Great teachers can close achievement gaps in low performing schools
Linda Hoff praises a California algebra class and calls for honoring effective teachers who close achievement gaps. She argues reforms ignore classroom wisdom and urges families to thank teachers at back to school events. The article notes her research on teachers in African American and Latino low performing schools and links fall to educational advocacy.
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California
Linda Hoff
Fresno Pacific University School of Education
Halloween in the Park planned for Shafter youths
Kiwanis Club of Shafter leads Halloween in the Park at Manuel Park with a 5:30 pm parade from Shafter High, trick or treat, games, and a poster contest. Churches, youth groups, schools, and local Biz support. public call for volunteers and area reservations. Contact 746-4352 or 910-2797 to join.
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Shafter
Manuel Park
Kiwanis
Richland Trojan Bank
Shafter High
Mannel Park
Shafter Youth Council
AmeriCorps
Shafter High Flag
IPA
Ihtotiani Performing Arts and Education Association
Shafter Youth Center
California Safely Surrendered Baby Law timeline
The law aims to ensure child safety and protection. Governor Schwarzenegger signed the legislation on October 7, 2005, extending the Safely Surrendered Baby Law permanently from January 1, 2006. The SSB law initially took effect on January 1, 2001.
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State of California
Schwarzenegger
Delta smelt ruling tops California water upheaval
The delta smelt ruling presses pumps to reduce activity during spawning season, risking water loss to San Francisco Bay and threatening supplies for 400 agencies. It prompts push for new reservoirs and a Peripheral Canal while urging fiscal reform and protections for Northern California rivers. Senator Feinstein urges united action to balance environment and supply.
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U.S
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Burzynski
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