Archive By Section - Education
School district honors succeeding students
Turlock area students were recently honored by local leaders during the Every Student Succeeding awards program in Modesto. Every Student Succeeding honors students who have overcome and succeeded against challenges, have gone beyond expectations and have won the hearts of their teachers and staff. The honor is given by the Association of School Administrators Stanislaus Charter and the Stanislaus County Office of Education.
Crowell students spring into mathematics
While most children spend their spring break doing anything but thinking about school work, 90 students from Crowell Elementary are in school perfecting their math skills during a one-week math camp.
Keys to Learning students shine at Academic Pentathlon
The Keys to Learning Charter Academic pentathlon team collected 14 medals during the Stanislaus County Office of Education's Junior High Pentathlon, held last week in Modesto.
Matoso steps in as CSUS athletic director
California State University, Stanislaus named Michael J. Matoso as the university's new athletic director.
Nature walk project 30 years in the making set to open in fall
Lying alongside Monte Vista Avenue, just past Geer Road, a nearly-completed California State University, Stanislaus arboretum will stand as a living testament to a professor's vision.
Guest professor to discuss Portuguese-American immigration
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth professor Frank Souza will offer a free, public presentation on the Portuguese-American immigrant experience at California State University, Stanislaus.
Warrior Day back in the mix after student petition
The rumors of Warrior Day's demise may have been greatly exaggerated.
Crowell readies to ‘rock the test’
A loud and raucous gathering of Crowell Elementary students could be heard screaming on Thursday - all because of a test.
Two initiatives, one goal: Save California’s failing education system
California ranks 47th nationally in per-pupil spending and has the largest class sizes in the country. Over the last three years, $20 billion has been cut from schools and more than 40,000 educators have been laid off.
County Office of Education seeks Leadership Academy applications
Stanislaus County Office of Education's Prevention Programs Department is currently accepting applications for its 2012-13 Leadership Academy - a program designed to develop the leadership potential of high school juniors and seniors.
Band fundraiser serves up McDonald’s with a smile
Pitman High School Principal Rod Hollars, Athletic Director Dave Walls, Band Director Rueben Modesto and a host of Pitman High band students and supporters invaded the McDonald's on Geer Road Tuesday evening.
State lauds Merced College infant, toddler program
Last year Modesto Junior College cut its entire child development center for students with children. At the same time Merced College expanded its program to receive students as well as non-students.
TUSD moves ahead with TK program
The Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees approved the implementation of a transitional kindergarten program for the 2012-13 school year, despite uncertain state budget scenarios.
Principal credits enriched education as key to school’s success
Walnut Elementary Education Center was singled out by the California Department of Education on Thursday as a 2012 California Distinguished School.
Warrior Day cancelled; Binge drinking, violence focus of event controversy
Warrior Day, an annual festival of music, games, and beer on the California State University, Stanislaus campus, was cancelled Tuesday after students and administrators were unable to agree on how to best guard against dangerous binge drinking.
Articles by Section - Education
Turlock ag students bid fond farewell to award-winning FFA advisor, ag teacher
Turlock High's FFA program has been a California powerhouse for the better part of the last decade, having earned eight consecutive Chapter Group titles at both the State and Stanislaus County Fairs in addition to laying claim to Most Outstanding Project awards during seven of those years.
Swansons kick start university fund drive
Turlock residents Matt and Maria Swanson have pledged $250,000 to California State University, Stanislaus to serve as the foundation for the One Purpose endowment.
Turlocker gets shot at dream job with NASA
Every July 2 Edwin Betady celebrates his birthday and this year was especially meaningful as he had other news to celebrate - his first paid position interning for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly known as NASA.
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