The state of education in California, according to governor
Gov. Jerry Brown devoted a substantial amount of his State of the State address on Wednesday to education. He introduced a new funding plan and threw out ideas for overhauling tests and pensions. Here...
View ArticleCampolindo retains title as county Academic Decathlon champ
Two Academic Decathlon teams from Campolindo High in Moraga again bested their competition during the annual Contra Costa County competition, sponsored by the Contra Costa County Office of Education....
View ArticleContra Costa County 7th and 8th graders invited to explore college and...
There is still space available for walk-ins at the 4th Annual free “COOL Nite” on Friday aimed at showing seventh-and eighth-graders and their parents in Contra Costa County that College Offers...
View ArticleCongrats to student journalists from local schools honored with Dean S....
Every year, writers and editors at the Contra Costa Times take time out from their work to scrutinize news stories and photos by local students who have entered the Dean S. Lesher Scholastic Journalism...
View ArticlePossible showdown at state Board of Education meeting Thursday over proposed...
The state Board of Education could face a showdown Thursday over proposed regulations for school spending under the new Local Control Funding Formula. A coalition of civil rights groups including...
View ArticleState Superintendent of Public Schools outlines some plans for 2014
Tom Torlakson, state Superintendent of Public Instruction, is already gearing up for his re-election run next year. “It’s the toughest work I’ve ever done, but the most rewarding work,” said the...
View ArticleNew statewide Common Core field tests coming in March
Many school districts are still adjusting their instruction to implement new Common Core standards that require more rigor, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. But, starting next month, 3...
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Congrats to Campolindo HS on its National Academic Decathlon championship title!
Congratulations to the Campolindo High School's Academic Decathlon team, which has been named a National Champion for the second year in a row for medium-sized schools! Campolindo placed 10th overall...
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Did your school district seek your input into its accountability plan?
Time is running out for local school districts to adopt new plans for the future showing the public how they will spend state money to meet student goals. School boards must adopt the plans by July 1....
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Torlakson or Tuck? Who will you choose for state Superintendent of Public...
An incumbent former teacher who is a seasoned politician is running against a challenger known as an education reformer and political outsider in the race for state schools chief. In interviews with...
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