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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Pacific Grove school bond offers a new approach

Monterey County voters in two districts will be asked to approve bonds to improve the educational experience for their students. One bond could be described as conventional, the other bond as innovative.

Fensterwald: Feds set price of defiance on standardized tests: at least $15 million

The state now knows how much federal funding it stands to lose by declining to give state standardized tests in math and English language arts next spring to all students: at least $15 million – and potentially tens of millions of dollars more.

LAUSD head John Deasy to stay through 2016

After a 4½ hour closed session, the Los Angeles Unified board gave Superintendent John Deasy a “satisfactory” performance evaluation on Tuesday and extended his $330,000-a-year contract for another year.

Thieves steal 62 iPads and laptops from San Jose school

About $70,000 worth of laptop computers and iPads -- some purchased after parents spent two years raising funds for them -- were stolen over the weekend from River Glen Elementary School.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Bond financier pleads in South County

A central figure in the South County schools corruption case has pleaded guilty to two felony charges of conspiracy to bribe officials and board members.

Greenfield seeks schools chief

The Greenfield Union School District is in the hunt for a permanent superintendent.The district began advertising the position earlier this month, according to a news release, and has set a Nov. 8 deadline for applications.

Monterey Peninsula school district retirees angry with changes in benefits

After her long history with the district, Mae Johnson felt it was an insult when she received a letter a couple of weeks ago letting her know her medical benefits would no longer be covered as of Jan. 1.

Momentum builds for retaining Deasy as LAUSD chief

As civic groups mobilized in support of Los Angeles Unified Superintendent John Deasy, board member Steve Zimmer expressed optimism Monday that the embattled schools chief can be persuaded to stay on as head of the nation's second-largest district.

Rancho Cucamonga officials examining school security in wake of brawl

What began as a tense, but spirited high school football game between hometown rivals Friday ended in a melee that has school administrators concerned about safety at future athletic events in Rancho Cucamonga.