Parents Fall Short on Grades in Era of Reform
Erma Bombeck critiques so called innovative teaching methods over two decades and the push to involve parents in student assessment. The piece cites Simi Valley card reforms and Rialto school trials, noting varied parent understanding and the need for clearer communication about evolving report cards and self esteem driven metrics.
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Simi Valley
California
Cindy
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem
Timmy
Rialto
Oakburn Elementary Field Trip Highlights Local Industry
Oakburn Elementary pupils visited the Robert Balan logging operation toured the log home and deer feeding program at Leo and Yvette Clements and joined a snow plane adventure and outdoor activities at Wayne and Gwen Drul's on Tuesday March 12.
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Oakburn
Robert Balan
Leo and
Yvette Clement
Wayne and
Gwen Drul
Oakburn Elementary Science Fair Showcases Battery Project
Oakburn Elementary held a Wednesday Science Fair on March 13 featuring Kimberly Drul and her project "Batteries" among grade four to seven entries. Judges included Bruce Manuliak Anne Procyk Tom Smith and Sylvia Shwaluk. Displays complemented the exhibits.
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Oakburn
Kimberly Drul
Bruce Manuliak
Anne Procyk
Tom Smith
Sylvia Shwaluk
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