Michael Higham

UC San Diego, Class of 2012, B.A. in Political Science. Education Journalist occasionally diving into energy policy, with the aspiration of becoming the coolest high school teacher or college professor your kids ever had.</p&gt

5 Arguments in Support of Common Core Standards

In a previous article, 5 arguments against the Common Core state standards were articulated. The standards were summarized as the following: Common Core There are currently 45 states opting into

By Michael Higham

/ June 17, 2013

5 Arguments in Support of Common Core Standards

First Time in 5 Years California Education Funding Does Not Shrink

On Monday night, the state Legislature and Governor Brown came to a conclusion on the future of California education funding. They compromised on a local control funding formula that looks

By Michael Higham

/ June 14, 2013

First Time in 5 Years California Education Funding Does Not Shrink

On Monday night, the state Legislature and Governor Brown came to a conclusion on the future of California education funding. They compromised on a local control funding formula that looks

By Michael Higham

/ June 14, 2013

First Time in 5 Years California Education Funding Does Not Shrink

On Monday night, the state Legislature and Governor Brown came to a conclusion on the future of California education funding. They compromised on a local control funding formula that looks

By Michael Higham

/ June 14, 2013

First Time in 5 Years California Education Funding Does Not Shrink

On Monday night, the state Legislature and Governor Brown came to a conclusion on the future of California education funding. They compromised on a local control funding formula that looks

By Michael Higham

/ June 14, 2013

5 Arguments Against Common Core Standards

The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSI) came about in 2009 when the National Governors Association pursued development of new educational expectations. The NGA collaborated with the Council of Chief

By Michael Higham

/ June 13, 2013

5 Arguments Against Common Core Standards

Senate Education Funding Proposal Relies on Higher Revenue Projections

California Common Sense (CACS) provided an infographic (below) that illustrates the differences between Senate Bill 69 and Governor Brown's education funding proposals. The two will be the competing

By Michael Higham

/ June 10, 2013

Senate Education Funding Proposal Relies on Higher Revenue Projections

7 Facts About Student Loan Debt You Did Not Know

Research organizations are digging deep into why student debt is on the rise and if it's significantly hurting graduates' ability to be financially sound. The federal student

By Michael Higham

/ June 7, 2013

7 Facts About Student Loan Debt You Did Not Know

Student Loans in California Worth the Burden and Make Economic Sense

The latest study from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) provides a cost-benefit analysis and discussion of student loans in California. Student debt is currently a hot discussion on

By Michael Higham

/ June 5, 2013

Student Loans in California Worth the Burden and Make Economic Sense

The latest study from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) provides a cost-benefit analysis and discussion of student loans in California. Student debt is currently a hot discussion on

By Michael Higham

/ June 5, 2013

California School Funding Plans Retain Strong Public Support

The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released its May survey that gauges public opinion on state government affairs. From a California school funding aspect, Governor Brown's revised

By Michael Higham

/ May 31, 2013

California School Funding Plans Retain Strong Public Support

The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released its May survey that gauges public opinion on state government affairs. From a California school funding aspect, Governor Brown's revised

By Michael Higham

/ May 31, 2013