Monday, September 15, 2008
Tracy Unified names city native to assistant human resources post
A Tracy native is returning as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Tracy Unified School District. Tracy High School graduate Ryan Davis was named to the post this week.Health Net hike sparks unity at Stockton USD
Workers and bosses sat side by side. Flags bearing the logos of two unions were draped next to the Stockton Unified School District banner. Common purpose was in the air. The unusual togetherness had been fostered by collective outrage over a proposed 33 percent rate hike by Health Net, the insurance provider for nearly half of Stockton Unified's employees.Schools scramble to find funding
As state leaders continue fighting over a budget, schools in San Luis Obispo County are preparing to navigate through a looming cash crisis by tapping into reserves, taking out loans and clamping down on expenses.Four valley school districts seek to pass parcel tax in November
Tax revenue is down. Ditto confidence in state political leaders. Gas and grocery prices are up. With several measures on the November ballot asking voters to fork over more money for energy, trains, water and hospitals, will schools be able to successfully plead their case for more support? Four school districts in Santa Clara County are hoping that the answer is yes.Test scores shoot up, so principal has to go through with his promise
Del Dios Middle School students delivered the test scores, and yesterday Principal Darren McDuffie made good on a promise: shaving the hair on his head and wearing something resembling a pink tutu.District rescinds its budget cutbacks
Within a month, kindergarten classes in the Escondido Union School District are expected to be restored to their previous size, and libraries – which have been open only half time – will return to full-time schedules. The school board made those decisions Thursday night after learning its ending budget balance for 2007-08 had given the district an unanticipated $3.6 million.Elementary, middle school kids make gains
Students are doing better in elementary and middle school, but key indicators show little progress among high school and college students, Education Secretary Margaret Spellings said.Moreno Valley school turns to 'magic' to make bullying disappear
With a new school year underway, Bear Valley Elementary in Moreno Valley is working hard to create a "bully free school."School auditorium fees could jump for groups
Community groups could be charged more to use auditoriums at Downey, Johansen and Modesto high schools if the Modesto City Schools board of trustees approves a revised fee schedule tonight.Educators focus attention on ninth-graders' transition to high school
Ninth grade is crucial to a student's eventual academic success, so secondary schools across the nation, including Pasadena's Muir High, are increasingly sheltering their freshmen in small learning communities or sometimes on separate campuses.In rush to White House, 'No Child' is left behind
For the next president, one of the first domestic challenges will be to reshape the No Child Left Behind law, hailed six years ago as a bipartisan solution to America's education troubles. But in their race for the White House, Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) are distancing themselves from what has become a tainted brand.Column: Testing of special-ed students should be re-examined
The predictable result came in last week from forcing students with disabilities to pass a high school exit exam in order to earn a diploma. Nearly half failed. Failed. A demoralizing word for some kids who struggle daily to perform tasks most teens carry out with ease.
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