Guest Perspectives Producing better outcomes with data-centered leadership By Shara WatkinsUpdated Apr 20, 2023 Trustee Noelia Corzo and I both ran for office because we wanted to do things differently and we wanted better outcomes. Our Superintendent, D…
State Featured Math scores don’t add up in California By John Fensterwald EdSource Apr 6, 2022 Math scores of California’s average eighth graders on standardized tests in 2021 were in line with the knowledge and skills of fifth graders, …
Local News San Mateo-Foster City School District approves 3-pathway middle school math program By Sierra Lopez Daily Journal staff Dec 21, 2021 After an overhaul of San Mateo-Foster City School District’s middle school math program, students will soon have the option of taking one of t…
State Featured Some school districts dropping D, F grades By Carolyn Jones and John Fensterwald EdSource Dec 7, 2021 Some of California’s largest school districts are trying an unconventional tactic to help students reengage in school after distance learning …
Arts & Entertainment Newsom writes children's book about boy with dyslexia Updated Apr 13, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — The latest news about California Gov. Gavin Newsom is more personal, if less dramatic, than the recall effort he easily defeat…
Local News Featured San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District board amends accelerated plan for math program By Austin Walsh Daily Journal staff Updated Apr 26, 2021 Following hours of intensive deliberation, San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District officials narrowly agreed to overhaul the school s…
Local News Featured San Mateo Union High School District drops letter grades during its disrupted semester By Austin Walsh Daily Journal staff Apr 21, 2020 San Mateo Union High School District students will either pass or fail the spring semester disrupted by COVID-19, according to a split decisio…