Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Grand Jury suggests consolidating 20 school districts into 6 to save money
An investigation into school district administrative costs by the Ventura County Grand Jury found the county needs to consolidate its 20 districts into six to save money for teaching positions and educational programs.School board OKs classified deal
The Lake Elsinore school board voted Monday to approve a proposal for nonteaching personnel to take off three unpaid days to help save more than 25 positions targeted for layoffs.District to pay $25,000 to lesbian student over discrimination claims
A lesbian student's complaint that teachers harassed her over her sexual orientation has led to a Vallejo school district agreement to pay her $25,000 and revamp anti-discrimination policies, it was announced Monday.English-only testing appeal back in court
Lawyers returned to court Monday to try to compel California to test English learner students in their native language, rather than in English.Pool of teachers being depleted
Even with thousands of teachers statewide facing layoffs, recruitment experts are warning of an impending teacher shortage.Calif. voters decide slate of budget propositions
Election Day returns to California for the 12th time in seven years Tuesday with voters focused on a complex slate of budget measures intended to fill a widening state deficit.
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