Education Headlines

• Tony Thurmond, Marshall Tuck on California’s public school system

  Tony Thurmond and Marshall Tuck, both Democrats, are vying to be the next Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a race that has drawn tens of millions of dollars in campaign money and evolved into a proxy battle between organized labor and education reformers.

  October 19, 2018

• There’s a shortage of bilingual teachers. A new grant at Fresno State aims to change that

  Fresno State is putting $3.75 million toward programs for Latino students who want to become teachers at Valley schools.

  October 19, 2018

• Sac City schools’ budget has been rejected twice. Board votes to seek county supe’s help

  The Sacramento City Unified School District’s Board of Education voted Thursday evening to waive a budget review committee in the wake of its revised budget’s second rejection, instead opting to work more closely with the county Office of Education.

  October 19, 2018

• San Marcos school board race becomes bitter political brawl

  In a new twist in a tumultuous race, San Marcos Unified School District Board challenger Christina Linden has obtained a temporary restraining order against her opponent’s husband following a confrontation at a street fair.

  October 19, 2018

• Arroyo Grande and Nipomo high schools are getting million-dollar stadium upgrades

  The Lucia Mar Unified School District recently confirmed plans to upgrade both high schools’ football stadiums to improve safety and the look of the aging facilities.

  October 19, 2018

• Stockton Unified officials cut the ribbon to new early education center at King Elementary School

  A new set of classrooms, meant to enrich the minds of young children who will become the Class of 2033 and beyond, opened Thursday to much celebration.

  October 19, 2018