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Sacramento teachers union plans protest of documentary

By Melody Gutierrez - Published: 12:00 am

A documentary aiming to inspire Americans to address issues in public education has also created a bitter dispute between those who call themselves education reformers and many teachers and their union representatives.

Obama conference touts community colleges as path to American dream

By Kevin G. Hall - Published: Wednesday, October 6 2010 - 12:00 am

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama used a special White House conference Tuesday to tout the nation's community colleges as offering a path to the American dream for underprivileged citizens and as essential centers for training the 21st-century work force.

Education reform pushed at 'Superman' screening

Published: Wednesday, October 6 2010 - 12:00 am

Following a private screening of the documentary "Waiting for 'Superman' " on Tuesday night in Sacramento, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a panel of reform-minded speakers said it's time to make major changes in a broken public education system.

Community college candidates agree raising fees is a last resort

By Laurel Rosenhall - Published: Tuesday, October 5 2010 - 12:00 am

California's budget crisis has put the squeeze on community colleges. In the last year they've seen layoffs, furloughs and cuts in course offerings. Meanwhile, a record number of students have applied as they seek new job skills or put off looking for work in a tough economy.

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