7 Calif. school districts team up to push reform

Seven California school districts on Monday said they are teaming up to push ahead with education reforms that previously failed to gain widespread traction with districts and unions throughout the state.

The seven superintendents, which represent some of the state's largest school systems and more than 1 million students, announced the creation of a nonprofit organization called California Office of Education Reform.

The group will be launched with $3 million in donations from philanthropic foundations, including California Education Partners.