OCDE NEWSROOM
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State bill would expand number of college students eligible for free or reduced transit |
A bill that would increase the number of low-income residents and college students eligible for free or reduced fares on public transportation was introduced to state lawmakers this week in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and improve parking around community colleges and universities. The proposal effectively would expand on a pilot program available to Santa Ana College students who can take unlimited bus rides for free as part of an agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority. |
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/02/15/state-bill-would-expand-number-of-college-students-eligible-for-free-or-reduced-transit/ |
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EDSOURCE
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Michael Kirst weighs another 4 years on state education board after Gov. Brown departs |
Gov. Jerry Brown will leave state government in November, but the man most closely identified with Brown’s education legacy for leading the State Board of Education for 15 of Brown’s 16 years as governor, may not head off with him. Michael Kirst is thinking it through. Brown has renominated Kirst and two other current board members, Ting Sun and Patricia Rucker, for additional 4-year terms. The state Senate will have the final say, but Kirst, for one, hasn’t decided whether to pursue it. |
https://edsource.org/2018/michael-kirst-weighs-another-4-years-on-state-board-after-jerry-brown-departs/593369 |
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SI&A CABINET REPORT
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Lawmakers skeptical over restructuring SPI’s role |
Members of a joint legislative panel struggled Wednesday to find an impetus for drastically rolling back the powers of the state schools chief in favor of the governor.
The power-sharing system where neither the Superintendent of Public Instruction nor the state board of education have ultimate authority over public education policy is rooted in the state constitution as it was originally drafted in 1850 when California was admitted into statehood.
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https://k-12daily.org/politics-education/lawmakers-skeptical-over-restructuring-spis-role |
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LAGUNA BEACH INDEPENDENT
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Special Education Leader Earns Her Peers’ Praise |
Irene White, director of special education for the Laguna Beach Unified School District, was named Special Education Administrator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators Region 17, which covers Orange County.
Administrators are selected by the organization for their outstanding performance and achievement in their respective categories.
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https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/special-education-leader-earns-peers-praise/ |
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SACRAMENTO BEE
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Five tips to help children cope with a national tragedy |
Whenever there’s a national tragedy, whether it’s a hurricane or an act of terrorism, it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety. Even if they’re not personally affected, exposure to traumatic events through the media or in conversations can affect a child’s emotional well-being. In the aftermath of Wednesday’s mass shooting at a Florida high school, we’re re-sharing this list of things to keep in mind when helping children cope with tragedy, provided by Jim Perez, OCDE’s administrator for Safe Schools and Support Services. |
http://newsroom.ocde.us/five-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-helping-kids-cope-with-crisis/ |
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