Archive By Section - Education
Some say video games and education don't mix, but Pitman High School students Marcus Smith, Omar Vallejo and Abram Galvez proved skeptics wrong by earning statewide recognition recently at the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. The trio created a video game that wowed judges at the conference in April, securing them a second-place title and one-way ticket to compete at the national level in Anaheim this June.
May 02, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Education
It was a windy evening at Woods Furniture Gallery as Turlock's two high schools faced off during the Turlock Education Foundation's fourth annual Iron Chef Competition, but the gusts couldn't blow away the sweet taste of victory for Turlock High School when they were crowned champions of the culinary showdown for the first time since 2014.
April 28, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Education
Sometimes all it takes to make a new friend is a smile, a wave or even sitting next to someone on a bench. Newly-installed "buddy benches" at Brown Elementary School aim to encourage interaction between students, helping those who may feel lonely foster new relationships with their classmates.
April 28, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Education
As Turlock High School senior Robert Marchy walked over to the agriculture buildings on the school campus Thursday afternoon he was met with shouts of "turn around, let's see it!" Just like a boxer proudly wearing their championship belt, Marchy's new blue corduroy jacket was attracting attention.
April 27, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Education
Recess at Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy will be much shadier in years to come, thanks to the hard work of the school's students who planted ten new trees along the campus' border in celebration of National Arbor Day.
April 27, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Education
Amid Stanislaus State's ongoing investigation into a video depicting student Nathan Damigo punching a woman in the face at protests in Berkeley earlier this month, members of the school's student body urged administration to take action against their fellow classmate and alleged white supremacist during a rally on campus Wednesday afternoon.
April 27, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Education
California State University, Stanislaus is welcoming the fifth grandson of Mahatma Gandhi to the campus on Thursday for a dedication of a Peace Pole, a symbol of humanity's hope for a better world.
April 25, 2017
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Sabra
Stafford
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Education
Two Turlock educators who go above and beyond for their students were recently rewarded for their commitment to learning by being named finalists for the 2017 Stanislaus County Teachers of the Year program, which not only honors local teachers and celebrates excellence in education, but also provides an opportunity for teachers to receive state and national recognition.
April 25, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Education
The Yosemite Community College District is moving forward with its second chance at finding a new Chancellor.
April 18, 2017
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Kristina
Hacker
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Education
Stanislaus State has launched an investigation into a video which surfaced over the weekend, seemingly showing one of their students, Nathan Damigo, punching a woman in the face at protests in Berkeley on Saturday.
April 18, 2017
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Angelina
Martin
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Education
There is more than one goal of Brown Elementary School's color run later this month. According to principal Nicole Aviles, the event hopes to not only raise money for the school's Parent Teacher Association, but also to promote an active and healthy lifestyle for students and the community, and - of course - to douse runners in colorful fun.
April 14, 2017
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Alysson
Aredas
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Education
Barbeque grills and a deep-rooted crosstown rivalry are expected to heat up later this month during the Turlock Education Foundation's fourth annual Iron Chef Competition, which pits the culinary arts programs from Pitman High School and Turlock High School against each other in the likeness of the competitive cooking show.
April 14, 2017
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Alysson
Aredas
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Education
Turlock Unified School District not only saw a modest increase in graduation rates from previous years with the Class of 2016, but the school district also significantly exceeded the percentage of students receiving their diplomas throughout both the county and the state - the latter of which has continued to climb for the seventh year in a row.
April 14, 2017
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Alysson
Aredas
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Education
As Denair Elementary Charter Academy third graders Brynn Spencer and Avery Haden sat on the grass near the Denair High School gym to pet a baby calf, they both smiled as they envisioned themselves raising an animal of their own one day as a member of Future Farmers of America.
April 13, 2017
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Alysson
Aredas
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Education
Alleged threats on social media endangering the safety of students at Pitman High School were found to be uncreditable by both the Turlock Unified School District and Turlock Police Department Thursday, however, they still had an effect on attendance as parents opted to keep their kids home from school.
April 13, 2017
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Alysson
Aredas
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Education
