students who have yet to pass the state exit exam are either in a fifth year of high school or an adult education program. These numbers come from the California Department of Education.

The San Jose Mercury News and the Sacramento Bee report on this as well.

The LA Times reports on parents mainly from the Mayberry Street Elementary who would like to see middle school back one grade.

on longer school years that may becoming a reality for some students.

says that with more money going into the school system that you should also have tighter standards and an exit exam.

reports on high school students getting internships.

says that around 25% of students, around 20,000, ages 5-17 do not attend regular public schools in the area. The article says it costs the school district 135 million in local and state funding. The newspaper had help in getting the stats from the Pilton Foundation.

The included link includes loads of graphics, pictures, and loads of audio from parents on what they think is important in their child’s education..