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Student Performance Lags on Nation’s Report Card

October 30, 2019

ATLANTA — America's eighth graders are falling behind in math and reading, while fourth graders are doing slightly better in reading, according to the latest results from the Nation's Report Card. But there were some exceptions to the findings, which also s...

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Walters: Charter Schools Cheat the Hangman

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

September 4, 2019

Elections have consequences – often beneficial ones for those on the winning side and detrimental to the losers. Operators of California’s charter schools – public schools that operate independently of schoo...

New State Law Allows Schools to Ban Student Smartphones

gvwire

July 2, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Monday that encourages California school districts to develop and adopt policies limiting or prohibiting student use of smartphones on school grounds during school hours. ...

Walters: School Districts Set Poor Example for Students

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

February 10, 2019

There’s bitter irony in the loud complaints from California school officials and unions – particularly in large urban districts – about not having enough money. Opinion Dan Walters CALmatters Commentary LA Unified’s teachers union struck,...

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Want to Understand Fresno Poverty? Watch This Video.

Bill McEwen

January 23, 2019

If you want to understand poverty in Fresno County and how to grow prosperity, watch the video above before reading another word. Narrated by actor Morgan Freeman, the video succinctly explains the challenge...

Madera Truck Driver Pleads not Guilty in 3 Nebraska Deaths

US Appeals Court Upholds Trump Rules Involving Abortions

Going to the Sierra? These Tips Could Save Your Life.

Vagos Bikers Cleared of All Charges in Las Vegas Shooting Case

Groundwater Plan Could Give Corcoran More of a Sinking Feeling

How Is This Poor, Rural District Keeping Kids in School?

‘Opportunity Fresno’ Links Investors With Projects in Low-Income Zones

The New Thing for California Politicians? Sweet Charity

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Dies at 77

Expert Panel Says 113 Species Need Urgent Attention After Australia’s Bushfires

Hard Practice Energizes Bulldog Women in Bounce-Back Win

Auschwitz Museum Upset at Scene in Amazon Series ‘Hunters’

Walters: Capitol Grinds up Major Housing Bill

How Is This Poor, Rural District Keeping Kids in School?

Karbassi, Neighbors Respond to Tragedy With Good Ideas

Rediscovering America: A Quiz on the US Census

Video: Alonzo vs. Maxwell in GV Wire City Council Forum

ICYMI: ‘How Not to Die’ by Dr. Michael Greger

Video: Dyer vs. Janz in GV Wire Mayoral Forum

Rabbi Rosove: Two-State Solution Only Road to Peace for Israel, Palestine

Don't Like Dyer or Janz for Mayor? Alternatives Include a Bill Gates.

It Looks Like People With No Real Interest in Bloomberg Are Signing up to Be Grassroots Campaigners Because He Pays $2,500 a Month

Sanders vs. Bloomberg Scenario Is Like a Jewish Joke Turned Ominously Real

Debate Night Brawl: Bloomberg, Sanders Attacked by Rivals

Student Performance Lags on Nation’s Report Card

Walters: Charter Schools Cheat the Hangman

New State Law Allows Schools to Ban Student Smartphones

Walters: School Districts Set Poor Example for Students

Want to Understand Fresno Poverty? Watch This Video.

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