Grading the "Honig reforms."(Bill Honig, superintendent of public instruction, state of California)
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Reading comprehension is one aspect of the educational reforms spearheaded by Bill Honig, superintendent of public instruction in California from 1982-93, that is under fire from many sides. Critics feel that Californian fourth-graders rank low in reading ability due to the adoption of Honig's new instruction guidelines in 1987. Task forces investigating the problem later found that the original documents outlining the reforms were not clear regarding the balancing of basic skills, problem solving and creative thinking. Yet Honig's tougher curriculum policy improved the quality of text-books and pushed for more academic subjects. Problems in measuring student achievement make assessment difficult.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 1996
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The Joads go home: has the Golden State lost its luster?
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California lost more people than it gained from other states in 1985-1991 because of economic considerations and reasons ranging from earthquakes to traffic congestion. Three-hundred fifteen thousand residents left Los Angeles County at the end of FY 1991, more than the 205,000 incoming residents from other counties and states. Favored destinations are smaller towns and other states such as Lake County in Oregon, Sacramento County in Washington, Solano County and Placer County. Nevertheless, demographers still expect California to attract people from other states and countries.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 1992
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State senate
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The Senate will most likely retain most of its present members in 1993. Unlike the Assembly, which will have a third of its members replaced, only half of the Senate members faced election. Most of the incumbents who are in danger of losing their seats are Republicans with the Democrats set to retain the majority. Although the Democrats can look forward to 23 seats in the new Legislature, they can also expect the backing of independents Quentin Kopp of San Francisco and Lucy Killea of San Diego.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 1992
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