Education Headlines
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Maitre: Rebooted summer programs make learning fun to prevent ‘summer slide’
While summer classes targeted at struggling students are nearing extinction on many school campuses, several districts are rebooting the traditional summer education model by blending academics with recreational activities intended to prevent students from falling even further behind.Palm Springs Unified school board poised to OK raises
The Palm Springs Unified school board is set to approve an across-the-board 1 percent salary increase during a public meeting Tuesday.New Brentwood superintendent introduces himself
A familiar face in the Brentwood Union School District four years ago, Dana Eaton's busy getting back up to speed as he counts down to the start of another school year.Caliber K-8 charter school fights to open
More than 50 students are finishing up a summer school program this week hosted by Caliber K-8 charter school, after which the fate of the school is very much in doubt.Closure of seven Sacramento schools upheld
A federal judge on Monday denied a bid by parents seeking to prevent Sacramento City Unified from closing seven elementary campuses. The judge said blocking the district was not warranted based on the evidence plaintiffs presented in court.Monday, July 22, 2013
