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Suit shows what's wrong with California schools Education — San Francisco Bay Area Schools, Performance, Profiles, News — SFGate

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Larger classes mean shortchanging kids

Larger classes mean shortchanging kids
All over the Bay Area, schools are increasing class sizes to deal with state budget cuts. In Oakland...




Suit shows what's wrong with California schools

Frustrated by some tough budget years, California public school officials want a court to declare the...

Student has a plan to revitalize Oakland

Stanford University undergraduate Daniel Jacobson is interested in pursuing a career in transportation planning and urban design, and...
Chronicle 6.11.10 4:00 AM

16-to-life for frat row killing in Berkeley

A former community college student was sentenced Thursday to 16 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing a UC Berkeley student on...
Chronicle 6.10.10 5:03 PM

Teacher layoffs undermine school reforms

E.R. Taylor Elementary's third-graders worry that McClaren Park's weeds will go wild because of unexpected rain. These park stewards...
Chronicle 6.10.10 4:00 AM

CSU trustees may raise student fees 10%

California State University trustees may ignore a recommendation by their own staff to raise student fees by 5 percent next week...
Chronicle 6.10.10 11:02 AM

Aceves, Torlakson in runoff for schools chief

Larry who? A few months ago, that might have been a good question. Not anymore. Retired district Superintendent Larry Aceves, a dark...
Chronicle 6.10.10 4:00 AM

Aceves, Torlakson to face off in November

A career politician and a dark horse contender emerged from a crowded field of 12 in the race for state Superintendent of Public...
Chronicle 6.9.10 11:31 AM

November runoff set for state schools chief

Three candidates emerged from a crowded field of 12 for state superintendent of public instruction, with two career politicians and a...
Chronicle 6.9.10 4:00 AM