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Palo Alto Teachers Seek Salary Increase

04/24/2024

Teachers and supporters attending the April 23 Palo Alto Unified School District board meeting petitioned for cost-of-living increases in teacher salaries.

Paris Hilton Speaks Up for California’s ‘Troubled’ Teens

04/17/2024

Heiress Paris Hilton is on a mission to shine a light on the "troubled teen industry," a largely unregulated multibillion-dollar industry that is gaining public scrutiny for alleged abuse of vulnerable youths.

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Will Less Homework Make California Students Happier?

A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.

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MHUSD Recognized With Eat Real Certification

Morgan Hill Unified School District announced earlier this month that it has achieved Eat Real certification at the green tier.

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San Jose Community College’s Newest Chancellor Is Familiar Face

After a national search, a local community college district has selected one of its own as chancellor.
The San Jose-Evergreen Community College District board of trustees unanimously appointed Beatriz Chaidez — who’s acted as interim chancellor since July — as …

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Bill to Mandate ‘Science of Reading’ in California Classrooms Dies

A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the Legislature this year in the face of teachers union opposition.

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Stanford Taps Business School Dean, Alum Jonathan Levin, as New President

Jonathan Levin, dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, has been appointed the 13th president of Stanford University. Levin is a distinguished economist and a Stanford alumnus who has led the business school for the last eight years. He …

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Silicon Valley Cities Work With Transit Agency on Safer Route to School

A partnership between multiple cities and a Silicon Valley transit agency is going to construct a long-needed safer route for students biking and walking to school.
The Homestead Safe Routes to School project aims to make traveling to school easier …

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LGHS Taps Assistant Principal for Top Job

The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District announced last week that Dave Poetzinger will be the new principal of Los Gatos High School. After a comprehensive search process—conducted by an interview team made up of teachers, support staff, parents, students, …

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California Extends Student Financial Aid Deadline to May 2

Responding to a federal financial aid glitch, Caliifornia legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom within two weeks gave students an additional month to apply for state aid.

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East San Jose School District Money Problems May Prompt Takeover

An East San Jose school district is facing a dire financial deficit and could be taken over by the county's top education office.
The Santa Clara County Office of Education is reviewing Alum Rock Union School District's second interim financial …

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East San Jose School Board Selects Interim Leader After Ousting Predecessor

An East San Jose school board has appointed an interim leader on the heels of its sudden firing of the superintendent. 
The Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees unanimously appointed Imee Almazan, director of student services, as interim …

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