California Education Policy Program

About This Program

The California Education Program, which is no longer active at New America, provided high-quality analysis and commentary for the general public on K-14 education issues, as well as research and technical assistance to inform policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders. It was headed by Camille Esch, who in early 2011 was appointed by Governor Brown to serve on the executive staff of the State Board of Education.

Policy Papers

Meaningful Credential Renewal
May 1, 2011
Pathway to the Baccalaureate
Camille Esch
April 14, 2010
On the Cusp in California
October 29, 2009
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Articles and Op-Eds

To Improve Teachers, Improve Training
November 28 | McClatchy Newspapers
Camille Esch
Training Better Teachers
November 16 | The Los Angeles Times
Camille Esch
Community Colleges Must Share in Higher Education Recovery
February 22 | Los Angeles Times
Camille Esch
Christopher Cabaldon
Higher Ed's Bermuda Triangle
September 02 | The Washington Monthly
Camille Esch
Put Teachers To the Test
March 23 | Los Angeles Times
Camille Esch
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Blog Posts

In Los Angeles, a Glimpse of Possible Changes to Head Start
Early Ed Watch
January 29, 2010

California Gets Low Grades for Education
Early Ed Watch
January 20, 2010

Urging Solutions on 'Chronic Absence' in Elementary Schools
Early Ed Watch
December 4, 2009

New Report: On the Cusp in California
Early Ed Watch
October 29, 2009

Higher Ed's Bermuda Triangle
Higher Ed Watch
September 3, 2009

Events

From Inputs to Outputs
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 9:30am | Mountain View
Our Common Cause: Confronting Current Crises & Forging a New Vision
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 9:00am | Sacramento
CA EVENT: The Future of Early Education Systems in California (Pre K-3rd)
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 11:30am | Sacramento
CA EVENT: California, the Crisis and the Next Social Contract
Monday, February 9, 2009 - 8:00am | Washington
CA EVENT: Strengthening California’s Workforce through Education, Training, and Savings
Monday, October 20, 2008 - 1:00pm
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