Archive By Section - Education
Workshops to help parents with special needs children
While the holiday season is typically a time of joy it can also present its own set of stresses, especially for parents and caretakers who have children with special needs returning home for holiday breaks. The Turlock Unified School District Special Education office is hosting its second annual "Coping during the Holidays" event to provide useful tools on how to best assist children at home during the school break. For students who are ...
TJHS P.E. teacher named region’s best
Every teacher and coach at each school site in the Turlock Unified School District will often impact thousands of students in their individual careers. It's hard to say exactly how many students were positively impacted in the 37 year-career of Turlock Junior High School's Ardie Feucht, who was recently named Educator of the Year by the California League of Middle Schools. Feucht recently was named Educator of the Year for the California League ...
Geography awareness: Out of the classroom, into real-world applications
Geography often brings to mind school lessons on different countries and their locations, but the field also has multiple real-world applications. In order to educate individuals about the benefits of geographic technology the CSU Stanislaus Geography Department and Office of Service Learning organized an event last week to celebrate international GSI, or geographic information systems, Day. GIS is a popular tool within the geography industry that stores data within pixels to create maps ...
CSUS President officially invests in the university’s future
After spending over a year on the California State University, Stanislaus campus as interim president before being appointed to the official position in May, President Joseph Sheley's formal investiture ceremony was held Friday morning in the presence of colleagues, friends, alumni, students, dignitaries, and community members. President Sheley is officially the tenth president of CSU Stanislaus, one university of 23 that compose the largest four-year institution in the country. The investiture ceremony served ...
Local jazz programs entertain national artist
Most successful people can identify a moment or person that inspired them and propelled them towards success and for many people that moment occurs in school. The Turlock High School Jazz Ensemble and Turlock Junior High School Band are gaining exposure through the unique opportunity of rehearsing and performing with Grammy nominated trumpet and trombone player Mic Gillette. Gillette is a known for his horn performances in Tower of Power and with Santana, ...
District Ag Farm cultivates opportunities for youth
When most students perform field work it typically means they are gaining experience in a particular area of study, but for Turlock agriculture students this is a literal term. With the recent acquisition of a 10 acre parcel of land off of Taylor Avenue for a District Agricultural Farm, community high school Ag students will be able to hone the skills they are learning in the classroom and apply them to real-life ...
Denair Unified prepares for new superintendent, continues fiscal battle
The Denair Unified School District continues to cope with their fiscal crisis as they wait for fact-finding developments to play out and continue their search for a new superintendent. The Stanislaus County of Education is facilitating the superintendent search as Interim Superintendent Walt Hanline works with County Superintendent Tom Changnon. A public forum was held in June by the board to afford the public an opportunity to vocalize their thoughts for the skills ...
Wal-Mart rewards local teachers
Wal-Mart awarded 20 Brown Elementary teachers with a total of $1,000 in gift cards last Friday morning as part of the Wal-Mart Teacher Rewards Program. The program aims to thank teachers for their dedication and sacrifice as well as help them purchase school supplies for their classroom since teachers often buy materials out of their own pocket. The 20 educators at Brown Elementary were selected through a random drawing from a raffle at ...
MJC presents a panel discussion on 'Faith and the Environment'
The Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project will host the "Faith and the Environment Panel Discussion: Challenges and Solutions" at 7 p.m. Thursday in Forum 110 on MJC's East Campus, 435 College Ave. The free event is part of the CEP Fall Film and Lecture Series. Campus parking is available for $1 in student parking lots.
Brandon Shively flies high as an Eagle Scout
Brandon Shively recently joined the ranks of a select group of gentlemen: Eagle Scouts. Brandon is a recent graduate of Pitman High School who joined Boy Scouts in the 2nd grade with his two longtime friends. After performing numerous hours of community service to earn his 21 merit badges, Brandon was awarded his Eagle Award, the highest rank attainable in the program, in a ceremony on Sunday. The Eagle Award is the ultimate ...
CSU Chancellor visits Stanislaus campus
The California State University employs thousands of people and hosts even more students, which often makes it difficult to bridge the gap between those who govern the universities and those who attend them. CSU Chancellor Tim White aims to minimize that gap by touring every CSU campus this year to connect with students face to face as he did on Thursday at CSU Stanislaus. "I think what makes Stanislaus so vitally important is ...
TUSD to become more energy efficient
Progressive environmental efforts continue to enter the mainstream as California aims to improve energy efficiency at its schools. Turlock Unified School District will be receiving a surge of funds after approving the California Clean Energy Job Act Implementation at the last board meeting which, through Proposition 39, provides school districts with state allocated funds to support clean energy projects and job creation. The new fund was created as part of ...
Bianca Urbano speaks the language of success
Bianca Urbano has an almost ironic relationship with school: she dislikes tests, yet her ability to test well has awarded her national recognition. As a 16-year-old junior at Turlock High School, Bianca scored the highest possible score on her Advanced Placement Spanish test. This achievement, in conjunction with her community involvement, has resulted in her induction into the esteemed National Society of High School Scholars. As a member of NSHSS, Bianca is offered benefits ...
University employees hold flash mob protest
Those who were on the CSU Stanislaus campus at noon on Tuesday were probably wondering what the group in front of the Mary Stuart Rogers administration building were rallying against with their signs and group chants. It wasn't students protesting global warming or the government shutdown, but rather the California State University Employees Union hosting a flash mob protest to voice concerns about what they consider unfair compensation. The union is upset because ...
CSUS helps vets transition back to civilian life
College is often a transitional time for students as many move away from home and learn to live on their own for the first time. For the select group of students that are enrolling in college after serving in the military, the transition can be a form of culture shock. The California State University system has made a concerted effort to make service members' transition to civilian life a smooth one, but the ...
Articles by Section - Education
TUSD plans for funding changes
The Turlock Unified School District is learning to navigate uncharted funding waters precipitated by Governor Jerry Brown's initiative to allocate more money and executive decision to local school districts. TUSD is facing less restricted funding as it transitions from Revenue Limit and most state categorical funding system and begins the Local Control Funding Formula. The new budget was adopted in June and on Tuesday evening the TUSD Board of Trustees received an interim ...
Responsibility an every-day trait for sixth grader Gavin Dias
Gavin Dias is a sixth grader with a mature pallet, citing his favorite food as sushi. But his maturity extends beyond his gastronomic appetite as he brings a responsible and accountable influence into his sixth grade classroom at Julien Elementary. Gavin is a recent recipient of the November Rotary Student of the Month and September Responsibility Character Trait award, both an indication of his thoughtful nature despite his young age. His accountability won ...
Students serving students: Delhi High bridges educational gaps
Lunchtime on Fridays at Dehi High isn't just for eating. The break in between classes has become a time for different student groups to mix and mingle, especially with the special education students. The junior varsity and varsity squads of the Delhi High School cheerleaders are working to bridge the gap between special education and traditional education at their school. Special educations classes at DHS are self contained, which naturally leads to a ...
Turlock Education Foundation distributes funds to local teachers
Across the country teachers have felt the pinch of a tight economy as they aim to provide a quality education for their students but often lack the necessary fiscal support. The Turlock Education Foundation is aiming to alleviate this stress by endowing 12 local teachers with a total of over $10,000 this school year. Founded in 2011 by local parents, businesses and community members, the Turlock Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that ...
Local military schools hosts major league success
How similar are major league baseball and the military? While the stakes may be different, both require one thing: discipline. On Tuesday afternoon students of the Stanislaus Military Academy were visited by former American League professional baseball pitcher Brian Fuentes. Originally from Merced, Fuentes retired in 2012 after 17 years in the major leagues pitching for teams such as the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. Fuentes has ...
Local students gear up for the Central Valley VEX Robotics Tournament
Middle and high school students from Northern and Central California will descend upon Modesto Junior College (Mary Stuart Hall, 2200 Blue Gum, Modesto) on Saturday for the 3rd Annual VEX Toss Up Robotics Competition. Seventy teams will come together for a non-stop, action packed day of competition where they will battle against each other with robots created from the VEX Robotics Design System. Co-sponsored by the Stanislaus County Office of Education and Modesto Junior ...
Renee O’Connor can’t be stopped
Junior high is often a transitional time for students as they become acclimated to heavier workloads and face new challenges, but Renee O'Connor of Dutcher Middle School has been well versed in balancing activities for years. Receiving a Reflections award for her poetry in the 3 grade confirmed Renee's aptitude for English reading and writing. Renee said that the award was encouraging and Language Arts has since become her favorite subject where she ...
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