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Fall 2003 California Schools cover - Testing123

Testing … 1, 2, 3: Educators struggle to engage their test-weary students

In school after school, in urban, suburban and rural areas, as kids grow older and wiser, many learn that they can coast through certain tests with their grade point average intact. To conserve brain power, some bubble in their answer sheets with random patterns, the more artistically inclined creating attractive designs on the score sheet.

In This Issue

A conversation with Superintendents … Arlene Ackerman and Roland Skumawitz

Arlene Ackerman, superintendent of San Francisco Unified School District, and Roland Skumawitz, superintendent of rural Romoland School District, discuss the challenges of their very different communities.

Head to Head: Critics say a new proposal threatens Head Start services to thousands of California children

A major overhaul of the Head Start program could give “demonstration” states control over federal grants to Head Start providers, rather than having the federal government allocate money directly to local communities.

Long Shot: Schools compete with the dream of a career in the pros

The world of modern high school sports has changed, and nowhere is that more evident than in the saga of LeBron James. What can educators, parents and those interested in preserving the traditional notions of interscholastic sports do about it?

Departments

Short takes

El Camino Real High School, the Carlsbad Unified School District and Westwood Unified's Fletcher Walker Elementary share their winning programs.

Up Front: I-i-i-it’s school time! Lights. Camera. Fashion.

Mina G. Fasulo is editor in chief of California Schools.

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