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LOS ANGELES TIMES
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DAILY PILOT |
Parents and teachers voice safety concerns after student’s drawing at Costa Mesa school depicts teacher being harmed |
Newport-Mesa Unified staff assured parents and teachers of the school district's safety procedures amid concerns over an incident in which a student at California Elementary School in Costa Mesa drew a picture of the student harming a teacher. |
http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-security-concerns-20180328-story.html |
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Newport-Mesa considers new rules for student board members to make their roles ‘more meaningful’ |
Students interested in serving as their high school representative during Newport-Mesa Unified School District board meetings may face new rules and requirements when applying for the post. During a study session Tuesday afternoon, the board discussed ways to make student board members' roles more worthwhile. The student board members, plus an alternate, are chosen by the schools' activities directors and serve one year. The students do not vote on agenda items, but board members can call on them to offer input during discussions. |
http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-nmusd-mtg-20180328-story.html |
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DAILY NEWS LOS ANGELES
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How a mom helped her son with ADHD shine by getting the most out of his Individualized Education Plan |
Lia Martin’s 10-year-old son, Taylor, used to be two years behind grade level and didn’t want to go to school. Now he’s a year ahead in both math and English language arts — plus his teachers helped him discover his artistic talent and he is representing his classroom in an LA Unified art contest. To help Taylor, who has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Martin said she followed her “mother’s instinct” but also learned how to get the most out of her son’s Individualized Education Plan, or IEP. |
https://www.dailynews.com/2018/03/28/la-parent-voice-how-a-mom-helped-her-son-with-adhd-shine-by-getting-the-most-out-of-his-iep/ |
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SACRAMENTO BEE
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Anaheim Union superintendent earns statewide honor for expanding civic education |
The California Council for the Social Studies has recognized Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Michael Matsuda for his work promoting civic education. Matsuda accepted the Diane L. Brooks Award Administrative Award on Friday, March 23 at the council’s two-day annual conference, which brought together secondary history and social studies teachers from throughout the state. |
http://newsroom.ocde.us/anaheim-union-schools-chief-earns-statewide-honor-for-promoting-civic-education/ |
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