An overhaul for STAR testing?
It was announced this week in a press release that the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, has made recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to shift the focus of Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) testing in California to require students to think critically, solve problems and show a greater depth of knowledge.
Meeting Preview: Aromas board to review deal on 101 crossing
The Aromas Water District Board of Directors is set to meet Tuesday and consider voting on an agreement prepared by Caltrans related to the Highway 101 crossing at San Juan Road.
‘Find My iPad’ app helps catch burglary suspect
Morgan Hill police recovered about $7,000 worth of electronics equipment using a tracking application downloaded to one of the missing items.
2 letters: $6.50 too much for popcorn, Obama ‘required’ to raise debt ceiling
$6.50 popcorn – it’s not the theater owners, but the spoiled Hollywood stars
Japanese garden to blossom with temple
Since Don Belt moved to San Benito County in 1980, he turned a landscape that is known for row crops and cattle grazing into a forest of pine trees. He has planted 9,000 trees, including emerald pines, cherry trees and several other varieties.
Roundup: Slattery scores twice as GHS girls soccer team blanks Salinas
Taylor Slattery scored twice and August Gomez added another goal to lift Gilroy High’s girls soccer team to a 3-0 home win over Salinas on Wednesday.
Hoops Roundup: Castaneda stars again, but Gavilan women lose
Andreinna Castaneda had 13 points and 11 rebounds, but Gavilan College’s women’s basketball team suffered a 73-57 home loss to Las Positas College on Wednesday night.
Golf: GHS boys program gets grant for $3K
Gilroy High’s boys golf program received a $3,000 CordeValle Youth Golf Grant, according to a news release.
