Inland schools get state funds for baccalaureate programs (The Press-Enterprise)
Six Inland schools were among 56 statewide receiving $1.2 million in state funds to support International Baccalaureate programs, the California Department of Education announced Tuesday....more...Deadline arrives with no deal on 2007-08 state budget plan (Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Local News and Guides)
SACRAMENTO - For the 21st consecutive year, California lawmakers are expected to miss today's constitutional deadline to approve a new state budget....more... Budget Deal Eludes State Lawmakers (KCRA 3 Sacramento)
For the 21st consecutive year, California lawmakers are expected to miss Friday's constitutional deadline to reach a new state spending plan. ...more... State GOP goes outside the U.S. to hire top aide (San Francisco Chronicle)
The California Republican Party has decided no American is qualified to take one of its most crucial positions -- state deputy political director -- and has hired a Canadian for the job through a coveted H-1B visa, a program favored by Silicon Valley tech... ...more... Backlash forms against 'zero tolerance' (The Charlotte Observer)
Fifth-graders in California who adorned their mortarboards with tiny toy plastic soldiers this week to support troops in Iraq were forced to cut off their miniature weapons. A Utah boy was suspended for giving his cousin a cold pill prescribed to both students. In Rhode Island, a kindergartner was suspended for bringing a plastic knife to school so he could cut cookies. It's all part of "zero ......more... Backlash forms against 'zero tolerance' (AP via Yahoo! News)
Fifth-graders in California who adorned their mortarboards with tiny toy plastic soldiers this week to support troops in Iraq were forced to cut off their miniature weapons. A Utah boy was suspended for giving his cousin a cold pill prescribed to both students. In Rhode Island, a kindergartner was suspended for bringing a plastic knife to school so he could cut cookies....more... An education in grading (Southeast Missourian)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Seated at rows of computers, a group of teachers quietly graded some of the answers given by Missouri seventh-graders on the state's communication arts exam. The task was a lesson in......more... State budget in focus as deadline passes (San Jose Mercury News)
SACRAMENTO - State lawmakers acknowledged Thursday that they won't make today's constitutional deadline to pass a state budget, but there is growing optimism despite differences on funding for public transit, welfare cuts and how soon the state should repay its bond debt....more... Mental Health programs get gift from state (The Ukiah Daily Journal)
The Daily Journal An increase in state revenue will allow the Mendocino County Mental Health Branch to fully fund its Community Services and Supports Plan, one of six components in the state's Mental Health Services Act, which provides funds to counties to expand mental health services to individuals and families who have mental health needs and who are unserved or underserved....more... |