As nearly half a million new high school graduates cross the stage this year in California, fewer than half are likely registered to vote.
Read more: How to register to vote, the problem with "motor voter", what schools can do, & how PTAs can make a difference

https://ed100.org/blog/cap-gown-ballot

New from the blog: California law restricts phone use in schools

The question is no longer whether your school should limit smartphone use in schools — it’s now the law. The question now is how.

There are many threats to our public education system and many worry: How are schools impacted? How can we advocate? Join the Ed100 team & EdSource’s John Fensterwald to get informed & take action.

🔗 Sign up: https://ed100california.activehosted.com/f/33

#EducationMatters #Ed100 #AdvocacyForAll

Curious about school funding? 🤔 LCFF = Local Control Funding Formula! The more students in need, the more funds a district gets. 📚💵 Attendance? Yep, it counts! Dive into the details to see if it's making a difference! #Education #LCFF #SchoolFunding

Check it out here: https://ed100.org/lessons/lcff

In Lesson 6.4, Ed100 breaks down:

-What are the STEM subjects?
-What’s the big controversy about algebra?
-What are the STEAM subjects?
-How do we know that California is doing poorly?
-What can districts and schools do to fix it?

https://ed100.org/lessons/stem

Ed100 breaks down:

-Are private schools mostly church schools?
-Are tuition tax credits fair?
-What’s the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit?
-Who pays these taxes? Why does it matter?
-Are private school subsidies necessary for school choice? 
ed100.org/blog/school-choice-politics

In the Ed100 blog:

-What might be cut? 🤔 
-Does the President have the authority to do this? 
-What else is at risk, based on Trump’s past statements? 
-How worried should districts be? 

ed100.org/blog/federal-cuts-25

#EducationPolicy #SchoolFunding #EducationReform #BudgetCuts #Ed100

Today, we honor the words, legacy and wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr.

Ed100 exists to demystify the California school system to help YOU improve our schools. 

Below are some themes you'll find across our course and blogs. 

What themes stand out to you? How has Ed100 helped you as a leader?

#ed100 #education #california #californiaeducation #californiaschools

It's been a heavy week...and you keep working for change and impact. 

If and when you can, make sure to refill your cup. 

We need you.

As Californians navigate loss, it's important to remember our youth and students are processing this, too. 

Our guest 2023 guest blog post by Shereen Walter highlights the bill by Portantino and advocated for by the CA State PTA.

Read more at ed100.org/blog/mental-health-learning to support youth.

What power does the Federal government actually have over schools?

People are sometimes surprised to learn that the federal government plays a fairly small role in funding public schools.

Check out one of our most visited lessons to learn more: https://ed100.org/lessons/federal

As Southern California combats the unimaginable, we want to express our solidarity and care.

We are so sorry, Los Angeles.

We stand with you.

Donation link to Disaster Relief is clickable on our bio. 
https://supplybank.org/disaster-relief-fund/