Posts Tagged as "schools"

Schools Not Prisons makes a powerful stop in Merced

July 25, 2017 /

Above: Nearly 300 residents turned out for the #SchoolsNotPrisons event in downtown Merced earlier this month. Read More

#SchoolsNotPrisons comes to Merced

July 18, 2017 /

Statewide social justice campaign #SchoolsNotPrisons held its first event in Merced, Calif. on July 8, bringing nearly 300 people out in support of dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.

As district nears LCAP vote, parents sound alarm on unaddressed language barriers

June 23, 2017 /

Above: Local parent Carla Gonzalez addressed the Merced City School District board of trustees during the June 13 public hearing on school funding. Read More

Residents staying loud over education, public funding concerns in Merced County

April 18, 2017 /

Updated each year, LCAPs are a requirement of the state of California under its Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). The school-funding model offers base-level dollars to school district for every student enrolled and additional money for “high-need” students like low-income and foster youth as well as English-language learners. While each LCAP is meant to include parental input and reflect community ideas on how best to serve each of the three high-need student populations, Merced residents say their voices have traditionally been ignored.

Merced foster youth, advocates push for change in school funding priorities

March 13, 2017 /

Above: Sabrina Abong shows off her high school diploma after graduating from Los Banos High School. Read More

BHC Merced, Community Partners Celebrate Wins While Preparing for Challenges Ahead

December 21, 2016 /

Above: Merced community organizers and residents gather in support of Building Healthy Communities #Health4All campaign in April. Read More

#Lunches4All: Kids Should Not Go Hungry at School

March 3, 2016 /

Last week, I testified at the MCSD Community Forum because I felt I needed to speak up. I wanted to tell the people in charge what their changes are doing to my friends, all the kids at school, and me.

What Our Schools Need–A Student’s Eye View

January 28, 2014 /

YouthWire asked high school students from across the state to weigh in on that question, using photographs and their own words. The State Board will vote Jan. 16 on what is expected to be the final version of the new funding law.