Sacramento-area School District Offers Online Classes
The Elk Grove Unified School District is opening up a new school Monday, the first day of class. But the school doesn’t have desks, chalkboards or even a roof over its head. It’s a virtual school – entirely online.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Parents, Schools Step Up Fundraising Efforts
Parents are digging deeper to pay for basic school supplies this year as California’s public schools continue to cope with budget cuts. School districts are also looking for ways to help fill the financial gap.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Bill Aims To Make Career Tech A Graduation Option
State law requires high school students to either take a foreign language course or a visual or performing arts class before they can graduate. A bill on its way to the governor adds a third option to the mix: Career Technical Education courses.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Mystery Meat Goes Gourmet at Wheatland High
School Lunch is a federal program with nutritional guidelines, but all too often it's just a heat-and-serve routine. But there’s a growing demand for something more palatable. At Wheatland High, students enjoy food prepared by a real chef.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Growing Trend of Virtual Schools Draws Questions
You’ve heard of public schools, private schools, year-round schools and charter schools. Now, there’s a new trend in K-12 education in the U.S. – virtual schools.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Art of Teaching Math
As schools grapple with budget cuts and strive to increase test scores, many have made arts a low priority. But at San Juan Unified they're using art and music to teach core subjects like math.
Monday, September 13, 2010
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