Archive By Section - Education
CSU Stanislaus event to address first-generation students
New learning styles, rigorous expectations and all-night study sessions are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to concerns held by first-generation college students attending California State University, Stanislaus.
More school days for TUSD students, teachers next year
More is always better-at least when it comes to food, sleep and money.
Rapping Mathematician delivers motivation at DUSD
Teacher Alex Kajitani is on a mission to make math cool.
DHS named highest performing small school in decathlon
Despite its relatively smaller size, Denair High School definitely left an impression as it triumphed over larger competitors at the 35th Annual Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon last week.
Parents weigh in on Osborn expansion options
The Turlock Unified School District's goal this month is to collect parent and community feedback about possible solutions to the overcrowding problem at Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy. District staff received plenty of comments, questions - and criticisms - at its first two public forums held at Osborn on Monday and Wakefield on Tuesday, and there's still one more forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Dutcher Middle School.
Creating 'minds that will innovate'
California State University, Stanislaus mathematics professor Dr. Viji Sundar has a mission: stimulate the next generation of problem solvers.
Local dairy designates Hilmar Colony 4-H as recipient of $2,500
The Hilmar Colony 4-H Monday night meeting was a special one as the local chapter received $2,500 on behalf of the Martins Brothers Dairy furnished through the Monsanto Fund.
Grant to help University better prepare future teachers
For California State University, Stanislaus interim dean of College Education Oddmund Myhre, one year of teacher preparation is not enough.
Music festival to showcase student talent
For many, Turlock Unified School District and Turlock Education Foundation's annual Festival on the Green is much more than the average school fair.
Osborn expansion topic of upcoming public forums
A number of community forums next week will address eight proposals regarding the expansion of Turlock Unified School District's Dual Immersion Program at Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy - one of which faced backlash at a public discussion in January.
CSU Stanislaus fraternity under investigation for hazing
For sophomore Julian Alvarez, joining Omega Delta Phi at California State University, Stanislaus took a dark turn when the normal initiation process he expected turned into a hazing nightmare.
University event to bring out the scientist in everyone
With an itinerary boasting electric orbs, tortoises, and zombie apocalypse preparedness, California State University Stanislaus' Fourth Annual Science Day is guaranteed to have something for everyone.
UC Merced receives $100K grant from Wells Fargo
A generous grant from Wells Fargo will go towards funding University of California, Merced students' efforts to devise technological solutions to water, energy, and food issues pertinent to the Central Valley.
ROP, CTE funds to expire, TUSD applies for grant funding
With Regional Occupational Program and Career Technical Education funding expiring at the end of the academic year, the Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees took action on Tuesday to apply for grant funding through the California Career Pathways Trust.
More locally-grown produce coming to Turlock schools
Healthy school meals comprised of fresh, locally grown products are now more affordable thanks to California's participation in United States Department of Agriculture's Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables.
Articles by Section - Education
TUSD presentation shines a light on autism
"Pick one goal and build success for you as well as your child with autism."
CSUS engages campus-wide writing program
Amidst the figurative whirlwind of essay prompts and research papers, any college student would agree with California State University, Stanislaus that greatness, especially at the university level, relies on writing.
Sierra Yandell embodies respect, inspires others
Julien Elementary School sixth grader Sierra Yandell knows that it is just as important to respect oneself as it is to respect others.
TUSD passes on Common Core math text books
Common Core aligned math textbooks will still be missing from bookshelves in Turlock elementary schools as Turlock Unified School District has made the decision not to pilot math instructional material at this time due to significant curriculum gaps in available programs.
Field trip makes dental health fun
Although a field trip to the dentist might seem like a less than desirable idea to most, those who were at First Step Dental on Friday would quickly disagree.
The show must go on: Student groups seek other venues for spring performances
It is a common saying in show business that-even faced with adversity-the show must go on.
CSU Stanislaus to host Motley Fool co-founder, Title IX expert
California State University, Stanislaus is set to welcome two crowd-pleasing speakers next week that are guaranteed to present a new twist on finances and gender equality.
DUSD approves layoffs, new graduation requirements
Reductions equivalent to two full time teaching positions at Denair High School are scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year due to less than expected enrollment.
TUSD approves significant raise for administration, management
In an effort to attract and retain the best possible employees for Turlock Unified School District, the Board of Trustees approved a salary schedule and supplementary raise for administrative positions on Tuesday-one of which was met with opposition among the Board and community members.
Bleak enrollment puts NJROTC program in jeopardy
It goes without saying that the Turlock High School Navy Junior Reserves Officers Training Corps program provides nothing but rewarding experiences for all members.
MJC hosts book reading featuring Author Alan Davis
As part of Modesto Junior College's Visiting Author Series, author of "So Bravely Vegetative" Alan Davis read selections of his book at no charge to the public.
“Dark Girls” documentary screening at MJC
The Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project will present a screening of the documentary film "Dark Girls" as part of its Spring Film and Lecture Series.
Merced College kicks off performance and lecture series
Merced College's spring semester Performance and Lecture Series will commence with "Dangerous History: Korea, Love, and the Japanese American Internment" with history professor Michael Lorenz.
DUSD to consider layoffs for next year
Denair Unified School District will discuss potential layoffs for the 2015-2016 academic year, as well as provide an early notification incentive for veteran teachers considering retirement.
TUSD enlists help of 10 East for pizza lunches
Turlock High School and Pitman High School students looking for an equally healthy and tasty alternative to their typical idea of lunch need not look further than a specialized brick oven set up by 10 East Kitchen & Tap House right on campus.
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