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Our community is in the middle of a debate over the future of self-contained gifted and talented education. As a Davis parent with a master’s degree in marriage, family, child and school counseling, I am concerned about the emotional needs of the children and families in Davis, especially the high levels of anxiety and stress […]
Recently, Davis Parent Nursery School on Danbury Street lost one of its favorite activities when our Wurlybird Flyer was stolen from the yard. A photo can be seen at www.wurlybird.co.uk. The Wurlybird would cost $375 to replace. No questions will be asked if the Wurlybird shows back up at DPNS. Please call me at 415-306-6156 […]
The issue: The most difficult and delicate compromises likely will have to be worked out behind closed doors Major tax reform is brought forward as a desirable goal in every Congress, but it’s so difficult it has been accomplished only twice, in 1954 and 1986. NOW, A SELECT group of lawmakers is quietly working to […]
You can help What: Yolo County Celebration Fashion Show When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 26 Where: West Sacramento City Hall Galleria, 1110 W. Capitol Ave. Tickets: $45; visit www.yolokids.org or call 530-757-5558 What: Child Abuse Prevention Fun Run & Walk When: 9 a.m. Sunday, April 28 (registration starts at 8 a.m.) Where: UC Davis Arboretum; […]
I just had a chance to look at the new website, davislearningtogether.org, put out by PAGE (Proposing Alternatives in Gifted Education). It has a lot of great information, not only about the Davis program, but also about what other Northern California school districts are doing and what the latest educational research has to say. I […]
The Davis school district has been recently considering 9-12 grade reconfiguration, and we are uncertain about the reasons for this proposed change. We don’t see a fiscal benefit and we see many costs. The vast majority of our teaching staff at Emerson Junior High finds the current 7-9 configuration ideal for our community and student […]
