It's one thing to talk about a worst- case scenario, it's another to see it in writing.
California State University officials said that for the first time they're seeing - in black and white - what an all-cuts budget would look like if Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal for temporary tax extensions is rejected.
"The California and California State University systems have already each been cut by $500 million," reads the governor's May Revise that was released last Monday.
California State University officials said that for the first time they're seeing - in black and white - what an all-cuts budget would look like if Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal for temporary tax extensions is rejected.
"The California and California State University systems have already each been cut by $500 million," reads the governor's May Revise that was released last Monday.
Continue reading CSU prepares for the worst .
Author: Neil Nisperos , Staff Writer
CHINO - Teachers union officials are asking Chino Valley Unified to adhere to contract language that returns excess state revenue back to members in light of concessions made last year to help balance the budget.
At issue is the 2010-2011 contract agreed to by the Associated Chino Teachers union and the school district last June.
The district now owes teachers about $3.7 million in excess state revenue to compensate some of the nearly $10 million in concessions agreed to by the union, which included 10 furlough days over two years and a class size increase, union officials said.
At issue is the 2010-2011 contract agreed to by the Associated Chino Teachers union and the school district last June.
The district now owes teachers about $3.7 million in excess state revenue to compensate some of the nearly $10 million in concessions agreed to by the union, which included 10 furlough days over two years and a class size increase, union officials said.
Continue reading Chino Valley union says district owes teachers money.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Chaffey College hosted the sixth graduating class of the Online to College program earlier last week at the Montclair City Council chambers.
The ceremony on May 17 celebrated the success of 131 Online to College graduates of Montclair High School's Class of 2011.
Chaffey College, Montclair, Ontario-Montclair School District, and the Montclair Collaborative created the Online to College program in 1998 to improve the college-going rate of students in Montclair.
The ceremony on May 17 celebrated the success of 131 Online to College graduates of Montclair High School's Class of 2011.
Chaffey College, Montclair, Ontario-Montclair School District, and the Montclair Collaborative created the Online to College program in 1998 to improve the college-going rate of students in Montclair.
Continue reading Chaffey celebrates program grads .
ONTARIO - Melissa Hedrick doesn't have a permit to drive a car, but she's going to get one ASAP.
On Thursday, the Alta Loma High freshman won a new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze from Mark Christopher Chevrolet Auto Center for having perfect attendance.
"I didn't think it could happen to me," said Melissa, 15, of her new metallic grey car valued at $20,000.
On Thursday, the Alta Loma High freshman won a new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze from Mark Christopher Chevrolet Auto Center for having perfect attendance.
"I didn't think it could happen to me," said Melissa, 15, of her new metallic grey car valued at $20,000.
Continue reading Alta Loma High freshman wins new car for perfect attendance .
CLAREMONT - The United States can no longer afford its continued commitment to underfunding public education.
That was the sentiment of Stanford University professor Linda Darling-Hammond at a recent forum at Claremont Graduate University.
The forum - titled "The Urgency of Transforming Education for an Equitable, Diverse Society" - included discussions on racial inequity, student achievement and teacher education.
That was the sentiment of Stanford University professor Linda Darling-Hammond at a recent forum at Claremont Graduate University.
The forum - titled "The Urgency of Transforming Education for an Equitable, Diverse Society" - included discussions on racial inequity, student achievement and teacher education.
Continue reading Forum addresses U.S. education .
Author: Wes Woods II, Staff Writer
LA VERNE - The University of La Verne will have to pay for expanded fire protection for creating the largest building in the city, and it will use a novel way to come up with the money.
A Community Facilities District was recently created for the university to finance fire suppression and prevention services.
It will cost the university $50,000 a year for its residence hall and an additional $20,000 a year for a campus center.
A Community Facilities District was recently created for the university to finance fire suppression and prevention services.
It will cost the university $50,000 a year for its residence hall and an additional $20,000 a year for a campus center.
Continue reading ULV to form tax district .
Hundreds of school employees will not be returning to Inland Valley classrooms this fall as the deadline for officially laying off teachers, counselors and nurses passed Monday.
The reductions are a result of the ongoing state fiscal crisis and its inability to fully fund public schools.
"I think we have to accept the fact that students will get a little less attention, and I know our staff will do their best so that our students won't feel any difference, but it's just a matter of time when they will," said Cyndy Byrd, assistant superintendent of human resources for the Ontario-Montclair School District.
The reductions are a result of the ongoing state fiscal crisis and its inability to fully fund public schools.
"I think we have to accept the fact that students will get a little less attention, and I know our staff will do their best so that our students won't feel any difference, but it's just a matter of time when they will," said Cyndy Byrd, assistant superintendent of human resources for the Ontario-Montclair School District.
Continue reading Layoffs deadline passes .
FONTANA - Mango Elementary School pupils may soon benefit from their teachers' efforts to redefine that bane of students and parents alike: homework.
In fact, some educators at the school are trying to make those traditional packets of busywork sent home every day a thing of the past.
Still in its pilot stages, half the Mango Elementary staff is working to redefine the conventional ways of doing "homework" and moving toward "Goal-Work."
The students are encouraged to set small, achievable and timely goals that range from academic to social, Mango Principal Sara Najarro said.
In fact, some educators at the school are trying to make those traditional packets of busywork sent home every day a thing of the past.
Still in its pilot stages, half the Mango Elementary staff is working to redefine the conventional ways of doing "homework" and moving toward "Goal-Work."
The students are encouraged to set small, achievable and timely goals that range from academic to social, Mango Principal Sara Najarro said.
Continue reading Rethinking homework .
The percentage of English learners scoring at advanced performance levels has gone down in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, according to the state Department of Education.
The results from California English Language Test report, released last week, also show the number of students that have not gained in language proficiency from the 2009-10 to 2010-11 school years. The test assesses the English-language proficiency of K-12 students.
Kindergarten through first- grade students have their listening and speaking skills tested.Students in second through 12th grades are tested for listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
The results from California English Language Test report, released last week, also show the number of students that have not gained in language proficiency from the 2009-10 to 2010-11 school years. The test assesses the English-language proficiency of K-12 students.
Kindergarten through first- grade students have their listening and speaking skills tested.Students in second through 12th grades are tested for listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Continue reading English learners' test scores drop in region .
ONTARIO- Ray Wiltsey Middle School staffers have started a two-week school-wide reading program designed to engage students in discussion and critical thinking.
As part of the program, which ends Tuesday, every seventh- and eighth-grader had to read the children's fantasy and mystery novel "The Dark Hills Divide," which was authored by Patrick Carman.
School officials have also asked community members to read to students for an hour every morning and take part in a class discussion, which includes summarizing chapters, discussing vocabulary as well as asking and answering questions.
As part of the program, which ends Tuesday, every seventh- and eighth-grader had to read the children's fantasy and mystery novel "The Dark Hills Divide," which was authored by Patrick Carman.
School officials have also asked community members to read to students for an hour every morning and take part in a class discussion, which includes summarizing chapters, discussing vocabulary as well as asking and answering questions.
Continue reading School's novel approach .
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