CVOC migrant summer program in its 33rd year Students recover credits or get ahead while learning cultural arts Teachers from Mexico have valuable connection with students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim claims sexual abuse by Los Banos teachers in civil suit
Gary A. Bettencourt, Dusty Norris facing criminal charges of sexual relationships with underage students Victim claims to have met Bettencourt through a drama club, Norris through class Call from Bettencourt reportedly led victim to realize magnitude of relationships … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock teachers go with flow of fish, oceans, ecosystems
Water-themed science classes tap into kids’ curiosity Valley rich in topics, natural settings ripe for discovery Teachers at Walnut Elementary tie scientific thinking to hands-on excitement … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Farm Bureau will host wine, cheese night for teachers
Event is way to connect ag industry with educators Reserve your spot in advance … Click to Continue »
Read More »Show goes on for Pacheco theater students after teacher’s arrest
Gary Bettencourt, accused of sex with minors, used to direct annual theater production Arrest doesn’t dampen student spirits ‘Shrek The Musical’ playing at Pacheco High through Sunday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos teachers rally to voice frustration at contract impasse
Teachers, other employees picket at school district office Rally held during new superintendent’s first day Teachers could strike next school year if no contract … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos Teachers Rally
Dos Palos teachers picket the school district office April 11 to push for a larger pay increase. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kingsburg High to allow teachers to carry guns on campus
Under new policy, select employees can carry concealed firearms to class Staff will undergo training, background checks State law gives superintendents authority to allow guns on campus … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kingsburg High to allow teachers to carry guns on campus
Under new policy, select employees can carry concealed firearms to class Staff will undergo training, background checks State law gives superintendents authority to allow guns on campus … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teachers ask justices to rehear union case that tied 4-4
Lawyers for a group of California teachers have filed a long-shot request for the Supreme Court to hold new arguments in a major labor union case that ended last week in a 4-4 tie. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teachers union braces for a fight in Dos Palos
Union says Dos Palos teachers are some of the lowest paid in the region District says it is struggling financially, has awarded raises recently Teachers plan demonstration Monday, when new superintendent takes over … Click to Continue »
Read More »White teachers and black teachers have different expectations for black students
Black teachers’ expectations for black students are 30–40% higher than non-black teachers’ Study raises questions about whether teachers’ biases could be holding back black students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kids, teachers and parents struggle with how to learn from presidential campaigns
It’s a campaign that looks more like a cafeteria food fight than a civics lesson Where are the teachable moments? Events have sparked conversations about civility and effective communication strategies … Click to Continue »
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