Goal worthy to reduce failure, but broader strategy needed
San Benito High School District's goal to reduce students' frequency of "F" scores comes with good intentions – and has potential to improve some individuals' academic achievement – but officials should heed the response from teachers concerned that the means to an end may lead to grade inflation and an artificial appearance of overall improvement.
Nature makes statement we should all take to heart
THUMBS UP: The Aromas-San Juan School District hired archaeological consultants to examine a six-acre property after the district had halted construction of new sports fields next to San Juan School due to concerns about potential artifacts buried on the site. Salinas-based Archaeological Consulting concluded there were no artifacts damaged by the project, and the district has since moved ahead.
