Education - latimes.com CalPERS plans to seek $700 million more from state, school districts

Education - latimes.com

CalPERS plans to seek $700 million more from state, school districts By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times Hike in contributions is intended to meet future retiree obligations after steep investment losses in the 2008-09 fiscal year. It's likely to heighten pressure from the governor to cut pension costs. School backs out of 'stay at home' field trip By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times Verdugo Hills High had arranged for seniors to stay home during three days of standardized testing for underclassmen. After district officials raised questions, the school is scrambling for new plans. Capping off college with senior projects By Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times Research theses and creative projects are gaining popularity among educators and students alike. Experts say they force undergrads to synthesize various skills and subjects into high-quality products.

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