Archive By Section - Education
Area students get training in biotech at THS
Did you know that you can transform e-coli bacteria by injecting DNA extracted from a jelly fish that will create a florescent protein, which could then create insulin for use by a human diabetic? If you didn't know that (or even have a clue what protein exactly is) you can rest assured that a group of about 30 students from area high schools do know.
Local sixth graders earn accolades for Future City designs
For months, sixth graders from around Turlock spent hours playing the "Sim City" computer game – for school, of course.
TUSD Budget Advisory Committee in quandary
Members of the Turlock Unified School District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) were left speechless and clearly in shock numerous times during a disconcerting budget meeting Monday evening at Turlock High.
School employees honored at annual event
They're the heroes behind the scenes of every school. Those individuals who dish out the macaroni, trim the grass, schedule substitutes, and watch over the school yard, but seldom receive appreciation.
Proposed upgrade to school meals adds fruits, vegetables and subtracts sodium, calories
President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Agriculture want American kids to be healthier. To help the nation's students on their way to better health, the USDA has proposed updating the nutrition standards for meals served through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs for the first time in 15 years.
TUSD quickens pace of district mapping for 2013 trustee elections
The Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees laid out a timeline Tuesday night that will chart the course towards the first district elections in 2013.
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Turlock Junior High students recognized Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by researching the Civil Rights leader's life and his impact on American history. Below are just a few of the essays.
EDUCATION: CALL TO SERVICE
In honor of the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's inauguration, mayors from across the country are challenging youth to get involved in their communities. The speech JFK made on that day is still famous for the line "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."
School district financial health dependent on tax extension
Governor Jerry Brown's proposed budget for 2011-2012 leaves a lot of unanswered questions for the Turlock Unified School District. Officials say that if California voters don't approve to extend a set of taxes that are about to expire the results could be devastating for local school districts.
Higher education takes big hit in Brown budget
Governor Jerry Brown's 2010-2011 budget proposal, released Monday, calls for a $500 million, 18 percent cut in state support to the California State University system.
TUSD eCademy to become charter school
Targeting non-traditional students has always been the goal of the Turlock Unified School District's new eCademy school, but now the district is looking to bring in more students sooner by becoming a charter school.
TUSD sixth graders raise money for outdoor education camp
Turlock schools have been coming up with creative ways to raise money to allow all of their sixth graders to attend the traditional Outdoor Education camp. Some schools have put on Halloween stores, candle sales and cookie dough fundraisers to make ends meet for their sixth graders.
Campus gears up for year of growth, changes
In the coming year, the University of California, Merced, will appoint new leadership, open additional buildings, increase enrollment and hire more faculty members.
Class makes dresses for Salvation Army
Pitman High School students in Anne Cornell's fashion and design class learned the value of community service this semester. Thirty-six students sewed 30 little girls' Christmas dresses and donated them to the Salvation Army. Major Debi Shrum of the Salvation Army said the dresses will be distributed to families with young daughters during the holiday food distribution, and they would probably all be gone by the end of ...
Walnut Elementary enters USDA recipe challenge
Michelle Obama created the Let's Move! program in order to motivate America's kids to make healthier eating choices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture then joined the First Lady's campaign with their Recipes for Healthy Kids contest and Walnut Elementary has taken on this nutritious challenge with gusto.
Articles by Section - Education
CSU system sees record number of applications for fall 2013
The fall 2013 application cycle has set a new California State University record for submissions – the fourth straight year of record high system wide applications. Through Nov. 30, 763,517 applications were submitted by students interested in a fall 2013 start at a CSU campus. The number represents a 12 percent increase from a year ago. Those applications were submitted by 294,926 individual applicants, a 10 percent increase from fall 2012. Students ...
Denair schools struggle with 'dramatic' budget deficit
The Stanislaus County Office of Education has stepped in to help right the financial wrongs found in the Denair Unified School District, however, a plan of action has yet to be released. A revised budget addressing the "dramatic, structural budget deficit that requires immediate action" found in a report by a county fiscal expert still hasn't been determined, despite a three hour closed session meeting of the Denair Unified School Board Thursday night. ...
Turlock High students prepare for Sack Attack
Twelve Turlock High School students are putting their robotic skills to the test for the Central Valley Region Sack Attack Tournament VEX Robotics Competition this Saturday at Modesto Junior College. Fifty-four 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. Over 250 students (75 from local schools), will compete in the VEX Sack Attack ...
Grant funds Delhi teacher training
The Delhi Unified School District is giving their educators a lesson on the art of teaching through a five-day training exercise. The Teacher Incentive Fund, a federal grant program that was awarded to DUSD through an $8.1 million grant over a period of five years is designed to support innovative approaches to reforming teacher pay, supports performance-based compensation systems for teachers and administrators in high-needs schools. <p ...
Julien students get lunch patio makeover
Julien Elementary School students have a new outdoor eating area thanks to the Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant. The area, an original slab of cement with an old wooden fence, is now a gated garden terrace with three trees, 14 tables, umbrellas, galvanized receptacles, and a bench. "Last year, I worked with the director of maintenance and operations, Scott Richardson, and the director of child nutrition, Scott Soiseth, to formulate a plan ...
TUSD moves forward with technology plan
The Turlock Unified School District's plan to upgrade all teacher computer and network connections in an effort to bring all classrooms to a 21st century standard was approved at Tuesday's board meeting. "This plan will have more impacts on students in the classroom," said Superintendent Sonny DaMarto. "Teachers will now have better tools to work with. This is the future and what education is coming to." The 21st Century Classroom Technology Plan ...
The language of success
One of the many assets of the Central Valley is the diversity of its population. Its citizens come from a variety of cultures and speak many languages. At the Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy, bilingual education has not only risen in popularity - but it's also raised test scores. "Originally, the bilingual program was not well supported by the general public," said Osborn principal Ed Ewing. "Part of the reason was because there were ...
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Students at Walnut Elementary are doing more this season than just making gift wish lists; they are helping children around the world have a brighter holiday. On Friday morning, 31 Magneteers from Marianne Vander Veen's 4th grade class packed over 40 boxes to be distributed to kids living in impoverished areas across the globe as part of the Operation Christmas Child program. The items included everything from toiletry items to toys and school ...
Julien student spells success
Turlock Unified School District student Jovan Hundal is no stranger when it comes to competition. For a second consecutive year, he won the Elementary Spelling Championship on Wednesday, beating out 89 students from Stanislaus County. He will advance to the 2013 State Elementary Spelling Bee, scheduled for April 20 in Stockton. Jovan, a sixth grader at Julien Elementary, will compete against 59 other fourth through sixth graders from 31 counties in California who ...
No plan yet for saving DUSD from financial ruin
Over a hundred concerned residents filled the Denair Unified School District's board room on Thursday night with hopes of getting information on the district's plan to balance the budget, only to find out that no action has been put forth by administration or trustees. DUSD has been unable to meet its financial obligations, which has resulted in continued deficit spending and illegally low reserve levels. This precarious financial situation the school district is ...
Putting the fun into science
California State University, Stanislaus students brought science to life on Monday when they assisted dozens of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students in a series of science experiments at Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy. The experiments - most of which were designed by the students - included testing pH in food, extracting DNA from fruit, generating electricity, moving molecules and measuring the density of objects. "Cal State students are participating in a service learning ...
Brown students lead the way in citizenship
Brown Elementary sixth grade students Shayla Visger and Joshua King share many similarities inside the classroom and out, including their character. At Tuesday's Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting, both students were honored as November's Character Counts students of the month for the trait of citizenship. Aside from excelling in academics, Shayla and Joshua are good citizens by showing pillars of character every day with their parents, peers and teachers. <p ...
Denair schools in financial trouble
The Denair Unified School District may be on the brink of insolvency, as the district is unable to meet its financial obligations for the current school year. At a special school board meeting held Thursday night, Assistant Superintendent of Business for the Stanislaus County Office of Education Don Gatt and School Business Consultant Teresa Ryland expressed concern over DUSD's budget for 2012-13. Based on the district's multi-year projections, reserve levels, deficit spending ...
Pitman, Turlock fans prepare for rivalry game
Rally towels, spirit shirts and hundreds of screaming fans are what Pitman and Turlock High School students are bringing to the Harvest Bowl this Friday. Due to the un-sportsmanlike atmosphere that was present at previous Pitman versus Turlock football games, school administrators have been setting the bar high for all students and community spectators. "This year, the Harvest Bowl will be a PG rated version of the movie 'Friday Night Lights,'" said ...
New program could fill pre-school need
Over 150 Turlock children are waiting for a spot in either Head Start or State Preschool. In an effort to fill this early education gap, the Turlock Unified School District is considering implementing the Set For Success Program. If enacted, the program will provide literacy and language outreach for students ages 3-6. SFSP would be implemented immediately and monitored by the current coordinator of Early Childhood Education for TUSD and a new community ...
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