Sandra Oshiro

Release of new Common Core-aligned tests scores by districts and schools is expected in early September, but when parents get their student's individual scores depends on their districts.

Los Angeles Unified says investigators revealed serious allegations against well-known Los Angeles Unified teacher Rafe Esquith. His attorney said the district is acting like a criminal cartel.

The California State University trustees approved 2 percent salary raises for the system's top executives.

The KIDS COUNT report finds California improved the health status of its children, but dropped next to last in providing for their economic well-being.

The president of the California Board of Education says it will take time before Common Core instruction on such skills as critical thinking can be fully rolled out.