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YOUTH LAW NEWS
VOL. 4 NO. 1
In This Issue: Oregon fails to ensure that all children can attend a full day of school, Healthy sexual development to Improve outcomes for youth in foster care, and leading educators criticize DeVos.
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No Child Left Behind Fails to Close the Achievement Gap
by Jesse Hahnel
Recently released results from the 2008 administration of the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP)1 suggest
Dalton Dyer v. CIF: A Major Victory for Foster Youth in California
By Bryn Martyna
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) won a major victory for the rights of California foster
New California Court Rules Protect Foster Children’s Educational Rights
By Betsy Wang
In January 2008, the Judicial Council of California adopted a new set of court rules in response
An Ecological Approach to National Education Reform
By Robyn Gould
*The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author, and not necessarily
California Moves to Improve Group Home Schools
by Sara Woodward
The California Legislature passed two new laws in the recently concluded session—Assembly Bill 1858 and Senate Bill
Advocates Seek Improvements in Education for Foster Youth
By Sara Woodward
Foster youth face a daunting array of obstacles in their education. Many school districts and child welfare
