Posts Tagged ‘ California Department of Education ’

Southwest RivCo students near top of county in high school exit exams

By Maggie Avants 12:35 PM August 24, 2010

In Southwest Riverside County, the Murrieta Valley Unified School District had a 10th-grade passage rate of 92 percent in math and in English — an increase from 91 percent in both areas in 2008-2009.

Southwest RivCo test scores improve, follow trend for entire county

By Maggie Avants 5:11 PM August 18, 2010

Results of the new California Standards Tests, or CSTs, showed noteworthy gains for the county’s students in all subject areas.

Murrieta Valley school district seeking federal funding through state

By Maggie Avants 8:38 PM January 4, 2010

School districts and local education agencies across the state were asked to voluntarily join with the state in its Race to the Top, which could bring in up to $700 million for California.

Murrieta preschoolers get award-winning education

By Maggie Avants 9:41 PM December 15, 2009

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District’s School Readiness Program receives state recognition.

Menifee school board denies charter school petition

By Maggie Avants 2:54 PM December 12, 2009

School board members on Tuesday pointed out several areas in question on the charter school’s petition.

Temecula school board delays vote on literature complaint process

Maggie Avants 8:55 PM November 12, 2009

The new amendment makes it easier for parents to opt out of assigned reading materials for their children.

Temecula, Murrieta crisis counselors busy at local schools after recent events

By Ashly McGlone 11:46 AM November 11, 2009

Who are these counselors and how do they approach students in crisis?

Menifee school board reviews petition for new charter school

Maggie Avants 11:20 PM October 27, 2009

Aberdovey Charter School anticipates an enrollment of 275, and Rogers said it already has 75 students on an interest list. It would employ 13 teachers, one administrator and two office staff.

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