Tag: education
County office of education recognizes all-star teachers
The San Benito County Office of Education recognized 16 Teachers of the Year at the regularly scheduled Wednesday school board meeting, including instructors from the Aromas San Juan Unified School District, the Hollister School District and the North County Joint Union School District.
Baler Education Foundation announces Hall of Fame class
The Baler Education Foundation on March 22 honored its annual inductees to the Baler Hall of Fame.
Superintendent Sanchez to end long education career
A local education icon is calling it a career. County Superintendent Mike Sanchez will not seek another four-year term and plans to retire when his current term expires at the end of 2014.
Education office announces spelling bee winners
The San Benito County Office of Education is pleased to announce the winners of the San Benito County Junior High Spelling Bee Championship for 2014.
Editorial: City should mandate, fund education for manager
It is all but certain that the Hollister council will hire Bill Avera as permanent city manager. The longtime city planning official deserves a shot at showing he's the right person for the job, but the council should set a new standard and require Avera to pursue a public administration degree.
Local ed funding would double by 2020 under governor’s budget
Education spending will almost double per student by 2020 in San Benito County if Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget is put into effect, according to state representatives.
County board upholds MH district decision to deny charter
The usually stoic and composed James Dent, co-founder behind the Navigator School brand that won over public officials in Gilroy and Hollister, was visibly shaken Wednesday night as the Santa Clara County Board of Education voted 4-3 to uphold Morgan Hill Unified’s decision to deny his organization’s charter petition.
Santa Clara ed staff urges for denial of charter petition
Two days after one charter school management company withdrew its petition, the Santa Clara County Office of Education staff has recommended denial of a second charter petition, still currently on appeal before its local Board of Education.
County board grills MHUSD, charter leaders at appeal hearing
Morgan Hill Unified School District’s decision to deny two charter school petitions went to trial on appeal Wednesday night in the courtroom setting of the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
Charter schools: Morgan Hill community divided
A war of words and charges of “dirty pool” politics have characterized a bruising battle in Morgan Hill over the last seven months as two charter school organizations seek approval to open elementary schools.
