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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Maitre: Rebooted summer programs make learning fun to prevent ‘summer slide’

While summer classes targeted at struggling students are nearing extinction on many school campuses, several districts are rebooting the traditional summer education model by blending academics with recreational activities intended to prevent students from falling even further behind.

Palm Springs Unified school board poised to OK raises

The Palm Springs Unified school board is set to approve an across-the-board 1 percent salary increase during a public meeting Tuesday.

New Brentwood superintendent introduces himself

A familiar face in the Brentwood Union School District four years ago, Dana Eaton's busy getting back up to speed as he counts down to the start of another school year.

Caliber K-8 charter school fights to open

More than 50 students are finishing up a summer school program this week hosted by Caliber K-8 charter school, after which the fate of the school is very much in doubt.

Closure of seven Sacramento schools upheld

A federal judge on Monday denied a bid by parents seeking to prevent Sacramento City Unified from closing seven elementary campuses. The judge said blocking the district was not warranted based on the evidence plaintiffs presented in court.
Monday, July 22, 2013

Lakeside schools considering expensive bond to avoid default

The Lakeside Union School District in southwest Bakersfield is desperate to retire $10 million in debt coming due and may issue a bond so controversial that the legislature is considering restrictions on its use.

Stockton USD's support for club declines

Stockton Unified's financial support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stockton has dwindled for the past two years, a cutback driven by several principals who expressed dissatisfaction with the club's after-school programs and have asked for different providers.

New 'Common Core' standards aim to help students think critically

Steven Oberlander asks his 35 fifth-graders to compute 20 percent of 80 and the students immediately begin tapping their answers into the wireless keyboards on their desks.

County superintendent's pact detailed

County Superintendent Randy Ward received a $25,000 contribution to his retirement package and eight additional days of vacation when his contract was extended two years by the county Board of Education last month.