CTE Update: October 9, 2007

Vista charter school gets large state grant
The North County Times, California, September 28, 2007
VISTA ---- Officials working to open a construction-themed charter school in Vista next year recently found out they would get a big boost ---- more than a half-million dollars from the state to help with startup costs.

Education Solutions Stay Elusive
The Sacramento Bee, California, September 28, 2007
The depth of California's educational crisis was demonstrated -- for the umpteenth time -- this week when national test results on reading and mathematics skills of fourth- and eighth-graders showed California scraping bottom in state-to-state rankings.

Politicos In Harmony On Tech Ed
The Sacramento Bee, California, September 27, 2007
So, a Republican and a Democrat walk into a high school gym Tuesday and participate in a civil discussion that centers on their mutual affection for a good idea.

Pleasanton school trustees discuss options for possible tax measure
The San Jose Mercury News, California, September 12, 2007
PLEASANTON -- The school board Tuesday learned which new programs -- and dollar amounts -- that scored well on a survey to gauge voter interest for a possible parcel tax measure.

Letter: Don't forget career education
The Enterprise-Record, Chico, CA, September 20, 2007
My main concern about the signing of the Early College High School memorandum of understanding by Chico Unified School District is that early-college activities will divert attention and resources from the far more important career and technical education program.