6 local schools involved with sports supplier
Documents obtained by The Watchdog indicate that at least six San Diego County school sports teams took promotional payments from a Laguna Hills company whose business practices have erupted in scandal in Orange County. Ref. Source 4
Clovis (Calif.) sued over its sex education curriculum
Clovis (Calif.) sued over its sex education curriculum
ACLU says 9th-grade course does not meet state guidelines
Source: American School & University
U.S. Education Department will monitor student suspensions in Oakland (Calif.) district
U.S. Education Department will monitor student suspensions in Oakland (Calif.) district
School system will work to end the disproportionate punishment of minority students
Source: American School & University
$110 million bond proposal approved in Burbank (Calif.) district
Money will pay for upgrades to roofs, asphalt and plumbing. Source: American School & University
Teachers union in Los Angeles overwhelmingly votes no confidence in superintendent
John Deasy has led the nation's 2nd-largest district for 2 years.
Schoolhouse Beat
Source: American School & University
SD schools miss out on top education prize
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and philanthropist Eli Broad on Wednesday announced that the Houston Independent School District won the nation's largest education prize. San Diego Unified was honored as one of ... Ref. Source 1
Los Angeles Tries A New Approach To Discipline In Schools
Zero-tolerance policies in public schools around the country have been criticized for prompting unnecessary suspensions and premature incarcerations. The Los Angeles Unified School Police is trying a new approach.
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