Critics say California’s proposed math framework waters down content in pursuit of equity. Defenders say social awareness will accelerate learning.
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Why rainbow flags are going up at schools across Santa Cruz County
Rainbow flags are going up across most school districts in Santa Cruz County this week to commemorate Harvey Milk Day and show support for local LGBTQ youth.
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‘It’s bigger than just us now’: SLV teens behind Instagram account alleging school sex abuse speak up
Two young women have posted more than 45 stories detailing sexual assault and violence from students and alumni of San Lorenzo Valley High and other schools in Santa Cruz County to an Instagram account. The accusations have resulted in the district putting two teachers on paid leave and investigating two other district employees. The 18-year-olds sat down with Lookout to talk about the account, their motivation and their goals.
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‘Heartbreaking it’s happening in our schools’: Faris Sabbah talks educator misconduct, flaws in the system
“I think we have this responsibility to do everything we can to make sure our schools are safe. At the same time, I think that it’s bringing awareness in the same way that I think cameras are changing our understanding of what happens in law enforcement. I think that bringing awareness is a good thing.”
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Campaign to recall PVUSD trustee Georgia Acosta says it is ready to move forward
The “Committee to Recall Georgia Acosta” gave the embattled Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee notice of its intent to petition her recall — after gaining the required 20 signatures from district residents — at a board of trustees meeting Wednesday night.
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SLV school district parting ways with senior administrator Ned Hearn, accused of decades-old sexual abuse
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District is not renewing the employment contract of Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Ned Hearn, an administrator shadowed for years by allegations he sexually abused a high school student in the 1990s at another district. Hearn has consistently denied the allegations.
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‘Predatory behavior’: Kirby School investigation concludes former teacher engaged in ‘grooming’ misconduct
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District is not renewing the employment contract of Assistant Superintendent of…
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Newsom proposes transitional kindergarten for all California 4-year-olds in budget plan
Providing transitional kindergarten for all 4-year-old children could cost $2.7 billion a year at full implementation.
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‘Difficulties and wariness’: Soquel school district’s student services director taking fire from staff
After taking a no-confidence vote in the leadership of their department’s director in January, student services staff at Soquel Union Elementary School District aired their grievances against Eric Olsen publicly this week.