Switching from old assessments to new ones was meant to improve how San Diego Unified teachers gauge what children are learning, where they are lagging and how to help them. But the change was not painless. Nor was it free.
Voice of
April 1, 2009
Federal funds may not stave off classroom cuts, California educators say
Superintendents worry that state leaders could tap into federal stimulus money targeted for schools to make up budget shortfalls.
The New Children's Museum will celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its new home in downtown
San Diego Union-Tribune
April 9, 2009
Speed, power, height go a long way |
The Cardinals, who have won seven of the past nine City Conference titles, have the defending champions in boys singles and boys doubles.
San Diego Union-Tribune
April 2, 2009
Comeback on the court | Pointers tennis player returning after injury layoff
POINT LOMA — Point Loma High tennis player Corey Smith has received advice over the years from the USC men's coach. He calls him Uncle Peter.
San Diego Union-Tribune
March 31, 2009
PREP TUESDAY
Riding his coattails | As
Jeremy Tyler is being followed. At school. At basketball practice. In the locker room. Even into his house. For most of the past two years, a
In the 1990s, the Math Wars pitted two philosophies against each other. One side argued for content-based standards - that elementary school students must memorize multiplication tables by third grade. The other side argued for students to discover math, unfettered by "drill and kill" exercises.