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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Teachers worry they lack the resources to make state plan work

Local school officials say it's a good goal, but they worry the resources and support - including enough qualified math teachers to teach algebra to the state's nearly 500,000 eighth-graders - don't exist yet to make it work.

Capistrano trustees OK 'forensic' audit

Capistrano Unified trustees on Monday night narrowly rejected an independent analysis of the risks posed by a high-pressure gas pipeline near San Juan Hills High School, but authorized district staff to move forward with a comprehensive "forensic" audit

Students flock to be first enrolled at new Antelope High School

A numeric surprise has descended on the new Antelope High School opening a month from now: Far more students than expected have signed up, and more are coming every day.

Student files suit vs. teacher

It was Valentine's Day and freshman Jade Ray wanted to join her classmates in the Mount Miguel High School choir as they delivered singing grams. Instead, in front of 50 other students, teacher Heather Hargett, called her ugly and kicked her and told her to leave the room, Jade said in a lawsuit.

Charter school's teachers, parents beg for reprieve

Parents and teachers at the troubled TIP Academy pleaded with Encinitas school trustees last night not to shut down their charter school.

S.D. school board puts off vote on $2.1 billion bond

The San Diego school board postponed a vote on a $2.1 billion bond measure to upgrade and repair schools yesterday, saying the proposal needs fine-tuning and additional review.

Antioch school board embarks on two-year training

Antioch Unified School District trustees are among a handful of school boards around the country about to start two years of training in how to do their job more effectively.

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