• Kids’ Advocates Push Governor to Sign School Accountability Bill

    Suzanne Potter California News Service OAKLAND, Calif. – This week, more than 300 children’s advocacy groups signed a public letter urging Governor Jerry Brown to sign Assembly Bill 2548. The bill directs the state to adopt what the groups believe is a better grading system for schools, that focuses...
  • A+ ideas for supporting classroom learning

    BPT Proud parents across the country are watching their children head back to the classroom for another exciting school year. The knowledge they gain in class will help set them on a path to success. However, learning shouldn’t stop when the school bell rings at the end of the...
  • Estafas Afectando a los Estudiantes

    Better Business Bureau Los estudiantes a veces sienten invulnerables, pero son más susceptibles a las estafas de lo que piensan. Según una nueva investigación por Better Business Bureau (BBB), 80% de “Generación Y” piensan que las personas mayores de 65 años son más propensos a ser víctimas de estafas....
  • Top Scams Affecting Students

    Better Business Bureau Students sometimes feel invulnerable, but they’re more susceptible to scams than they think. According to new research by Better Business Bureau (BBB), 80% of millennials think those over 65 are more likely to be scam victims. In reality, young people are three times more likely than...
  • Parent Snack Hacks to Fight After-School Hunger

    BPT School days are long, and if your child participates in after-school activities, they’re even longer. Busy kids need plenty of fuel to keep their bodies and minds going. “Considering most kids get just 20 minutes to eat lunch, and some as early as 10:30 in the morning, after-school...
  • ESUHSD Top Performer Among Demographically Comparable Districts

    San Jose, CA – The California Department of Education released its CAASPP results this month. The CAASPP are from the Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC). The CAASPP replaced the former California Standard Test (CST) during the 2014-15 school year. The 2015-16 school year marked the second year that students...
  • Mission College, Un Lugar Todo Para Ti

    Mission College en Santa Clara, está cerca de el parque de atracción Great America, ha servido la mayor comunidad de Silicon Valley por 40 años. Mission College ofrece programas de 2 años para transferirse a una universidad de 4 años y también certificados de 2 años para ayudarte obtener...
  • 5 Questions to Ask Before Postponing Student Loan

    Lisa Rhodes Department of Education – Office of Federal Student Aid. If you’re having difficulty repaying your federal student loans, then you might want to consider a deferment or forbearance. These two temporary solutions allow you to stop making or, in some instances, to lower your monthly federal student...
  • Board of Education Passes Resolution

    Santa Clara County Board of Education reaffirs its stance on anti-discrimination and gun safety reform   SCCOE SAN JOSE, CA – On July 20, The Santa Clara County Board of Education passed a resolution reaffirming its focus on equality on anti-discrimination and gun safety reform in Santa Clara County...
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