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Democratic schism opens on fixing schools

By Laurel Rosenhall - Published: 12:00 am

Across the nation Democrats have begun to split over education, with a growing chorus arguing the party must move away from its traditional allegiance with teachers unions in order to improve chronically low-performing schools.

Sacramento-area schools fear vandalism during winter break

By Melody Gutierrez - Published: 12:00 am

Winter break has proved costly for Sacramento school districts as vandals, thieves and arsonists have hit the empty campuses.

Hmong students in Sacramento learn of culture's Chinese roots

By Stephen Magagnini - Updated: 11:11 am

The 264 students at Sacramento's Hmong charter school began grinning when Li Yang blew on a leaf and almost made it cry, the way his Chinese ancestors have done for centuries.

Sacramento school districts consider selling naming rights to campus properties

By Melody Gutierrez - Updated: 11:02 am

In one Massachusetts school district, the naming rights to the principal's office can be yours for $10,000.

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