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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

42 children, all in one class

More pupils per teacher is the reality in Manteca Unified schools this year since the Board of Trustees voted in July to increase class sizes at the district's 22 elementary schools.

Good teachers crucial, says new Sacramento schools chief

Jonathan Raymond knows the importance of a good teacher. And as the new superintendent of the Sacramento City Unified School District, Raymond wants to make sure students are surrounded by them.

Riverside schools give PE credit for more classes

Marching band, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, dance squad, cheerleading and drill team students can earn credits for physical education, the Riverside Unified School District board decided Tuesday.

Capistrano trustees want to keep election rules unchanged in 2010

Seeking to formally exert its influence over a parent-led initiative to change the way Capistrano Unified trustees are elected, the district's school board approved a resolution Monday expressing its desire to keep the rules unchanged for the 2010 election.

Fresno school transforms to ease high enrollment

Fresno Unified’s newest elementary school has no friendly animal mascot or permanent classrooms. In fact, just about everything about it — the portable cafeteria, even its name — is temporary.

Eureka City Schools board approves final layoffs, saves Project Learn

Eureka City Schools Board of Education approved the final layoffs of 36 employees Monday, with the exception of instructors for an inmate education program.

State suspends new textbooks for grades K-8

As part of the recent state budget, California has suspended through 2012-2013, the review and adoption of new textbooks for grades kindergarten to eight.

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