Early childhood education debate drives calls for preschool
Opinion argues for balanced view on preschool and kindergarten. It cites UC Berkeley Stanford data, Head Start, England Childcare Act 2006, and California 2005 vote, noting cognitive gains but potential social drawbacks from very early care. Ends urging thoughtful parenting over mandated early schooling.
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Uc-Berkeley
Stanford University
England
California
C.D. Howe Institute
Latino obesity crisis eyed by doctors and educators
Dr. Carlos Campos warns Hispanics in the United States face higher obesity rates, especially among children, due to sedentary habits and easy access to unhealthy food. He urges community action, school programs, and better environments to promote healthier choices.
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Shafter
Carlos Campos
Texas
American Diabetes Association
United States
Campos
Jose Fernandez
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
Budget honesty in California a looming deficit tale
A critique of Governor Schwarzenegger's forthcoming budget as a $8.6 billion or higher shortfall looms, arguing honesty demands tax increases or spending cuts. The piece cites a history of optimistic projections, bond pushes, and using funds for the general fund, warning future deficits and political risk. It contrasts past leaders and warns that bonds and gimmicks mask the fiscal truth.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger
Pete Wilson
Wilson
Gray Davis
Davis
Mike Genest
Genest
California
Panglossian
Ed Fund
Shafter Healthy Start Partners For Food Basket Drive
The Shafter Healthy Start and Shafter Kiwanis Club run a can food drive with Richland School District students collecting about 3000 cans. Staff coordinate with schools Migrant Department and Family Advocates to identify families in need and include ham eggs flour and sugar in baskets.
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Shafter Healthy Start
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Richland
Migrant Department
Healthy Start Family
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