Welcome to California School Law blog of Rich Kitchens

July has brought some interesting ed law issues into the headlines again. For example, how a school board is supposed (or not supposed) to operate was implicated in Stockton, some school districts (such as Cupertino’s) are keeping an eye on enrollment,

At least we are not as bad as the evolution debate in Louisiana…or are we? There are severe cash problems in San Diego, school reform pits states against national governments, even in tiny Lagunitas, and the ever-present school discipline issues abound—in the New York as well as in Fresno. Free speech issues are different in California, say, than in Oregon, and bad teachers may be tough to fire anywhere. Then there is the home-schooling issue.

The point is that while many issues involving school law—particularly public school law—are unique to California, some issues cross state lines quite easily. We hope to get discussion going on any subject of interest involving public policy and education in California. Jump aboard and let us know what you are thinking. I will post every week and we hope to hear from you!