Blowing Up Homeroom

A Clairemont middle school is using the first class of the day as academic triage, with extra help for struggling kids and opportunities for others.

» By EMILY ALPERT | Oct 19

How a Controversial Rule Played Out in Other Schools

The teachers union is pulling for a new rule to limit workloads. Principals say it will handcuff them. How did it work elsewhere?

» By EMILY ALPERT | Oct 14

Schools Beset with Problems -- Now What?

Community leaders call a top-to-bottom report on San Diego Unified worrisome, but their next steps are unclear.

» By EMILY ALPERT | Nov 3

Art Supplies: $20. Soccer Uniform: $25. Cost of Public Education? Supposedly Free

Schools are reconsidering whether San Diego Unified has overstepped the legal line when asking parents to cover costs for uniforms and class supplies.

» By EMILY ALPERT | Oct 22

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From Letters: More in Favor of Decentralizing the Schools

San Diego Unified teacher approves of decentralizing over spending more on tests, units and mettings that are not working.