October 2010 Archives
Fatty. Fatso. Fat. No neck.
Those are just some of the names Belen Ramirez's teenage son has been called by his peers.
"When he goes to school every day I want to have peace of mind that he's going to be safe and not be bullied," said the Rancho Cucamonga resident. "He says to me, 'Mom, I'm tired of it,' and all you can tell him is sticks and stones - but honestly, I can't protect him from any of that.
Those are just some of the names Belen Ramirez's teenage son has been called by his peers.
"When he goes to school every day I want to have peace of mind that he's going to be safe and not be bullied," said the Rancho Cucamonga resident. "He says to me, 'Mom, I'm tired of it,' and all you can tell him is sticks and stones - but honestly, I can't protect him from any of that.
"He's tired of it."
The age-old issue of bullying at school is a pervasive problem that affects Ramirez's son and millions of other students every year.
The age-old issue of bullying at school is a pervasive problem that affects Ramirez's son and millions of other students every year.
Continue reading Local schools use student peers in effort to combat bullying .
Author: Wes Woods II, Staff Writer
CLAREMONT - Firms outside of the Claremont Unified School District's boundaries have contributed the bulk of the monetary support to get a school bond measure passed on Election Day.
Voters on Tuesday will decide whether the district can issue $95 million in facilities improvement bonds under Measure CL.
The Support Claremont Schools Yes on CL campaign committee has received more than $109,800 in contributions, while Claremont Taxpayers for Common Sense has raised less than $4,000, according to financial disclosure forms.
Press release from Cal Poly Pomona
The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Cal Poly Pomona has been placed oninterim suspension, pending the completion of investigations into
alleged hazing.
The allegations involve multiple incidents, including
the blindfolding and branding of select members in December 2009.
The university has ordered Pi Kappa Alpha to suspend all of its
activities immediately.
the blindfolding and branding of select members in December 2009.
The university has ordered Pi Kappa Alpha to suspend all of its
activities immediately.
Additionally, the fraternity's campus
accounts have been frozen, and it will not be permitted to use
university facilities or continue with its new member education
process.
accounts have been frozen, and it will not be permitted to use
university facilities or continue with its new member education
process.
POMONA - When it comes to technology - ignorance will hurt you.
That was one of the messages Thursday at Cal Poly Pomona's seventh annual Cyber Security Fair.
"Even if you have your home network secured, within less than a minute, (hackers) can get in there and get your usernames and passwords from the different sites you use," said Christopher Laasch, Cal Poly's information technology administrator for student affairs information and technology services.
That was one of the messages Thursday at Cal Poly Pomona's seventh annual Cyber Security Fair.
"Even if you have your home network secured, within less than a minute, (hackers) can get in there and get your usernames and passwords from the different sites you use," said Christopher Laasch, Cal Poly's information technology administrator for student affairs information and technology services.
Jennifer Cappuccio Maher/Staff Photographer
Continue reading Cal Poly cyber security fair focused on protection .
Cal Poly Pomona police are seeking assistance from the campus and surrounding communities in a case involving a student who was raped near the university last week.
The victim was attacked around 10:15 p.m. on Oct. 20 while she walked to her car, which was parked on Temple Avenue near University Drive. The assault occurred in a brushy area near the vehicle. The attacker is described as a light-skinned male, 5-feet-11 to 6-feet-2, with an athletic build. He was dressed in dark clothing, possibly wearing a sweatshirt with a hood.
The victim, who has requested anonymity, notified University Police on Oct. 27 via email and the Anonymous Tip Line. She has been given access to on- and off-campus resources.
Continue reading Cal Poly Pomona student reports being raped near campus.
Author: Monica Rodriguez , Staff Writer
POMONA - Voters in the Pomona Unified School District will head to the polls Tuesday and decide if they wish to assess themselves a total of $4 million annually for four years to provide some relief to the cash-strapped district.
District administrators have cut millions out of their budget in recent years and predict they will have to make about $15 million worth of cuts in the 2011-12 fiscal year budget, said Leslie Barnes, the district assistant superintendent of business services and chief financial officer.
Another $36 million worth of cuts will probably have to be made for the 2012-13 year budget, she said.
The parcel tax would provide money for academic programs, minimize class size increases, update computer technology and maintain things such as high school music programs.
District administrators have cut millions out of their budget in recent years and predict they will have to make about $15 million worth of cuts in the 2011-12 fiscal year budget, said Leslie Barnes, the district assistant superintendent of business services and chief financial officer.
Another $36 million worth of cuts will probably have to be made for the 2012-13 year budget, she said.
The parcel tax would provide money for academic programs, minimize class size increases, update computer technology and maintain things such as high school music programs.
Continue reading Voters to cast vote on PUSD parcel tax .
ERIC GORSKI, AP Education Writer
College tuition costs shot up again this fall, and students and their families are leaning more on the federal government to make higher education more affordable in tough economic times, according to two reports issued Thursday.
At public four-year schools, many of them ravaged by state budget cuts, average in-state tuition and fees this fall rose 7.9 percent, or $555, to $7,605, according to the College Board's "Trends in College Pricing." The average sticker price at private nonprofit colleges increased 4.5 percent, or $1,164, to $27,293.
A Fitness Educator at Chaffey College and Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach at Redlands High School, set a new women's course record at the third annual Redlands Bulldog Triathlon.
Patty Peoples set the new course record by two mintues at the trialthon event on Oct. 17 at the University of Redlands.
Peoples the founder of the event in 2008 when she chaired the Redlands Recreation Advisory Commission, completed the 5K-run, 11-mile bike, 150-yard swim, plus two transitions in 55 minutes and 11 seconds.
courtesy photo
Continue reading Chaffey College fitness educator sets new course record .
The U.S. Department of Education has cautioned schools, colleges and universities that they may be in violation of student's federal civil rights if they do not properly combat bullying and harassment.
A letter issued Tuesday explains to educators' their legal obligations to protect students from student-on-student racial, nationality, sexual, gender and disability harassments.
The letter provides examples of harassment and illustrates how a school should respond in each case.
"We've got to dispel the myth that bullying is just a normal rite of passage, or an inevitable part of growing up. It's not," President Barack Obama said.
Continue reading U.S. Department of Education warn some bullying can violate student rights .
from state Department of Education:
OAKLAND -- State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell held a news conference today with parents at risk of losing their jobs, to criticize Governor Schwarzenegger's line-item veto of funding for child care services to help struggling parents who have successfully left welfare and are gainfully employed.
O'Connell noted that the Governor's veto earlier this month of $256 million for CalWORKS Stage 3 program funding will have far-reaching effects that stretch beyond the loss of child care for struggling families.
Community members, educators and students throughout the United States will unite this week for Red Ribbon Week and pledge to lead drug, alcohol and tobacco-free lives.
Red ribbons pinned to shirts and tied around tree trunks and to fences will symbolize the stand that participants have taken against smoking, drinking and doing drugs.
"Doing drugs will not get you a good job or a good education," said Julia Clabaugh, fifth-grader at David W. Long Elementary School in Fontana.
Red ribbons pinned to shirts and tied around tree trunks and to fences will symbolize the stand that participants have taken against smoking, drinking and doing drugs.
"Doing drugs will not get you a good job or a good education," said Julia Clabaugh, fifth-grader at David W. Long Elementary School in Fontana.
Author: Wes Woods II, Staff Writer
CLAREMONT - The approval of Harvey Mudd College's parcel map has caused some students, faculty and oth ers to become upset that a field station used for student research could be turned into a parking lot or something else.
College officials have contin uously denied the development charges in meetings and inter views, but others are skeptical.
Resident Michael John Keenan, who brought forth a previous appeal of the parcel map, has vowed he would get a lawyer and sue to protect the Robert J. Bernard Biological Field Station.
Continue reading Harvey Mudd College' parcel map OK stirs concern .
Author: Wes Woods II, Staff Writer
CLAREMONT - Voters will decide Nov. 2 whether the school district should issue $95million in facilities bonds under Measure CL.
The measure calls for the issuance of general obligation bonds to repair and upgrade the district's schools. If it passes, it would cost property owners in the Claremont Unified School District about $45 per $100,000 of assessed value for 30 years.
The bond measure is endorsed by the Claremont Faculty Association, Sustainable Claremont, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, the League of Women Voters of the Claremont Area and Claremont Stars.
Thomas R. Cordova/Staff Photographer
Continue reading Claremont school bond measure draws opposition .
Continue reading Superintendent candidates differ on how to advocate for education.
The governor's recent veto of $6.8 million to fund a statewide student-tracking system doesn't sit well with some local educators and law enforcement officials.
Earlier this month, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the remaining funding for the Department of Education's CalPADS from the 2010-11 budget, as well as $3.5 million for CalTIDES, a planned data system to track teacher information.
Data submissions to California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System are likely to stop next month because federal funding for user and technical support will run out.
"It is very important for districts to be able to see longitudinally how their students are performing academically and in other areas, and how they compare to other like districts," said Rick Wiersma, director of student information services with the Ontario-based Chaffey Joint Union High School District.
Continue reading Veto of funding for student tracking system irks educators.
WALNUT -- There's a career out there for everyone, but finding it can be a challenge.
A workshop called "Career Counseling in Challenging Times," held Thursday at Mt. San Antonio College, provided school counselors, career technicians and even graduates advice on how to find a career, work and higher education options after graduation for themselves or for the students they serve.
"I think the biggest challenge now is finding jobs for students, and the other is finding employers who have openings," said Tia Pruett, a career adviser for the Tri-Cities Regional Occupational Program, or ROP.
Jennifer Cappuccio Maher/Staff Photographer
Continue reading Workshop at Mount San Antonio College offers career advice.
MONTCLAIR -- Thousands of families and children across the nation rallied to celebrate their after-school programs on Thursday night.
Schools, city halls, libraries, shopping malls and other places participated in the 11th annual Lights on Afterschool. The nationwide event spotlights after-school programs that help working families, keep kids safe and inspire them to learn.
Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, the Lights on Afterschool event allows students to showcase their arts and crafts and performing arts skills as well as special projects they have been working on.
Will Lester/Staff Photographer
Continue reading Afterschool programs provide education and fun.
Author: Neil Nisperos , Staff Writer
CHINO - Chino Valley Unified school board members on Thursday night selected a community volunteer to be its newest member.
Chino resident Brandon Blanchard was chosen from a pool of 21 candidates who applied to fill the seat formerly held by board member Michael Calta. Calta resigned from his board last month - with two years left on his term - and moved with his family to Texas.
"I'm humbled, and I believe I'm fully prepared to execute my duties for the students of this valley," said Blanchard, a district sales manager for Orkin Commercial Services in Whittier. "It's just an honor to represent the community and try to do good."
Continue reading Chino Valley school board appoints Blanchard to seat .
POMONA - Millions of California's will be ducking under their desks today as part of the Great California Shake Out drill.
At 10:21 a.m. - for one minute - people will cover and hold on in a drill to simulate a major earthquake.
The drill's purpose is to help Californians get ready for big earthquakes, practice how to protect themselves with the "duck, cover and hold on" survival technique and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.
At 10:21 a.m. - for one minute - people will cover and hold on in a drill to simulate a major earthquake.
The drill's purpose is to help Californians get ready for big earthquakes, practice how to protect themselves with the "duck, cover and hold on" survival technique and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.
Will Lester/Staff Photographer
Continue reading Millions will participate in Great California Shakeout .
Author: Wes Woods II, Staff Writer
Scripps College received the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award Wednesday morning at a formal White House ceremony.
At the ceremony, First Lady Michelle Obama presented the award to the college for the Scripps College Academy, its college-readiness program.
Current Scripps College Academy participant Raemi Thomas, a 16-year-old who goes to New Millennium Secondary School in Carson, received the award in person from Obama.
"That was nice," Thomas said afterward in a phone interview, describing Obama as a "warm" and "strong" woman.
Jennifer Cappuccio Maher/Staff Photographer
Continue reading Scripps College gets award at White House ceremony .
Author: James Rufus Koren , Staff Writer
Hoping to stop the working poor from losing a popular child-care program, Assembly Speaker John A. Perez, D-Los Angeles, wants to find stopgap funds that will get the program through the start of the new year.
Perez on Tuesday said he will ask the state and county First 5 commissions - agencies that promote child welfare and are funded by tobacco taxes - to help get the CalWORKs Stage 3 child-care program through November and December. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger eliminated funding for the program, which provides cheap child-care for about 4,000 children in San Bernardino and eastern Los Angeles counties.
Perez on Tuesday said he will ask the state and county First 5 commissions - agencies that promote child welfare and are funded by tobacco taxes - to help get the CalWORKs Stage 3 child-care program through November and December. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger eliminated funding for the program, which provides cheap child-care for about 4,000 children in San Bernardino and eastern Los Angeles counties.
Continue reading Speaker wants First 5 to fill in child-care cuts .
The Chaffey Joint Union High School District welcomes the public to dontate to the district's H.O.P.E. CLOSET.
The closet -- which operates out of Valley View High School -- houses articles of clothing, hygiene products, undergarments, school supplies and food for students in the district who are homeless.
Celebrating its 1-year anniversary the closet will host an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at 1801 E. Sixth St. Ontario.
Residents are welcome to see how the facility has grown or just to drop off a donation.
To find out what to donate or how you can help call 909-981-3158.
The California State University system got good news when the Legislature finally approved its budget restoring $260million to the system's general fund, but it hasn't solved all of the system's financial problems.
Since the budget was passed 100 days late - and well after the current semester began - Cal State San Bernardino President Al Karnig worries this budget isn't entirely solid and if midyear cuts are on the horizon.
"There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but we're not sure if it's a train," he said.
Since the budget was passed 100 days late - and well after the current semester began - Cal State San Bernardino President Al Karnig worries this budget isn't entirely solid and if midyear cuts are on the horizon.
"There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but we're not sure if it's a train," he said.
Continue reading CSU system not out of budget woods yet .
LOS ANGELES - Greg Legutki is a firm believer of keeping yourself open to what students need to make them successful.
"There are different things that are going to work with all different kids, and one of the things I've found out over the years I've been teaching is not only do you have to look at what can support a student's learning but is it going to be appropriate for the kid," Legutki, a California Technology Assistance Project, or CTAP, specialist with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Office.
Legutki, a former special education teacher in the Rancho Cucamonga-based Central School District two decades ago, hosted a workshop on assistive technology at the 21st Century Learners Symposium on Friday.
"There are different things that are going to work with all different kids, and one of the things I've found out over the years I've been teaching is not only do you have to look at what can support a student's learning but is it going to be appropriate for the kid," Legutki, a California Technology Assistance Project, or CTAP, specialist with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Office.
Legutki, a former special education teacher in the Rancho Cucamonga-based Central School District two decades ago, hosted a workshop on assistive technology at the 21st Century Learners Symposium on Friday.
Continue reading Educators eye new technology for class .
Author: Neil Nisperos , Staff Writer
The superintendent of the Chino Valley Unified School District met with a representative of the local Jewish community last week to discuss concerns over the neutrality of the district's new "Bible as Literature and History" class.
Jason Moss, executive director of the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, wrote to Superintendent Wayne Joseph asking for a meeting after a number of people in his community raised concerns about the seniors-only elective class.
His concerns were on the accuracy of what is being taught and the religious neutrality of the course.
Continue reading Bible class: Thou shalt be neutral .
Author: Neil Nisperos , Staff Writer
CHINO - The four-person Chino Valley Unified school board spent Friday interviewing nearly two dozen candidates to fill a seat on the board.
The applicant selected by board members will serve a two-year term. A top priority during the term will be determining how to address a $31 million deficit over the next two years.
The applicant selected by board members will serve a two-year term. A top priority during the term will be determining how to address a $31 million deficit over the next two years.
Continue reading 21 applicants interviewed for seat on Chino Valley school board.
When California's top educator in September floated the idea of increasing target goals for student proficiency, local educators expressed reservations.
Their concerns have been echoed by two candidates running to be the next state superintendent of public instruction - for slightly different reasons.
Larry Aceves, a retired school superintendent, and Assemblyman Tom Torlakson, D-Antioch, are vying for the nonpartisan position in the Nov. 2 election.
Their concerns have been echoed by two candidates running to be the next state superintendent of public instruction - for slightly different reasons.
Larry Aceves, a retired school superintendent, and Assemblyman Tom Torlakson, D-Antioch, are vying for the nonpartisan position in the Nov. 2 election.
Continue reading Superintendent candidates share views on target goals .
Author: Debbie Pfeiffer Trunnell , Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO - Aquinas High School students spent their morning break Thursday creating temporary homeless shelters from desks, boxes, tarps, tables and old newspapers.
The junior class activity, held in the school's quad, was designed to draw attention to poverty and homelessness in America.
"A lot of people have stereotypes about the homeless, that they are alcoholics or drug addicts," said Ian Hagen, 16. "But we are not showing that, we are just trying to show fellow students there are people out there who need our help."
Continue reading Students draw attention to homelessness .
Author: Monica Rodriguez , Staff Writer
POMONA - An organization representing Pomona Unified School Districts' teachers will not support the district's parcel tax proposal on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Associated Pomona Teachers President Tyra Weis said her organization's membership recently voted against support Measure SS. The measure, if approved, would generate about $4 million a year for four years, according to the text of the measure.
The association will not oppose the measure, but it will not campaign in its favor. Members are free to support the measure as individuals, Weis said.
The school board's decision to add wording to the ballot language played a role in the membership's decision, Weis said.
Author: Debbie Pfeiffer Trunnell , Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO - As the student population continues to increase at Chaffey College's three campuses, there is an increased need for police services.
To meet the demand, Chaffey's campus police department is now working with Cal State San Bernardino's police department to provide a shared police dispatch service.
"This consolidation is a great way for both departments to save money in these difficult budgetary times and also a good way to become more efficient on both sides," said CSUSB police chief Jimmie Brown. "It's not about generating revenue, it's about expanding job opportunities and saving the taxpayer money."
To meet the demand, Chaffey's campus police department is now working with Cal State San Bernardino's police department to provide a shared police dispatch service.
"This consolidation is a great way for both departments to save money in these difficult budgetary times and also a good way to become more efficient on both sides," said CSUSB police chief Jimmie Brown. "It's not about generating revenue, it's about expanding job opportunities and saving the taxpayer money."
Continue reading CSUSB partners with Chaffey for dispatch services.
SAN BERNARDINO - Larry Aceves and Tom Torlakson, who are running for the office of state superintendent of Public Instruction, will be interviewed today by a panel of educators from the San Bernardino County District Advocates for Better Schools (SANDABS).
The interviews, which will be conducted separately by teleconference, are scheduled to take place at 2:20 p.m. for Aceves and 2:45 p.m. for Torlakson. The two candidates are on the ballot for the general election, which will be held Nov. 2. The interviews will be part of a SANDABS meeting, which will be held at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office, 601 N. E St.
For more information about the interviews, contact the County Schools' Communication office at (909) 386-2413.
WHAT: Interviews with state superintendent of Public Instruction candidates Larry Aceves and Tom Torlakson.
WHEN: Today at 2:20 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
WHERE: Teleconference at the SANDABS meeting at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office, 601 N. E St.
The interviews, which will be conducted separately by teleconference, are scheduled to take place at 2:20 p.m. for Aceves and 2:45 p.m. for Torlakson. The two candidates are on the ballot for the general election, which will be held Nov. 2. The interviews will be part of a SANDABS meeting, which will be held at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office, 601 N. E St.
For more information about the interviews, contact the County Schools' Communication office at (909) 386-2413.
WHAT: Interviews with state superintendent of Public Instruction candidates Larry Aceves and Tom Torlakson.
WHEN: Today at 2:20 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
WHERE: Teleconference at the SANDABS meeting at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office, 601 N. E St.
Author: Sandra Emerson , Staff Writer
UPLAND - Western Christian Schools was recently approved for a $17 million grant to help upgrade its facilities on the Upland and Claremont campuses.
The bond will be issued by the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, through the approval of the Upland and Claremont city councils.
For Western Christian to receive the bond, public hearings had to be held through the city councils.
Continue reading Bonds approved for Western Christian Schools .
Palo Alto Daily News (CA) - Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Author: Lisa Krieger / Bay Area News GroupBuilding on the latest developments in DNA science, Stanford University researchers have designed a prenatal genetic test that appears to be just as accurate as - but much safer than - methods like amniocentesis.
Currently, pregnant women worried about their babies' genetic health face a tough choice: Get prenatal gene testing and risk miscarriage, or skip the tests and miss the chance to learn of genetic defects before birth.
Currently, pregnant women worried about their babies' genetic health face a tough choice: Get prenatal gene testing and risk miscarriage, or skip the tests and miss the chance to learn of genetic defects before birth.
Author: Monica Rodriguez , Staff Writer
POMONA - A dispute over the Pomona Unified School District board's alleged failure to comply with the state's open meeting law appears to have come to an end.
Board members last week authorized their lawyer to sign a letter directed to a San Dimas open government advocate's attorney stating the board did not comply with provisions of the Brown Act when it put on the agenda items for discussion under the closed portion section of four meetings.
The items included the school district's parcel tax proposal, Measure SS, which will appear on the November ballot.
Continue reading Pomona school board admits error .
Author: Neil Nisperos , Staff Writer
CHINO - The four-member Chino Valley Unified school board will spend seven hours next Friday interviewing 21 candidates to find the one who may help them deal with a pressing $31 million deficit.
The appointment comes just a few weeks prior to the Nov. 2 election in which two of the interviewers - board incumbents Charles Dickie and Sylvia Orozco - face the possibility of not being able to join their appointee. Their seats are up for grabs this year and both are running for reelection against seven other hopefuls.
Continue reading Chino Valley schoolboard decides appointment process .
Author: Neil Nisperos , Staff Writer
CHINO HILLS - A petition, which was signed by dozens of Chino Hills High School students in the hopes the school board would allow non-senior high school students to take the Bible as Literature and History elective next year, was submitted for consideration Thursday to Chino Valley Unified School District.
Superintendent Wayne Joseph said he is willing to take the request to the curriculum committee for further review and possible future approval by the school board.
The elective covers English translations of the Bible, including the King James version, and discusses its influence on historical events and literary works.
Continue reading Students petition to open Bible class for underclassmen .
Author: Monica Rodriguez , Staff Writer
POMONA - Reading groups, story tellers, art projects and scavenger hunts are just some of the ways Pomonans will celebrate the city's fifth Big Read.
Numerous activities, all centered on Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451" will take place throughout October and into early November.
Officially kicking off the Big Read will be Bradbury and his authorized biographer, Sam Weller, who will be at Western University of Health Sciences' Health Education Center, 701 E. Second St., Friday at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Numerous activities, all centered on Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451" will take place throughout October and into early November.
Officially kicking off the Big Read will be Bradbury and his authorized biographer, Sam Weller, who will be at Western University of Health Sciences' Health Education Center, 701 E. Second St., Friday at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Continue reading Pomona's Big Read to feature Bradbury .
Author: Neil Nisperos , Staff Writer
Dozens of Chino Hills High School students have signed a petition requesting that non-seniors be allowed to enroll in a class that examines the Bible for the 2011-12 school year.
The Chino Valley Unified school board in June approved "The Bible as Literature and History" elective as a seniors-only class. It started this school year as a pilot program at Chino Hills, Chino and Don Lugo high schools.
The class is an elective for seniors who would be "at a maturity level where they could get the most benefit from the course," Superintendent Wayne Joseph said.
Continue reading Bible class in demand .
Author: Neil Nisperos , Staff Writer
CHINO HILLS - Eight of nine school board candidates weathered a bevy of questions at a forum on Thursday held to give voters an idea of how the hopefuls would lead if elected.
They are fighting to win enough votes on Nov. 2 to fill two seats on the Chino Valley Unified school board.
Incumbent candidates Charles Dickie and Sylvia Roscoe, and challengers Paul Vargas, John Pruitt, Brandon Blanchard, Irene-Hernandez Blair, Eva McDaniel filled the dais at City Hall for the televised forum.
Continue reading Chino Valley school district candidates air views .
DOWNEY -- Larry Aceves and Tom Torlakson sharpened their pencils Wednesday evening at a forum to discuss issues affecting preschool through 12th-grade education.
The purpose of the forum at the Los Angeles County Offices of Education was to help voters learn about the positions and perspectives of the two candidates for the statewide, nonpartisan post of superintendent of public instruction in the Nov. 2 election.
The current superintendent is Jack O'Connell, who cannot run for re-election because of term limits.
"The future of California, the state education system will be shaped by those who we elect on Nov. 2," said Scott Svonkin of the Los Angeles County School Trustee Association, part of a panel who questioned the candidates.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates Larry Aceves and Tom Torlakson debated and took questions from a panel and the audience at the Los Angeles County Office of Education on September 29, 2010.
courtesy photo
Continue reading Two face off for state superintendent of public instruction.
