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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2001
Page
4
Mary Bergan argues for meaningful assessment reform in California schools. She notes the flaws of current STAR tests, advocates releasing questions and scores, language accommodations, and stable funding, while stressing teacher preparation and fair accountability to improve student learning.
Community note urges attendance at Richland School Carnival this week starting 4 p.m. The writer explains PTA stands for Parent Teachers Association amid concerns about acronyms in school notices.
The author recounts a breakfast at SHS with Leadership class, a Principal's conference where Raden Fortenberry shared school history, and a light moment over a photo. They attend an energy forum in Bakersfield, praise teachers, and thank readers for feedback on Shaffer Press while acknowledging occasional mistakes.
The town outlines upcoming meetings at 7 p.m. on November 6 13 and 3 with all sessions at 336 Pacific Avenue. It notes the downtown fountain is unfinished with water cascading once completed and ongoing drain work possibly requiring base reconstruction. City staff urge questions to 746-6365 and praise community cooperation on Shafter’s comprehensive strategic plan for the future.
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