Leticia Balladares says the skills she learned from an English tutoring program in Merced helped her qualify for a part-time job at Don Stowell Elementary School as a yard duty. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students receive certifcates of recognition for completing English tutoring program
On Thursday May 18, 2017, 27 students in the Community Based English Tutoring program, or CBET, received certificates of completion for the English classes they’ve been attending for about 9 months. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »MCSD Montessori Program Offers Educational Alternative
For some people, Montessori education may be a bit of a mystery. There often is confusion about how it differs from the traditional classroom setting and what students do on … Click to Continue »
Read More »California appeals court upholds state’s cap-and-trade program
California’s controversial cap-and-trade program, a cornerstone of the state’s battle against climate change, has been upheld by a state appeals court. Two judges on the appeals court panel sided with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Edible Schoolyard Program Blooms In Kern County
There are a lot of efforts to bring health foods into school and the elementary school curriculum. One of the most interesting examples can be found in Bakersfield at Buena Vista Elementary School, home to something called an “edible schoolyard.” A joint project of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District …
Read More »Atwater students become ‘wizards’ during UC Berkeley science program
Students in Atwater Elementary School District’s Gifted and Talented Education program experimented with electricity and physics last week during a Wizards Festival hosted by University of California, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall … Click to Continue »
Read More »Black History Month program and honoree set for Atwater event
An Atwater tradition that celebrates Black History Month reaches its eighth anniversary Sunday. Liberty Fellowship’s program is at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Atwater church, 1900 Shaffer Road. The day’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »With program in limbo, Merced parents face child care shortage
An extended-day program for students in the Merced City School District faces possible elimination for a second time as officials say they need to raise rates to cover expenses. Elimination … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rescue mission faces code violations, seeking new location for men’s program
After a routine inspection by the Merced Fire Department, the leaders of the Merced County Rescue Mission are looking for a safer facility for residents and those who rely on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County libraries challenge parents to read to children in new program
Libraries in Merced County will be using a new program and approach to help improve children’s literacy. On Jan. 21, county libraries will be rolling out “1,000 Books before Kindergarten,” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Empower Program offers training, guidance for young adults in Merced County
If you’re a young adult, out of high school and unsure of what your next step in life will be, the Empower Program could provide some guidance. The program offers … Click to Continue »
Read More »New council takes the dais in Merced, approves youth pilot program
Merced has three new faces and a new mayor at the dais following Monday’s meeting. Councilman Mike Murphy was sworn in as mayor during Monday’s regular meeting at City Hall. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Food Bank wants to raise awareness of food assistance program, officials say
Families or individuals who are struggling with food insecurity can find help in Merced County, said Bill Gibbs, executive director of the Merced County Food Bank. Lately, Gibbs said, all … Click to Continue »
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