Thursday, February 14, 2008
Cuts in state funding worry county schools chief
County schools Superintendent Julian Crocker said the governor’s proposed budget is "disastrous" for education. Under that plan -- which won’t be finalized until summer by the state Legislature -- most school districts would get $700 less per student in the next academic year.Convincing kids to read on
While young children across the county tend to count reading for fun among their favorite activities, that enthusiasm seems to drop off in the middle school years, with most students reporting that they do little recreational reading.Filling superintendent post will be a challenge
McLaughlin will retire on June 30, two years after taking charge of Stockton Unified. His successor - who will be the district's fourth superintendent since 2005 - will be charged with balancing a budget at a time when California is in a cash crunch and will oversee the use of funds from the recently passed Measure Q, the district's $464.5 million bond.Mt. Diablo rejects proposal for Bay Point charter school
The Mt. Diablo school board has rejected a bid to open a Bay Point charter school in August. The proposal for the Eastbay Public Charter Academy failed to meet state legal requirements and lacked adequate academic and fiscal information, said Roger Bylund, Mt. Diablo school district assistant superintendent for elementary education.District holds hearings on cuts
West Contra Costa Unified School District officials sought community input this week on what should be cut and what should be left alone as the district prepares to slice approximately $10.4 million from its 2008-09 budget amid a state fiscal crisis.Trustee aims for tougher curriculum
While a Dublin school trustee vows to push for more rigorous high school courses, district staff members have countered that Dublin High already has a challenging curriculum.Developers may balk at North San Jose school assessments
Education leaders have complained for nearly three years that San Jose's plan to transform the North First Street area into a high-density urban center fails to provide for the new schools that would be demanded.Oregonian chosen to lead district
Trustees of the San Dieguito Union High School District announced yesterday that a superintendent from Oregon will replace Peggy Lynch, who is retiring.LAUSD, charters to share space
Los Angeles Unified School District has agreed to share space on its campuses with charter schools, settling a lawsuit by charter groups that said the district was violating state law.California students fare well in AP exams
California public school students continued to outperform their peers in most states on Advanced Placement tests last year, and the state's huge population of Latino students was a particular bright spot, according to reports issued by the College Board on Wednesday.Officials are mobilizing against proposed cuts
Bill Huyett the new superintendent of Berkeley schools, is bracing himself for a dreaded exercise: Cutting more than $2.5 million from next year's budget.
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