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| Cali Education Headlines Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
Education Headlines
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
San Dieguito, Del Mar school bonds closer to passing in latest ballot counts
The latest round of ballots counted by the Registrar of Voters showed bond propositions in the San Dieguito Union High and Del Mar Union school districts closer to passing, but still falling short.San Dieguito, Del Mar school bonds closer to passing in latest ballot counts
The latest round of ballots counted by the Registrar of Voters showed bond propositions in the San Dieguito Union High and Del Mar Union school districts closer to passing, but still falling short.New contract for Sacramento city schools chief heads to vote
Sacramento City Unified School District trustees will vote Thursday on a two-year extension of Superintendent Jonathan Raymond's contract, which otherwise would expire in June.Enrollment Gaps: Modesto high schools seek ways to divide students among sites
The Modesto City Schools board on Tuesday night discussed ways to even out high school enrollment by next year among its expansive new campuses and shrinking schools that sit closer together in older areas of town.L.A. school board adopts comprehensive food policy
The policy calls for using the $100 million the Los Angeles School District spends annually on food as leverage to ensure that food service providers comply with fair workers' rights, provide organic and sustainable farming, and protect animal welfare.LAUSD rejects voluntary moratorium on new charter schools
Following a flood of protests from parents and charter supporters, the Los Angeles Unified board on Tuesday soundly rejected a resolution seeking a voluntary moratorium on new charter applications while a strategic plan is developed to better govern their explosive growth.Moraga school board approves revised child abuse prevention and reporting policy
After months of laboring over wording, trustees voted Tuesday night to streamline language in the Moraga School District's child abuse prevention policy, requiring all members of a mandated reporting team to individually report potential child abuse to authorities.LAUSD restores full academic year and full pay
The actions were made possible by passage of Proposition 30. Members also approve a resolution to charge fees when charters claim more space on traditional campuses than they need.
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