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May 26, 2023
Stockton Unified graduated 542 students from Career Technical Education programs last year, up from 205 in the 2019-2020 school year. 3,586 students — roughly 10% of the school district — were enrolled in a career path program this year.
May 26, 2023
The Mill Valley School District’s board of trustees on Wednesday voted unanimously in favor of a four-year contract for Elizabeth Kaufman, the superintendent at Sonoma Valley Unified School District, effective July 1.
May 26, 2023
The Marysville Joint Unified School District recently received a $13.5 million grant from the California Community Schools Public Partnership (CCSPP) to develop wellness activities and programs at several school sites within the district.
May 26, 2023
While strong tax revenues in some states are boosting lawmakers’ efforts to increase funding for K-12 schools, policymakers in one of the country’s largest markets are preparing for a more significant hit to the education budget than originally expected.
May 26, 2023
Teachers unions in school districts across the country are demanding improved salaries, benefits and class sizes when it’s time to renew their contracts. They are also leveraging negotiations to benefit school employees, students and their families.
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