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Future uncertain for K-12 education
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a California State budget solution on Tuesday that will solve $24.2 billion of the state's budget woes. The bulk of the budget deal is $16.1 billion in expenditure reductions, with the biggest cuts to education funding.
CSU Stanislaus braces for share of budget cuts
The $584 million budget deficit that has walloped the California State University system will translate into enrollment reduction, higher fees and "furlough Fridays" at the CSU Stanislaus campus.
CSU faculty union agrees to furloughs; issues no confidence vote for chancellor
Members of the California Faculty Association have joined other unions in the California State University system in agreeing to take a two day a month furlough through the 2009-10 fiscal year.
TUSD trustees ‘just say go’ to school
Turlock High School will be rocking this school year, as local radio station KWIN will be broadcasting on-campus as part of the Turlock Unified School District's "Just Say Go" attendance campaign.
CSU student fees take 20 percent hike
In the wake of waning state monetary support, the California State University Board of Trustees took action Tuesday to close a $584 million budget gap and voted to raise student fees by an unprecedented 20 percent.
College students make science fun
Students at Osborn Elementary love to get their hands dirty in the name of science. Fourth graders in Celia Montes' class got the opportunity to do just that when they made their own play dough molecules on Wednesday.
Budget woes force admissions freeze
In the wake of a projected $584 million budget deficit, the California State University system has taken the drastic step of closing all winter and spring admissions for 2010.
EDUCATION: SUMMER SCIENCE
About two dozen sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students put their brains to work for the annual Math and Science Prep Camp at California State University, Stanislaus.
Nursing students get online option
To meet the growing demand for nurses and ease their own wait list numbers, California State University, Stanislaus will be offering Nursing degrees that can be earned through online classes.
Agriculture teacher, program win top honors
The California Agriculture Teachers Association has named Modesto Junior College professor Steve Amador as a Teacher of Excellence and MJC's Agriculture Department as the 2009 Outstanding Community College Agricultural Education Program.
OLYMPIC DAY
Cathy Ferguson, an Olympic gold medalist in swimming, gave a presentation to students at Julien Elementary School on Tuesday. Ferguson spoke about what it means to win, and told the story of how she started swimming at the age of 10 and grew up to become an Olympic gold medalist. Ferguson was invited to speak to the school by Mayor John Lazar as part of Turlock's Olympic Day celebrations. Turlock is one of many cities ...
Grant to boost science, math education at CSU Stanislaus
A grant of nearly $1 million to use in the recruitment of math and science teachers for "high need" schools was awarded to California State University, Stanislaus.
Move for nursing doctorate at CSU gains momentum
The push for instituting a doctorate program in Nursing at the California State University campuses moved one step closer to realization earlier this month when the State Assembly overwhelmingly passed the needed bill.
Earl students learn about their neighbors on Exploration Days
Students at Dennis Earl Elementary School got a taste of Mexican culture on Friday when they participated in Exploration Day. The kindergarten through sixth grade classes watched Aztec dancers and did classroom activities such as making tortillas, ponchos, and paper flowers.
CSU Stanislaus class of 2009 encouraged to take risks
On a day that felt and looked more like the beginning of the fall semester, about 600 California State University, Stanislaus students walked across the stage, moved their tassels from the left to the right, and became college graduates.
Articles by Section - Education
DENAIR SCIENCE STARS
Fourth grade Denair Academic Academy students Amy Schmit and Dena Gabriel took 1st place in the Oceanography category of the "Deep Blue Sea" at the 16th Annual Elementary Science Olympiad last week at Hickman Elementary School. Schmit and Gabriel were the youngest competitors out of 300 elementary school children throughout the region who participated in events which included bridge building, can race, straw egg drop and water rockets. "I am pleased with the ...
THS students shine at Math Field Day
Turlock High School students continued to raise the bar in academics when they took 2nd place at Math Field Day held at California State University, Fresno. "This was our first time competing at this competition. I am so proud of our students," said THS math teacher Kathlyn Donaldson. "It's difficult going to a competition for the first time because you don't know what to expect. I would like to thank the parents for ...
Pitman teacher in running for All-Star Award
Ruben Modesto is getting lots of recognition as band director at John H. Pitman High School. Modesto is among five finalists in Northern California for the 2013 Comcast SportsNet All-Star Teacher Award. In its seventh year, the All-Star Teacher Award recognizes middle and high school teachers in Northern and Central California for dedication to their students and significant presence within their respective communities. "I feel excited and humbled to be recognized for ...
Turlock educators named finalists for Teacher of the Year awards
Five educators from the Turlock Unified School District are finalists for the county-wide Teacher of the Year Awards. The Stanislaus County Office of Education and the Modesto Rotary recently announced the finalists for the 2013 Stanislaus County Teacher of the Year Awards with five TUSD teachers among the 12 named. Michelle Cardoso from Dennis Earl, Kelly Villalobos from Wakefield, and Tanya Freitas White from Medeiros are all finalists in the K-3 category. ...
Turlock High wins lip sync showdown
Over 300 high school students and principals from throughout Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties put their moves to the test in the Talent Exhibition Principals Lip Sync contest on Saturday, hosted by Turlock's Westside Ministries. Turlock High School took first place, beating out the competition and claiming a $2,000 prize in scholarships by performing Jenni Rivera's classic, "Cuando Muere una Dama," and Don Omar's dance hit single "Danza Kuduro." "I am very ...
D2A students prepare for Science Olympiad
Fourth graders Amy Schmit and Dena Gabriel from Denair Academic Avenues will build straw bridges and figure out ways to drop eggs without breaking them in under 20 minutes in preparation for the 16th Annual Elementary Science Olympiad. This year's Olympiad, which will take place today at Hickman Elementary School, will attract over 300 elementary school children from throughout the region to participate in events which include bridge building, can race, straw egg ...
Bulldogs know math
Turlock High School students proved themselves math savvy when they came in fourth place recently at the 40th annual Dick Schaff Math Superbowl. A total of 19 THS students competed against 10 high schools from throughout the Central Valley in the event hosted by the Stanislaus County Math Council. The math competition consisted of three events: the team competition (five member teams), the huddle competition (teams of two or more), and the ...
Local kids learn benefits of eating healthy
Teaching children the importance of eating healthy is not always easy. Children often think negatively about fruits and vegetables, and are slow to taste new things. In response to this predicament, the City of Turlock has launched another After School Education Safety program with the Turlock Unified School District and in conjunction with the UC David Cooperative Extension program and AgLink.com to provide a farmers' market opportunity for local students. Turlock students ...
School district buys land for ag farm
After three years of planning and plotting, the Turlock Unified School District finally decided to purchase a 10-acre parcel near East Taylor and Berkeley in Turlock to house farm animals, and provide agricultural field education for local students. Despite Turlock's rich agricultural region, finding a location for Pitman and Turlock high students to conduct agricultural studies and house their animals proved to be difficult. "We found plenty of properties that would have ...
CSU Stanislaus receives Song-Brown State Nursing Grant
For the fifth consecutive year, the School of Nursing at California State University, Stanislaus has received funding through the Song-Brown Registered Nurses Education Program. The grant, in the amount of $240,000 will support the enrollment of additional students into the university's nursing program. CSU Stanislaus was one out of two schools to receive the full funding amount out of 18 applicants. "Our program excels in these criteria year after year," said Debbie ...
From Turlock to the Ivy League
Eight days. Eight states. Twelve different campus tours. That's how three Turlock High students spent their spring break as part of the Ivy League Project, a program that offers tours of different Ivy League universities on the East Coast with the intention of broadening the students' horizons and upping their academic goals. This year, students Heath Rojas, Mayra Aguilar and Melissa Gonzales visited Harvard, Yale, Brown, Princeton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell, ...
DUSD hires Walt Hanline as interim superintendent
The Denair Unified School District has appointed Walt L. Hanline to serve as interim superintendent while a permanent replacement is found for former Superintendent Ed Parraz. DUSD trustees took action to hire Hanline at Thursday's board meeting. Hanline has 26 years of experience as a public school superintendent, overseeing schools within the Valley including Kings River-Hardwick School District, Del Norte County and Ceres Unified School District. Hanline also served as interim superintendent for ...
TUSD approves at-risk program
Early adolescence is no walk in the park, and for some the transition into adulthood is a rocky one. Instead of giving up on at-risk youths, the Turlock Unified School District is reaching out while significantly increasing its revenue from average daily attendance. The "Bridge" program, an effort to support former TUSD 9th and 10th grade students who have been unsuccessful in the comprehensive school setting, is now in the works to provide ...
University helps banish fears of math with free kids camp
While some students are closing up the books and staying away from any type of learning this spring break, others are polishing up their math skills at the second annual Spring Math Camp at California State University, Stanislaus. This year, 115 students from Stanislaus and Merced counties are part of a program offered by the CSU Stanislaus Math Department. The goal of the program is to provide concentrated math instruction for students in ...
Adrian Ayala: A vision for success
Adrian Ayala, a sixth grader at Brown Elementary School, doesn't see himself as a kid with a disability. Since Adrian was a baby he has suffered from a severe loss in vision, leaving him almost completely blind. "If you were to meet Adrian several years ago, you would see him as an angry, reserved student who had trouble socializing with the rest of his classmates," said Principal Jeff Persons. "He would rarely reach ...
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