Education
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Schools taking precautions against the flu
SMMUSD HDQTRS — Cough into the arm, don’t rub the eyes and for kids who are sick, just stay at...
Read moreEducation forum to focus on literacy
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District in collaboration with the Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council Special Education Committee (SEDAC) and Special...
Read moreSchool board disagrees over equity fund
SMMUSD HDQTRS — It’s a program that gives both socio-economically disadvantaged and academically struggling students a reason to believe in...
Read moreDistrict to report on improvements in special ed
SMMUSD HDQTRS — It’s been a long time coming, but parents with children in special education said they are seeing...
Read moreA place to call their own
SMC — Brad Jones is by all measures highly successful. The 28-year-old business major has an A-minus grade point average,...
Read moreHomework policy undergoes changes
SMMUSD HDQTRS — A 20-year-old homework policy that’s been criticized as antiquated and confusing saw major changes on Thursday when...
Read moreReport details suspected abuse cases
SMMUSD HDQTRS — Santa Monica and Malibu public school employees reported 123 suspected cases of child abuse to law enforcement...
Read moreHouse reduction a smooth transition — so far
SMMUSD HDQTRS — Nearly two weeks into the school year, there seems to be minimal issues in the reorganized House...
Read moreNickelodeon puts spotlight on Samohi student
SAMOHI — Popular children’s television channel Nickelodeon is following its viewers through high school — literally. A camera crew from...
Read moreSpecial ed advocates concerned about proposed term limits
SMMUSD HDQTRS — A proposal to impose term limits and reduce the number of parents serving on school District Advisory...
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