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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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Positive behavior support pays off
Positive behavior and character reinforcing programs are gaining popularity - and apparent results - in Mother Lode schools.Julian Crocker, San Luis Obispo County superintendent of schools, to retire
After 16 years supporting San Luis Obispo County's school districts and advocating for public education, county schools Superintendent Julian Crocker announced Tuesday that he will retire when his term ends next January.Concerns mount about number of school nurses in Long Beach
Long Beach Unified students are being put at risk because of a lack of funded nursing positions, according to the district’s head nurse.Sacramento City Unified holds school spending forum
Sacramento-area school districts are soliciting ideas on how to spend new state money intended to aid disadvantaged students.Denair district, union reach deal; contract will end fears of takeover
Denair Unified School District and its teachers have reached a deal, ending fears of a state takeover, district and union spokesmen said Tuesday.California schools compete for $250 million in job training grants
California's economy and retiring baby boomers are stoking a growing demand for trained workers the state hopes to fill by handing out $250 million in grants for job training programs at the high school and community college level.The charter school tipping point
The San Diego Unified School board recently shot down a proposed charter school, opening the door to questions about how many charter schools are too many, and whether the district is on the road to creating a parallel school system.Should kindergarten be required?
San Diego Assemblywoman Shirley Weber says the state has long centered education policy on the assumption that students attend kindergarten. But kindergarten is not mandatory in California — a shortcoming some say has left too many children unprepared for their first day of school and possibly causing them to fall farther behind in later grades.Los Angeles City Hall takes a fresh look at LAUSD
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent John Deasy made a rare appearance before a City Council committee on Tuesday, marking the potential start of a closer relationship between City Hall and the school district.Tuesday, January 21, 2014