Education Headlines

• Tam Union board: Superintendent cleared in investigation

  An investigation of online attacks on a critic of the departing Tamalpais Union High School superintendent — attacks her husband has confessed to making — has cleared her of wrongdoing, the school board said Thursday.

  February 27, 2015

• Does it make sense to consolidate Huntington Beach school districts?

  A former board member of the Huntington Beach Union High School District believes combining the disparate districts that serve Huntington Beach could eliminate redundancies, save money and provide financial stability.

  February 27, 2015

• After lawsuit, three Orange County school districts forced to prove that they’re making time for PE

  Three Orange County school districts must document that teachers are providing physical education instruction during the school day, according to the terms of a proposed legal settlement.

  February 27, 2015

• San Juan Unified embarks on high school building plan

  Facilities will get major overhauls starting next month as the San Juan Unified School District begins construction of $117 million in “signature” projects at nine high school campuses.

  February 27, 2015

• Parents lobby California lawmakers from both sides of vaccine debate

  A bill to require vaccinations for more California kids has not even been scheduled for a committee hearing, but advocates on both sides of the issue were lobbying lawmakers in the Capitol on Wednesday – carrying petitions, hoisting signs and dragging along small children.

  February 27, 2015

• School district to settle solar lawsuit

  A $12 million judgment against the San Ysidro School District is on the verge of being set aside following mediation between school officials and EcoBusiness Alliance, the solar company that sued the district for breach of contract.

  February 27, 2015