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TUSD one step closer to trustee area elections
Turlock Unified School District trustees have always been selected through city-wide elections, with a candidate's place of residence in town not a factor. That might soon be changing as the Stanislaus County Committee on School District Organization and Reorganization unanimously voted on Wednesday to accept a proposal by the TUSD to create trustee areas for the 2013 elections. <font face="Times New ...
Dennis Earl students walk like an Egyptian
Sixth graders at Dennis Earl Elementary School went back in time on Friday to 2600 BC, transforming their classrooms into ancient Egypt with mummified chicken legs and gold jewels on display.
College students present study of Turlock’s bike paths
Five Geography majors at California State University, Stanislaus spent the semester biking around Turlock to help make the community a safer place. They surveyed existing bike routes and areas around town that could use bike paths to measure Turlock's bikeability and propose new bikeways.
Tools for learning
Wakefield Elementary School first graders took home Christmas boxes filled with literacy tools ranging from pencils to books. The College of Education from California State University, Stanislaus put together 110 literacy boxes that were delivered to all the first grade classes at Wakefield on Tuesday. The college wanted to provide the literacy tools for students to use over Christmas break so they can continue to learn ...
A step back in time
Turlock Junior High School students from the 7th grade GATE and Honors classes put on their best Victorian outfits on Thursday to dress the part for their Christmas activity of "A Christmas Carol." Students used district-adopted materials to show other students from their school, Walnut Elementary School and Brown Elementary School sixth graders what times were like back in the Victorian days. Turlock Junior High band ...
Bringing civility back to Denair
Civility has been in short supply in Denair over the past month, but the Denair Unified School District is looking to actively change that with the formation of a new committee.
More Turlock students staying in school
Keeping kids in school is a continuous goal for local educators. To accomplish that goal, the Turlock Unified School District has implemented a number of initiatives in the past few years to address high school drop outs including curriculum assessments, pacing calendars and benchmarks. TUSD's hard work has made a difference, according to the newly released 2008/2009 California Dropout and Graduation Rates report. <p style="margin: ...
TUSD receives grant money to enhance school technology
Technology plays a strong role in daily life now more than ever. As recipients of the Enhancing Education Through Technology American Recovery and Reinvestment Act competitive grant for one-time funds of $240,000 for students in seventh grade to 12th grade, the Turlock Unified School District can now give students, teachers and staff about the most up-to-date technology training.
TUSD budget committee prepares for mid-year cuts
The Turlock Unified School District is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst, as a new governor will soon take office with a $6 billion state deficit.
Pre-school program gives children tools they need to succeed
As the 20 Head Start pre-school students in Maria Marques' classroom at Osborn Elementary finished their lunches, parent volunteers Victor Sanabria and Christine Berlin helped the kids throw away their disposable plates and head to the reading carpet.
A real life lesson in First Amendment rights
A couple of weeks ago, Denair Middle School student Cody Alicea rode his bike to school like any other day with an American flag flapping in the wind behind him. At the time, he was learning about the United States Constitution and the freedom of speech guaranteed to all Americans under the First Amendment.
Turlock high schools come together to fight cancer
High school students all over Turlock are looking to make a difference this academic year.
Students gather pennies for schools in Middle East
First, second and third graders at Denair Academic Avenues Charter School had the chance to look at things they would miss at their school if they weren't available during a Pennies for Peace campaign kick-off rally last week.
Reactions to flag incident disrupt classes in Denair
Daily routines at Denair Unified School sites have been disrupted, to say the least. A community and media maelstrom has surrounded Denair Middle School and eighth grade student Cody Alicea after he was told by a campus employee to remove the American flag from his bicycle on Nov. 8.
Community demands answers at heated school board meeting
The Denair Unified School District adopted the new "Choose Civility" initiative led by the county office of education at their Thursday board meeting, despite the lack of civility shown by a few audience members.
Articles by Section - Education
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 ...
Teachers cry foul at DUSD layoffs
As the Denair Unified School District continues to struggle with its finances and leadership, some teachers are questioning the layoffs already made by the board of trustees. Since December, 18 teachers have been issued pink slip notifications. According to the school district, those layoffs were issued based on seniority, proper credentialing and specific personnel need. The teachers' union has a different opinion, however. Denair Unified Teachers Association President Barry Cole said the ...
Sim tragedy aims to save lives
The Stanislaus County Fairgrounds is usually the host of happy occasions, but on Wednesday morning it was a site of tragedy. Fortunately, the tragedy was a mock scenario for Turlock High School's "Every 15 minutes" program. Twisted metal streaked with blood was what THS juniors and seniors found at the fairground's arena, giving them an up close and personal look at an accident cause by a student drunk driver. "It makes ...
The language of success
Lucas Ramirez is hard to forget. He has been known to walk the halls of Dennis Earl Elementary with a smile on his face and tackle every obstacle with an unrelenting enthusiasm. For only being a third grader, he has overcome many obstacles and is a prime example of "Every Student Succeeding." For much of his young life Lucas has dealt with language issues, to the point where it interfered with his academics. ...
Local students shine at Academic Pentathlon
Students from Turlock Junior High School raked in the awards at the Stanislaus County Office of Education's 9th Annual Academic Pentathlon held last Saturday in Modesto. TJHS team members collected eight individual medals and placed fourth overall, outscoring several teams representing Stanislaus County public schools. "Our team has been preparing for this competition since November," said 7th grade language arts teacher and team coach Wes Taylor. "I am extremely proud of the ...
Local students take top honors at Occupational Olympics
They may be young, but they are ambitious! Local high school students showed they were ready to take the next step into a new career path during the 28th Annual Occupational Olympics and Career Exposition held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock on Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 750 students throughout Stanislaus County competed in 24 career oriented events, ranging from Accounting to Pitsco Drag Racing. Representatives from local businesses judged students based on ...
Dennis Earl students celebrate Assyrian New Year
Dennis Earl Elementary students got a taste of Assyrian culture on Friday when they celebrated the Assyrian New Year. The kindergarten through sixth grade classes attended a special assembly with a blend of Assyrian treats, cultural dances and student presentations. "In Turlock we have more than 10,000 Assyrian residents," said Earl Community Liaison Caty Eileen Nariman. "We are very involved in the community and it's important to teach the language, heritage, and culture ...
TUSD hosts IEP information sessions
The Turlock Unified School District is reaching out to district parents and guardians who may have questions about the Individualized Education Program process. The district is hosting a free class that will include an overview of the IEP process, effective ways to work as part of the IEP team and will provide an opportunity to have questions answered. "This is a great opportunity for parents in [the] community to become better informed about ...
Hispanic Education Conference aims to inspire
The goal of the 29th Annual Hispanic Education Conference is to inspire and motivate local students to pursue their educational or career goals. The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center on the Modesto Junior College's East Campus, located at 435 College Ave. in Modesto. The theme for this year's conference is "Inspired by Knowledge" and the keynote will be ...
Theta Chi rows in the dough
Make way, geese! California State University, Stanislaus has a new resident in its pond for the next 36 hours. Members of the Theta Chi fraternity are taking a quick break from the books in order to row a canoe in the school pond as part of the group's annual Row-A-Thon that began on Tuesday. The event is to raise awareness and funds for California Breathing, a program that helps target air pollution and ...
TUSD looks at building Bridge to at-risk students
The Turlock Unified School District could be reaching out to at risk-youth in the next school year - and saving money in the process. At Tuesday's board meeting, trustees considered starting a "Bridge" program for 9th and 10th grade students who have been unsuccessful in the comprehensive high school setting. Students in the Bridge program would be provided a blend of traditional classroom instruction and online learning within a modified schedule. "There ...
Dutcher students celebrate bi-literacy
Being fluent in two languages is one of the greatest gifts a child can receive in today's world. It increases career opportunities in a highly competitive job market and gives them the opportunity to communicate with more people. Students in the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion program at Dutcher Middle School took the opportunity to showcase their bilingual skills on Wednesday night and persuade younger students that the immersion pays off at the fourth annual ...
Denair Unified fires superintendent
In an unexpected turn of events Thursday night, the Denair Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to terminate Superintendent Edward Parraz. Parraz will be placed on administrative leave effective immediately until the board and Parraz can come to an agreement on the release of his contract, which was set to expire June 30, 2014. "It is with deep regret that we inform that the board has reached a unanimous decision ...
Cancer doesn't hamper Dutcher student's passion for learning
Very few of Raymond Perez's classmates at Dutcher Middle School know that he is a survivor. Last year Raymond, 13, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, the third most common type of cancer in kids and teens ages 10 to 14. He had to spend most of last school year studying at home - and in the hospital. "It was a very difficult time in my life," said Perez. "I cried all the ...
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