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EdSource: School funding reforms spark push to get parent input

How is the Russian takeover of Crimea like the new SCUSD LCAP Parent Group power grab?

How is the Russian takeover of Crimea like the new SCUSD LCAP Parent Group power grab?If you didn't see the Board Meeting it will be available on Tuesday 3-25-14: SCUSD's Propaganda Chief  Gabe Ross declared elected parent representatives (DAC, DLAC, Site Councils) The "Usual Suspects" and appointed a "parent" group to fulfill the Corporate Education Reform Agenda. I am persona

by mike simpson / 17min 

Education Headlines

Friday, March 21, 2014

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Bassett Unified hires Alex Rojas as deputy superintendent

La Puente Valley Regional Occupational Program’s superintendent will take over as second-in-command in the Bassett Unified School District starting April 1.

North Monterey teachers, district at impasse

Fed up over years without a pay raise and rising class sizes, teachers in the North Monterey County Unified School District are taking to the picket lines.

‘Many causes for concern’ found in audit of Rialto Unified’s spending

“Many causes for concern” in how the Rialto Unified School District spends its money were found in the audit report given to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office two weeks ago.

State schools leader promises drought relief for Valley districts

 California schools facing temporary closures, or increased numbers of absences due to the drought, can breathe a sigh of relief following an announcement Wednesday that the state won't punish districts when budget time comes around later this year.

Improprieties found in operation of Beverly Hills camp

A report commissioned by the Beverly Hills Unified School District has found a number of financial and ethical improprieties related to a summer sports camp that was run by the high school principal — including his failure to report more than $40,000 in earnings.

Santa Clara County School Board names interim superintendent

The Santa Clara County Board of Education early Thursday named Mary Ann Dewan as interim superintendent of the County Office of Education, effective Friday.

EdSource: School funding reforms spark push to get parent input

California’s new school funding law has sparked a major push to get input from parents, at least in most school districts being tracked by EdSource in diverse parts of the state.

Race to lead L.A. teachers union headed to runoff

The contest to head the nation's second-largest teachers union will go to a second round, pitting incumbent Warren Fletcher against challenger Alex Caputo-Pearl.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Desert Sands teachers set for raises

Negotiation teams in the Desert Sands Unified School District have agreed on a 2 percent raise for teachers, retroactive to Aug. 29. The deal includes an additional 1 percent raise effective from the beginning of May through the end of the school year, according to a joint news release issued by the district and the union.

Petition for charter school draws uproar

Representatives from local school districts barraged the San Joaquin County Board of Education with requests to deny a proposed charter school petition Wednesday in a public hearing that resulted in the Academy of Arts and Sciences withdrawing its request to open its World Language Academy as a countywide benefit.

Sweetwater board member pleads out

Sweetwater Union High School District board member Pearl Quiñones pleaded guilty in the South County political corruption case on Tuesday, in a deal that will remove her from office.

Trustee, interim leader stepping down

A longtime trustee of the beleaguered San Ysidro School District has resigned and the interim superintendent will step down from the role she has held for the past eight months. The announcements came at a special board meeting Wednesday night.

Bond measure could benefit each district school

If the Corona-Norco school board asks voters to approve a bond measure in November, almost every school – even the newest – would get upgrades to expand Internet capacity. A proposed $386 million bond would also build two new schools in Eastvale, improve buildings at 21 schools, modernize four more and replace portable classrooms with permanent buildings at 20 schools.

Tamalpais superintendent acknowledges misstep in reporting board vote

The superintendent of the Tamalpais Union High School District acknowledged Wednesday officials likely erred in not announcing a vote tally immediately after a closed-door session in which the board agreed to dismiss several teachers last week.

Kentfield School District loses key rulings in lawsuit over school for disabled

A property dispute between the Kentfield School District and the Marin County Board of Education swung in the county's favor Wednesday with a series of rulings by a Marin Superior Court judge.

Frey: Districts will get extra funding for foster students, but state has to find them first

Under the state’s new school finance law, districts for the first time will receive additional funds based on the number of foster students enrolled in their schools. The law also requires that, by July, districts set academic goals for those students. But just identifying them by then is a problem.

Student's alleged 'hit list' prompts armed guard at O.C. campus

A Santa Ana charter school said it would keep an armed guard on campus at least until spring break after a student allegedly created a "hit list" of schoolmates and threatened to carry out a campus attack.

U.S. Education secretary praises L.A. program

Tucked in the corner of a grimy East Hollywood strip mall is a shining hope of public education. Or so U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday in an event that showcased a comprehensive program to boost academic achievement by supporting students and their families with job training, health services, after-school tutoring and other help.