education
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WHS 2019 scholarship recipients honored for achievement
Over 30 Winters students were recognized with scholarships at the Senior Awards Night.
May 29, 2019
CALmatters: The limits of California's Promise program for two-year college
Legislation that promises to cover some fees for college students comes with some notable shortfalls, including requirements that leave needy students out of the process.
February 8, 2019
CALmatters: Tony Thurmond sworn in as new California superintendent
"There’s no reason for the fifth-wealthiest economy in the world to be 45th or 46th in per-pupil spending."
January 7, 2019
CALmatters: Incoming Governor Newsom aims for ambitious education agenda
California’s Legislature won’t reconvene until 2019, but the Christmas wish list for public schools is already long and pricey.
December 28, 2018
CALmatters: Tony Thurmond is the new schools chief. Now what?
The apparent victory marked a setback for wealthy supporters of education reform in California's public school system
November 19, 2018
CALmatters: Are California’s low test scores a cry for the state to take more responsibility?
Less than half of students are passing English proficiency tests; even fewer are passing math proficiency tests
October 25, 2018
Winters Elementary celebrates with good news phone calls
By Greg Moffitt Winters Elementary School Principal This year at Winters Elementary, staff and students are focused on…
August 23, 2018