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71 overcome challenges to earn high school diplomas

Adversity is nothing new to Manteca Adult School students who balance families, work schedules and a host of other obstacles to attend class every day.

Calla High awards diplomas to 90

Ninety Calla High students earned diplomas as part of the Class of 2010.

Calla High graduates Class of ‘10

Brandon Anderson wasn't afraid to admit his initial fears of attending Calla High.

NEIL HAFLEY AWARDS

Scenes from Wednesday's Neil Hafley School's 24th annual Red & Gold Honor Banquet. The event was conducted in the new school multipurpose room that honored 64 seventh and eighth graders with a 3.5 or better grade point average.

East Union High recognizes top 2010 graduating seniors

Erica Aguiar has earned valedictorian honors for the East Union High Class of 2010.

MAKING BOOK

LATHROP – The handful of parents and grandparents who showed up Tuesday morning at Lathrop Elementary School knew they were attending a book party. But the big surprise came later on when they actually got to read what their children had written in the newly minted hardcover publication titled, "Warriors Rock!" with the subtitle, "Lathrop Elementary School Warrior Writers."

PG&E provides perks to youth learning English as 2nd language

FRENCH CAMP – Mark Condit knew that he had something special when he came up with the "Children Achieving Multiple Proficiencies" program for the San Joaquin County Office of Education.

Ripon foundation gives $30K for Stouffer Field

RIPON – The Stouffer Field Revitalization Project took one step closer to being a reality last week.

County schools office promotes student proficiency in English

Mark Condit wants to make sure that students who understand a second language are not looked down upon.

Manteca High recognizes Honors Program students

Manteca High students who have met strict academic criteria were recognized during the annual Honors Program that took place on Thursday.

New way to answer in class? OMG I’m pretty sure answer is C

Imagine teachers giving students the OK to use text messaging via cell phone and other electronic signaling devices as part of the instructional experience.

Dozen Ripon teachers losing their jobs

RIPON - Twelve Ripon Unified teachers have been notified of permanent layoffs this week because of the state's economic woes in supporting education.

Manteca Unified grad ceremonies start May 20

The Manteca Unified School District is gearing up for the graduation season.

More bus cuts means $251K in savings for school district

Manteca Unified School District will once again turn to home-to-school transportation as a cost-cutting move for the upcoming year.

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