Thursday, June 10, 2010

‘We’re Not Happy with the Way Things Are’ Education voiceofsandiego.org

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School board member Katherine Nakamura is still awaiting some returns, but could lose her seat if the current election results hold up.

‘We’re Not Happy with the Way Things Are’

One sitting San Diego Unified school board member faced a tight race. Another may be a goner. But what voters want instead remains to be seen.
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Same Warnings Sounded as Schools Eye Money for Disadvantaged Kids Again
San Diego Unified has gotten in trouble before for the way it spends federal funds for poorer schools and a new plan is raising similar concerns.

One School Scraps Picture Books, Goes for Novels for English Learners
San Ysidro High beefed up readings for teens fresh to the country, part of a broader push to boost instruction for English learners.

Growing Pains Hit as Schools Include Children with Disabilities
Parents who pushed to integrate more special education students in ordinary classes have grown frustrated over staffing and inconsistencies between schools.

Why Groups Want Students to Appeal SDSU Denials
As going to San Diego State gets tougher for local students, activists and community colleges want students to know they can appeal -- and overturn -- their rejections.

De Beck: 'I Have More of a Challenge Than I Realized'
School board member John de Beck says a strong showing from Scott Barnett will force him to step up his game.

The End of 'The Stupid Class'
Correia Middle School stopped having separate classes for gifted students and struggling ones, in the hopes of raising the bar for all kids. The school has shown promising results and won over skeptical parents.