We wonder how many of the well-heeled Angeleno party guests with school-aged children, like Arianna Huffington, actually enrolled their offspring into public schools or opted for one of the many private schools in the area. more ›

The nervous anticipation and anxiety that greets each new school year just increased for 10,000 California students. California Charter Academy, the largest operator of charter schools, announced the closing of 60 campuses throughout the state [via ]. Investigations surrounding the organization’s misdeeds and problematic academic programs and performance are in part to blame. The Charter Schools Association is now rushing to find seats at other schools for the California pupils whose schools will be shut down. more ›