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Education Headlines
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
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Desert Sands Unified School Board approves 5 percent raises
The Desert Sands Unified School Board has approved raises for three employee groups, but the mid-valley school district continues negotiation with teachers, its largest group of employees.CalSTRS financial reforms could hit districts hard
Orange County schools are bracing for a possible spike in pension contributions as the state inches closer to tackling an $80 billion funding shortfall threatening the state’s teacher retirement program.New computer testing boosts technology in Sacramento area schools
California schools are racing to add computers and improve Internet access in preparation for the debut next school year of state computerized assessments for students.CalPERS decides to speed up rate increases for state
In a victory for Gov. Jerry Brown and his get-tough approach, the CalPERS board on Tuesday set the stage for a rate increase that will cost the state treasury around $400 million beginning July 1.Alpine teachers to strike
Teachers in Alpine say they will strike beginning Thursday after talks between the teachers union and the school district broke down Tuesday afternoon.Public to board: You let the time run out
A deadline for Sweetwater Union High School District board members to fill a vacant seat either by appointment or through a special election has come and gone, leaving community members upset that the seat will remain unfilled for months.Palo Alto schools superintendent to resign
aying that he needed to take a break, Superintendent Kevin Skelly sent an email to parents and community members on Tuesday, informing them that he will resign at the end of the school year from the Palo Alto Unified School District. Skelly, 53, who has weathered successive controversies in the K-12 district, wrote that he wants to spend more time with loved ones and contemplate on his next move.Contra Costa County trustees may pursue conversion of superintendent to appointed position
Contra Costa County trustees expect to vote Wednesday on a plan to convert the county schools superintendent from an elected position to an appointed one.Tuesday, February 18, 2014