Education Headlines

• Oakland schools in new mess over financial practices

  The Oakland school district ignored standard accounting practices and inappropriately manipulated taxpayer funds, actions that in some cases amounted to the misuse of state or federal funding, according to a report by an independent state agency that provides fiscal oversight and support to schools.

  June 21, 2018

• Kern HSD board to consider settlement of teacher complaints

  Two Bakersfield High School teachers who say they were physically attacked or threatened by students could receive a settlement package next week.

  June 21, 2018

• School district to use grant to hire five cops

  Five police officers will begin working in Chico schools in the coming years thanks to a $1.5 million grant awarded to Chico Unified School District.

  June 21, 2018

• Controversial Scripps Mesa development OK’d by school board

  Despite opposition from community members, a luxury apartment building has been cleared for development on a Scripps Ranch site owned by the San Diego Unified School District and currently used by a charter school.

  June 21, 2018

• Report: Lottery revenues soar but contributions to schools remains flat

  Contributions to California schools from the state lottery are unchanged from 12 years ago, despite revenue that has soared in recent years thanks to enormous jackpots, a radio station reported.

  June 21, 2018

• After lean years, Piedmont teachers to get 3 percent raise

  The Association of Piedmont Teachers bargaining group will receive a 3 percent salary increase effective July 1 after several lean years due to budget constraints.

  June 21, 2018