to pass budgets on time, Prop. 25 passed, switching the requirement from two-thirds requirement to a simple majority. The electorate also defeated Prop. 24, which would have repealed $1.3 million in corporate tax breaks, but passed Prop. 26, calling for a two-thirds majority to levy fees.
As Gov.-elect Jerry Brown said on election night: "The taxpayers gave and they took away."
Read the full piece as it appears on the Huffington Post and what types of reform efforts will be needed with limited funds.
INFORMATION MTGS: Principal Leadership Institute Prepares Tomorrow's Leaders
UCLA's Principal Leadership Institute program is holding information sessions in the next two months for educators interested in becoming social justice leaders in Los Angeles schools.
The Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) recruits, trains and supports a diverse group of individuals committed to the principles of academic excellence, equity and integrity as a way to maximize achievement and opportunity for students in urban schools.
The rigorous 15-month program is aligned to the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders. It offers a master's degree in education and a Tier-1 administrative credential. The next cohort will begin summer 2011.
The program is designed to attract outstanding educators who have administrative interests and recognized potential. We encourage applicants with:
- Five or more years experience as a classroom teacher, minimum three years
- Experience working for educational justice with other teachers
- Experience working for change alongside parents and community groups
- A commitment to Los Angeles youth and communities
Upcoming Information Sessions and Workshops
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 20 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.
Statement of Purpose workshops also held on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11 at 9 a.m.
WHERE: All sessions will be at UCLA's Moore Hall.
RSVP: Contact 310-267-4905
INFORMATION: centerx.gseis.ucla.edu/principal-leadership or contact John Rogers, PLI Faculty Director.
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