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Two education stories out today are indirectly related, but tied together they will spell the future of public education in California. First, Education Secretary Arne Duncan laid out the Obama Administration’s goals for sweeping national reforms today, including longer school days, longer school year and more performance pay. Then EdSource reported on the differences between California and the Obama plan, which could jeopardize millions in education spending for our state. What form will education reform eventually take?

Guests:

Brian Edwards, senior policy analyst for EdSource; he authored the report “The New Federal Education Policies: California’s Challenge”

David Sanchez, president of the California Teachers Association