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Vladovic replaces six-term incumbent as L.A. Unified board president




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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Encinitas stretches the First Amendment

Toward the end of his legal blessing of Encinitas school yoga, Judge John Meyer said one aspect of the case troubled him. The money.

Antioch Unified in line for additional state funding

Antioch Unified expects to receive significant funding through the state's new local control funding formula plan, which is aimed at helping those districts with sizable low-income and Spanish-speaking student populations. It's uncertain how much it will receive.

Mongeau: Transitional kindergarten enrollment varies widely across districts

Local control and parental prerogative, two hallmarks of the state’s new transitional kindergarten program, led to large variations in enrollment rates across the largest school districts in the state during the first year the program was available, according to an EdSource survey.

Vladovic replaces six-term incumbent as L.A. Unified board president

In a conscious shift of power and priorities, the Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday selected Richard Vladovic as its new president, ending a string of six one-year terms by Monica Garcia. The choice has symbolic importance, signaling that the board majority intends to exert more control over L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy.

Baron: Announcement imminent on fate of City College of San Francisco

With a decision on the future of City College of San Francisco due as early as Wednesday afternoon, most community college leaders are optimistic that the credentialing commission that ordered the college to “show cause” as to why it shouldn’t be shut down will allow City College to keep its accreditation and possibly move it to a lower level of sanction.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Monterey County trying to prevent 'summer learning loss'

Although he doesn't know it, George is a lucky boy. He's one of only a few hundred in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District who gets to participate in summer classes, perhaps avoiding a much discussed dilemma now facing public education in the United States.

Alisal superintendent cleared in credit card audit, but district encouraged to increase controls

An audit into charges by Alisal Union District Superintendent John Ramirez to a district-issued credit card has cleared him of wrongdoing but also found the district needs to beef up its internal control policies.

New Upland Unified superintendent wants to enhance student programs

Nancy Kelly was not planning on starting her position as Upland Unified School District superintendent until this month. But, when the district's budget troubles became evident, she decided to step in early.

Westminster superintendent put on leave

The Westminster school board on Monday placed Superintendent Richard Tauer on an indefinite paid leave, sparking vocal complaints from members of a crowd of 170 and a push to recall the board's president and clerk.