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May 05, 2010
Survey finds LEAs want more categorical flexibility
by admin
Class-size reduction in high schools, adult education and library improvement were functions most commonly targeted for funding shifts since school districts were given flexibility a year ago over some categorical programs.
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May 05, 2010
April collections negate prior revenue picture
by Allen Young
The positive trend in state revenue collections appears to have taken an unfortunate dip in recent days, casting new doubts about how schools will fare when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger releases his May Revise next week.
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May 04, 2010
Candidates for Superintendent struggle to raise campaign funds
by admin
Eight years ago when Jack O'Connell ran for his first term as State Superintendent of Public Instruction against two other well-established candidates, he spent $2.6 million in the primary election alone.
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May 04, 2010
State support for meal reimbursements falls again
by Allen Young
The California Department of Education announced Monday that the state school meal reimbursement will likely fall to 20 cents for breakfast and lunch beginning this month and to zero in June.
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May 03, 2010
Millions available for schools - you just have to know where to look
by admin
Has your school music program gone flat? Country singer Chely Wright's foundation to place musical instruments in small rural schools might be one option.
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