Articles in this issue

• LAO reports alternative education needs revamp
  A new report released by the Legislative Analyst’s Office focuses on the need to improve the state’s alternative education programs.
• SBE looking at CAHSEE and special education students
  The State Board of Education is taking up the question of special education students and the California High School Exit Exam in a series of special meetings.
• NCLB body issues final recommendations
  The independent, bipartisan Com­mis­sion on No Child Left Behind has released its final report for the reauthorization of the federal law, scheduled to begin this year.