Part-time college instructors to walk out Feb. 25
An advocacy organization that represents 40,000 part-time college instructors across California is asking part-timers to symbolically walk out of the classrooms to draw attention to what they call a significant pay disparity. The move comes in the wake of a proposal the CPFA sent to Gov. Jerry Brown, asking for legislative reform to establish a living wage for part-timers, among other requests.
Gavilan honored as ‘Strong Workforce Star’
Multiple programs at Gavilan College earned the California Community Colleges’ Strong Workforce Stars recognition for their success in improving student employment and wage outcomes, according to an April 17 announcement.
A Gold Star was awarded to the Gavilan College program in Accounting.
Silver Stars were awarded...
Spellbound achievers push to bee their best
Students from San Benito County gathered at Ladd Lane Elementary School on Tuesday to take part in the preliminary competition of the 17th annual San Benito County Spelling Bee. The grade school competition featured fourth, fifth and sixth graders.
Gavilan College to offer solar and green technology training
Gavilan College has teamed up with Pacific Technical College to
Safe Kids group fits, gives helmets at local schools
The Safe Kids California San Benito Partners have been conducting helmet fittings and giveaways at local schools.
VFW hosts Patriot’s Pen contest for middle school students
The Hollister Veterans of Foreign Wars is hosting its annual essay contest for middle school students, and the entry deadline is Nov. 1.
