Student of the Week: Joy Kirkwood
Meet Joy Kirkwood, a 17-year-old senior at Christopher High School and our "Student of the Week."
Election 2020, Gilroy Unified School District: Melissa Aguirre: Make decisions in students’ best interests
Melissa Nicholson Aguirre understands the concerns and frustrations from those on both sides of the Zoom screen.
Aguirre is a second grade teacher in the Morgan Hill Unified School District, and the oldest of her two children is in first grade in Gilroy Unified.
“I understand...
Meet the candidate: Tom Bundros, GUSD Board of Education
Gilroy Dispatch: Briefly describe your background and experience. Why are you qualified for this position?
Gavilan drones fly
When 21-year-old Gavilan College student Brandon Puthoff learned about the new drone program being offered at the Coyote Valley campus north of Morgan Hill, he jumped on the opportunity right away and signed up for several classes in the six-course certificate program.
“I’m hoping to...
Charter schools make the grade
Test scores at local charter schools soared in the last statewide tests, while the majority of students in local public schools fell below the state standards in math and science.