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2004
 | Sexual misconduct and abuse are nothing new. Unfortunately, sexual exploitation is common the world over. Not surprisingly then, schools, as microcosms of society, are struggling with the problem as well. |
In This Issue
With budget problems wracking both state and local governments, with districts slashing payrolls and programs to balance the books, with an inevitable age demographic looming, the once and future teacher shortage threatens anew.
This year’s broken promises are just the latest – if perhaps best publicized – examples of a college-access problem that’s been building for years. And the situation is going to get worse unless the state finds a way to end its “boom or bust” system of financing its higher education system.
Departments
The author, reporter and political analyst shares his thoughts on the role school boards play in nurturing a color-blind society.
Central Union High School, Marco Foster Junior Middle School and the Moreno Valley Unified School District share their winning programs.
Carol Brydolf is a staff writer for California Schools.
Mina G. Fasulo is editor in chief of California Schools.