Okla. mom charged with locking son in closets Oct 16, 2009
His death in a San Joaquin Valley hospital was from "natural causes," the California Department of Corrections reported. Hamilton's death at 57 came before the state could carry out his execution, first imposed by Judge Roy MacFarland in Glenn County Superior Court in 1982. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Turnaround at Brockton High Oct 12, 2009
Located just beyond the gas stations, supermarkets, and fast-food eateries along Route 123, Brockton High appears more like a sprawling California school complex than an urban high school. Its nine buildings stretch for a third of a mile, about the length of an aircraft carrier. (Boston Globe)
Fresno Co. schools reach out to foster children Oct 7, 2009
In her job as development director for Central California Legal Services, which provides free legal assistance to low-income families, Medina's duties include grant- and newsletter-writing ... At least four other counties Imperial, Los Angeles, Merced and San Diego have county child-welfare social workers in schools, according to the California Department of Social Services ... But only a little more than 20% of foster children scored proficient or better on the California Standards Test for... (Fresno Bee)
Teachers fail to get jobs following graduation (3) Oct 7, 2009
Washington districts aren t hiring either; Hawaii isn t recruiting from Oregon for the first time in years; California schools laid off thousands of teachers. But states including Florida, Texas, Arizona and New Mexico were looking for lots of new teachers this summer. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Braintree library to show Samuel film on inclusion Oct 3, 2009
Including Samuel won the Excellence Award from the Superfest International Film Festival in Berkeley, California as well as the Positive Images in Media award from TASH, an international group committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. The film has been featured on National Public Radio s All Things Considered and ABC-TV s Good Morning, America, as well as in the Washington Post and the Boston Globe. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Chilling Stories Abound In the Dark Memoirs -- Author Jesse Ramirez Musters Spine-Tingling Tales That Keep Readers Thrilled Oct 1, 2009
Each story takes place in Boyle Heights, deep in the heart of East Los Angeles, California ... He graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he studied writing and attained a BA degree in English Literature. (Primezone Releases)
Educational workshop scheduled Sep 30, 2009
California Legislature. Calaveras County Board of Supervisors. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Costa: $2.47M In Federal Grant Funding Awarded To CSUB Sep 26, 2009
-- Congressman Jim Costa announced Friday that a US Department of Education grant totaling $2,472,170 has been awarded to California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) for the California Partnership for Teacher Quality Programs ... CSUB, California State University, Monterey Bay, Cal Poly, The Tulare Office of Education, and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools with 16 high-need schools within 10 high-need local education agencies proposed the California Partnership for Teacher Quality... (KERO 23, CA)
Schools defend isolation rooms Sep 24, 2009
According to a report published by the National Disability Rights Network in January, a study of California schools using seclusion and restraint found the practices can leave children emotionally traumatized. Individuals who have been restrained and secluded describe these events as punitive and aversive, leaving lingering psychological scars, the report reads. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Funding may push special ed labeling Sep 24, 2009
A child in Maine is 74 percent more likely to be identified as disabled than a child in California ... An important part of the difference between Maine and California is the formulas states use to fund special education ... Some states, such as California, have revamped special education funding formulas to reflect historical rates of disabilities and their demographic characteristics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Grand jury complaint alleges ‘culture of corruption’ Sep 22, 2009
Assistant District Attorney Allan Kaplan announced July 17 that he will not investigate the group s allegations of criminal violations of California s Brown Act, the state s open meetings law ... Lynch said that given the state of California s failing economy and the uncertainty surrounding the state and local education budgets, he doubted that the Board of Education could have done any better than it did. (Lompoc Record, CA)
PAM LANE-GARON: Conflict resolution thrives in Fresno area Sep 22, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Big Bang Gala Sep 21, 2009
Carnelian Room, Bank of America Center, 555 California St., S.F. (650) 952-6022 ... Poetry readings featuring U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan benefit California Poets in the Schools ... Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier is honored at this benefit for the Diabetes Center at St. Luke's Campus of California Pacific Medical Center. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cruise on into Appleman Last Cruise Sep 19, 2009
There will be hundreds of show cars, trucks and motorcycles on hand, live music from the California Dreamers, raffles and fun automotive events. There will be plenty of delicious Kimball Farm ice cream along with hot-off-the-grille burgers, dogs, chicken and all the fixings. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Jackson finds life in football Sep 19, 2009
"Jackson's mother had fallen on tough times, having spent some time in jail during his freshman season, affecting his ability to focus on football. "My mom wasn't doing well, she was in jail and my dad lost his job," said Jackson. Jackson's mom resorted to shoplifting to pay for food and rent, costing her a year in the county jail. The second oldest of 21 children from one mother, Jackson had to grow up quickly, missing out on most of elementary school being a father to his younger siblings. By... (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Local schools show progress Sep 16, 2009
Both the API and the federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) are based on statewide assessment results from the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) and from the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE), which was released earlier this month ... Santa Maria High principal Craig Huseth noted before and after school tutoring, standards-based instruction and special study sessions for the California High School Exit Examination as reasons for the school s improvement. (Santa Maria Times)
Modesto school sees rise in API after extra attention Sep 16, 2009
API Academic Performance Index: Reflects whether California's schools are improving each year toward an achievement goal ... The API is based on results from the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program and from the California High School Exit Examination. (Modesto Bee, CA)
It’s been a family affair (3) Sep 10, 2009
It s been a family affair - Somerset - Daily American. My family has had a long, pleasant association with Allegany College of Maryland that dates back to 1975 when I attended the Cumberland Campus right out of high school. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Major changes in store for Gunn, Paly high schools Sep 10, 2009
2007 Awards from the California Newspaper Publishers Association. Palo Alto Weekly. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Despite Stimulus, Education Suffers Cuts Sep 9, 2009
In April, after California had sent layoff notices to nearly 30,000 teachers ... said at least 25 states (Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and Washington) have cut state funds to school districts for K-12 education as well as pre-school programs like Head Start, programs for special-needs students,... (CBS News -- US)
Editorial: Results reveal high school exit test's value Sep 6, 2009
California Credit Union League ... Beginning with the Class of 2006, students in California have been required to take an "exit exam" in order to graduate ... For the first time, special education students in the Class of 2008 were required to pass the California high school exit exam in order to graduate. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
EDITORIAL: Exit exam continues to offer new incentives for success Sep 6, 2009
About nine of 10 seniors in the class of 2009 passed the high school exit exam that became a graduation requirement in California three years ago, the state Department of Education said Wednesday ... With the exception of students in Clovis Unified School District, 10th-grade students in the Valley continue to lag behind the rest of the state in passing California's high school exit exam, the state Department of Education said Wednesday ... In the 2008-09 school year, 80% of California... (Fresno Bee)
Former resident to shoot film inside Next Page Cafe Sep 5, 2009
This aspect is encouraging International Studios Group, a California firm to break ground for 12 motion picture studios at the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station by the end of 2009. The soundstages will be built on 212,000 square feet of land at the base. (Weymouth News, MA)
Keokuks new teachers bring talent, experience Sep 5, 2009
She has previously taught in Kansas, Missouri and California ... She is married to Mike and they have two children; Amanda lives in Kansas City and Joseph is a college student in California. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Cramped quarters Sep 4, 2009
I was expelled from a school in California, she said. She wouldnt say why but when she moved here she didnt think that she would have a problem getting into the high school. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
RUBEN NAVARRETTE JR.: Money alone isn't answer to school problems Sep 3, 2009
While waiting for the California economy to turn around, it would be nice to share in the Race to the Top funds rather than to languish in an attitude of "woulda, coulda, shoulda" and trying to explain to California citizens why none of the $4. 35 billion was spent in our state. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
SPELLING BEES: WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT ON OBAMA 'SCHOOCHILDREN' SPEECH... Sep 3, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will join Mayor Kevin Johnson, and California state and local government and education officials, for an education summit in Sacramento on Thursday, September 3, 2009. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will join the Secretary and Mayor for a back-to-school youth rally ... Who: U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California The Honorable Kevin Johnson, Mayor of Sacramento California state and local... (The Drudge Report)
Opening day at MLPS is set Sep 3, 2009
For the past two years, Emmert has served as the College/Young Adult Pastor of a church in Modesto, California, but now he and his family live in Shoreview. Emmert will talk to the high school students about guarding their hearts against negative influences. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
The truth behind Lodi's Seventh-day Adventist Academy and school (1) Aug 30, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California ... The academy also boasts a University of California-approved curriculum that offers the required courses needed for acceptance to a University of California school ... Though it is not required, 13 have additionally earned California state certification. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Fresno Unified discusses changing election process Aug 27, 2009
California's fourth-largest school district has wrestled for years with test scores that lag behind federal standards ... Many districts are changing the way they are electing candidates to comply with the California Voting Rights Act of 2002. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
School districts in the red cut yellow bus services Aug 27, 2009
It is a dilemma facing thousands of parents across the country, as cash-strapped school districts from California to Florida have cut bus routes to chip away at spending ... School districts throughout California are grappling with severe cuts in state funding, including a 20% cut in funding for school transportation in the new state budget. (USA Today -- News)
Clovis Unified parents refuse fees for school Aug 27, 2009
Gary Kreep, executive director of the U.S. Justice Foundation in San Diego County, has won several California cases in which he alleged that school fees were illegal for extracurricular activities. "Many school districts ignore the law until after they are caught," Kreep said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Parents fight schoolsover autism dogs Aug 22, 2009
Their lawsuits follow others in California and Pennsylvania over schools' refusal to allow dogs that parents say calm their children, ease transitions and even keep the kids from running into traffic. At issue is whether the dogs are true "service dogs" essential to managing a disability or simply companions that provide comfort. (MSNBC -- Health)
Editorial: State can't let money slip away Aug 20, 2009
California Credit Union League ... California, of course, should tap this fund to make big improvements in student achievement ... On the teacher front, California has one advantage and one major disadvantage in seeking the grants. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Fugitive molester gets no mercy Aug 20, 2009
Convicted molester Michael Stephens spent the past 14 years on the run in California and Mexico. Now he will spend the next 20 years in prison. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Student STARs: Westport scores high in state testing Aug 19, 2009
Westport is one of many schools in Stanislaus County that improved on state test scores, according to the data released by the California Department of Education on Tuesday ... STAR is divided into four categories -- the California Standards Tests, two tests for special education students and one for Spanish speakers. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Letters to the Editor Aug 17, 2009
California Credit Union League ... The market for substitute teachers has been exacerbated for at least five years by the ranks of newly credentialed teachers who bought into the mistaken belief that there is a shortage of teachers in California, even in math, science and special education. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Students in limbo after transfer law expires Aug 16, 2009
WASHINGTON - California schools will lose about $35 million a year in anti-drug grants under a big spending bill now set for House approval ... SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders reached a deal Monday that they said would close California's $26 billion budget gap and stem a cash crisis that has forced the state to issue IOUs. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bisbee school board expands four-day policy to all of community Aug 11, 2009
Chevron plays a big role in schools in California, Garland said. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding between the district and Rio Salado College of Tempe as partners in the implementation and delivery of an Online Teacher-In-Residence Program as part of the Arizona Department of Education alternative pathway to teacher education in the areas of arts, elementary, secondary and special education. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Budget grab costs Valley redevelopment projects $35m Aug 8, 2009
Proposals under serious consideration would take more than $5 billion from local governments statewide to help close California's $26 billion budget shortfall for 2009-10, Senate Republican Leader Dennis Hollingsworth said in an interview Thursday ... 2:40 p.m.: SACRAMENTO - The complex package designed to close California's massive budget deficit has stalled for hours in the Assembly today leaders struggled to secure enough votes to pass several measures, repeatedly stopping discussion to... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fairs see huge crowds when they weather recession Aug 7, 2009
The 17-day Alameda County Fair in California drew more than 432,000 people in July 1,000 more than the previous attendance record, set in 1997. Other fairs in California and Wisconsin have also drawn record crowds, according to Marla Calico, director of grants and special education for the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, which has 1,300 member events worldwide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
State cuts for health, welfare inflict pain Aug 4, 2009
No easy solutions for California budget ... "We had to make some very difficult decisions, but I am very proud that California is back on the best path forward," he said in a statement the day he approved the $92 ... The vetoes include $80 million from child welfare programs; $61 million in county funding to administer Medi-Cal, California's version of Medicaid; $52 million from AIDS prevention and treatment; $50 million to Healthy Families, the low-cost health insurance program for poor... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Former Columbia Valley Gardens principal leaving for California Aug 3, 2009
Former Columbia Valley Gardens Elementary Principal Cheryl Kolano is leaving Longview to start a new job in California. She starts Monday as principal of Gregory Gardens Elementary in the San Francisco area. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Crowded Classrooms Expected for Fall Aug 3, 2009
A friend of mine stopped teaching in Southern California because 1/2 her class was made up of illegals and it was hit or miss whether they would show up for school or not. She was so frustrated because these kids would get so far behind yet be expected to go on to the next grade. (CBS News -- Health)
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Former Columbia Valley Gardens principal leaving for California ... Former Columbia Valley Gardens Elementary Principal Cheryl Kolano is leaving Longview to start a new job in California. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lodi Unified School District administrators to act as department chairs Jul 31, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. Archives. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Oakland Film Center rolling on old Army base Jul 30, 2009
Austin said the Film Center is the only formal film business cluster in Northern California and could attract even more production work to the Bay Area. "The center already helps the local community and the film community and is really important for changing the image of Oakland," Austin said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Contributors to Jerry Brown's charities Jul 30, 2009
$5,000 each - Flynt Management, Beverly Hills; Lucky Chances, Colma; California Commerce Club, Commerce (Los Angeles County); Bicycle Casino, Bell Gardens (Los Angeles County) ... Source: California Fair Political Practices Commission. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Serena, Venus settle in Jul 30, 2009
When Venus Williams was asked what makes her eighth visit to the 39-year-old Bay Area tournament so special, she said, "We love playing in L.A. I'm sorry, not L.A. I mean California.". This came after Venus beat Stephanie Dubois of Canada 6-2, 6-3. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dieting goes federal Jul 30, 2009
Last year, California was the first state to ban trans fats, a step opposed in other states. Stronger steps to control obesity could lay ahead if Americans don't shape up soon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Governor signs $84.5 billion spending plan Jul 30, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday ended the months-long saga over California's enormous budget deficit, but not before slashing nearly half a billion dollars more from services to the poor, sick and elderly ... California State Parks ... California Conservation Corps. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jerry Brown's favorite charities get millions Jul 30, 2009
"Those schools are some of the best in California, they have some of the best test scores in Oakland. ... It's something Jerry's been working on for nine years." ... $5,000 each - Flynt Management, Beverly Hills; Lucky Chances, Colma; California Commerce Club, Commerce (Los Angeles County); Bicycle Casino, Bell Gardens (Los Angeles County) ... Source: California Fair Political Practices Commission. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Suckers for succulents Jul 30, 2009
They're ideal for California as it suffers through the third year of a drought. Numerous water utilities have imposed restrictions on water use, while others give rebates to homeowners if they convert their lawns to native or climate-appropriate landscaping, like succulents. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dire forecast for fire season in the West Jul 30, 2009
(07-28) 19:01 PDT -- This fire season throughout California and the West is likely to be one of the worst on record as heat and drought persist through the fall, scientists monitoring the state's vegetation predict ... So far this year, California's largest blaze hit Santa Barbara County in early May ... There have been few large, destructive fires in Northern California so far. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Discover Revelations From Our Lady of Love -- New Book Reveals Profound Insights and Divine Messages From the Virgin Mary Jul 30, 2009
Our Lady of Love will be featured in the 2009 California Library Association Exhibit. For more information on this insightful book, log on to. (Primezone Releases)
E-Mail Etiquette: Tips for Home and Work Jul 30, 2009
A problem may arise if you have multiple lists and send the same message to all of them: If an individual appears in each of your "San Francisco," "California," "America," and "Global" lists, and if you e-mail the same message to all four lists, that person will receive four copies. Pay attention to the memberships of your various lists, and carefully consider how you plan to use the lists. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Venting on renting: Daly's big move Jul 30, 2009
It takes $3 billion in vital funds from city councils and county boards throughout California ... I urge the Hayward City Council, on which I'm honored to serve, to join hundreds of California cities in voting to sue the state ... Bravo to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for recognizing that prevention is key to preventing illness before it occurs and reducing health care costs ("Waistlines expand bottom line," Open Forum, July 20). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Jul 30, 2009
In the teenage subculture of DXM abuse, the most common drug of choice is Coricidin HBP Cough tablets, which was implicated in two-thirds of the 1,382 calls to the California Poison Control System reviewed in the study ... They've dubbed the hallucinatory experience "skittling'' or "robo-tripping" -- an allusion to another common cough medicine, Robitussin, that contains dextromethorphan. "Many teenagers already know about it, but their parents may not know about it,'' said Ilene Anderson, a... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Davis calls energy crisis over Jul 30, 2009
More than two years after the last blackouts hit California, Davis noted in a press release that the state had survived a hot summer with heavy electricity demand this year, and "the lights didn't even flicker. I'm pleased to declare California's energy emergency over.'' Those involved in continuing energy issues had mostly tongue-in-cheek responses to the news. "I guess I'll turn my Christmas lights on this year,'' said Jan Smutny- Jones, executive director of the Independent Energy Producers... (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Jul 30, 2009
"As soon as I arrived, I was taken straight to California Pacific (Medical Center). A surgeon told me the organs were local and had to be driven across town. This is significant because of the preservation time.'' Thanksgiving morning was a day like no other, she said. At the same time she and friends and family were giving thanks, she was aware that others were suffering. "I knew that someone had died and that at that moment, people were crying. " Yo Yo Segal listened to Engilbertsson with... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Northwest dries out in record triple-digit heat Jul 30, 2009
"I've lived in Southern California, Miami always managed before," he told The Oregonian. The glitch came Tuesday night when Lychako tumbled down concrete steps leading to the basement, breaking his left arm and striking his head. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Debate over of testing breast tissue density Jul 30, 2009
"In the long run, women won't be saddled with these rigid roles, like annual mammograms," said Dr. Steven Cummings of the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute. "There will be many more choices.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
GOP Minn. Gov. Pawlenty builds brand nationally Jul 30, 2009
Next stop, the Republican National Committee meeting in California ... Republican national committeewoman Phyllis Woods of New Hampshire plans to ask Pawlenty to visit her state when she sees him in California ... Next stop, the Republican National Committee meeting in California. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Guv approves earlier presidential primary Jul 30, 2009
(03-15) 10:56 PDT Sacramento -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed a bill to move California's presidential primary from June to February, a measure he argued would make the Golden State more relevant in presidential campaigns ... "Moving our presidential primary election from June to February means California will have the influence it deserves when t comes to choosing America's next presidential candidates," he said in a bill signing ceremony at the Stanford Mansion ... A June primary has... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Jul 30, 2009
(02-28) 04:00 PDT Washington -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 3 1/2 years into his tenure in Sacramento, pressed anew Tuesday for California to get what he calls its fair share of federal money -- and found a warm reception from the state's newly empowered Democrats in Congress ... "We are eager to work with the governor under the leadership of the first Californian to be speaker," added Rep ... The governor also met with California's two Democratic senators, Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein,... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
