Gavilan College earns six-year accreditation renewal
The creation of a student achievement tracking system, a commitment to student support and establishing a collegial, inclusive college culture were among the praises given to Gavilan College during its recent accreditation renewal process.
Community celebrates Gilroy High seniors
The night before graduation, Gilroy High School celebrated its seniors on June 3 with the Safe & Sober Grad Night, organized by parent volunteers with support of community donors.
The event was held in a drive-thru fashion through the school’s parking lots. Students began in...
Pre-K threatened with extinction
“Welcome to the rocket ship,” said 5-year-old Hector Pantoja Jr. Perez, extending his right hand and motioning to a small, red chair with his left.
Part-time faculty association asks Sacramento for reform
An advocacy organization that represents 40,000 part-time college instructors across California is urging Governor Jerry Brown to make a sea change in how part-timers at schools like Gavilan College—which depends heavily on part-time faculty—are compensated.
GUSD teacher faces felony charges for sex with student
William Dawson, 32, who taught at the Gilroy Unified School District's advanced student program, was arrested Wednesday and charged with seven felonies for a relationship he had with a 17-year-old female student.
Ribbon cut on new math building
Gilroy High School’s new two-story mathematics building, located on the back side of the 750 W. 10th St. campus, has been officially opened for the new school year, with a Sept. 5 ribbon cutting attended by Gilroy Unified School District officials, board of education...
Alejo targets risky school bonds with new bill
Assembly Bill 182, authored by Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) with Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) as a principle co-author, passed the Assembly Floor today with a vote of 75-0. This bill establishes strict parameters for school districts and community college districts when issuing capital appreciation bonds, or CABs.
















