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Homework policy in the works
SMMUSD HDQTRS — Despite months spent overhauling the district’s homework policy, a new set of guidelines might not be ready...
Read moreTeachers want cuts far from classrooms
SMMUSD HDQTRS — While the school district’s budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year was put to bed last week, the...
Read moreDistrict votes to purchase homes through eminent domain
SMMUSD HDQTRS — District officials on Thursday voted to acquire two homes through eminent domain for the expansion of Edison...
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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure and another’s life
SAMOHI — When most seniors were leaving Grad Nite after a full night of fun, incoming seniors Megan Kilroy, Celina...
Read moreHere comes the rush
SMC — Teachers on the first day of summer school classes today may find far more students in their rooms...
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Lakers inspire local to cut off locks for charity
SAMOHI — Far away from the Los Angeles Coliseum and the confetti, there was a dimly lit classroom in Santa...
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Kids tell parents ‘just say no’
GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Usually it’s the job of parents to warn their children about the risks of smoking, but...
Read moreSamohi parents upset with pending cuts
SMMUSD HDQTRS — The Board of Education can expect a sizable group of parents at its meeting tonight when it...
Read moreMalibu High, Lincoln lose ‘distinguished’ title
SMMUSD HDQTRS — A number of students with disabilities were not correctly counted during last year’s round of standardized testing,...
Read moreQuality vs. quantity
SAMOHI — When it came time to pick an institution of higher learning, Senior Leah Robinson had a hard time...
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