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February 26, 2009
| Dartmouth: Ahead of the class |
All eyes on Dartmouth Middle School
By Shana McLean Moore
Staff Writer
Dartmouth Middle School had plenty of reason for the fanfare on display Tuesday as they celebrated the rare and prestigious honor of being named a “School to Watch” by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.
The staff, parents and students all took well deserved pride in the distinction as Dr. Irvin Howard, state director of Schools to Watch, explained why their school stood out among the 1,800 middle schools in California.
To be considered for the award, Dartmouth had to demonstrate the three essential ingredients of a high-performing middle Read more...
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Leland parents hold fundraiser
On Sunday, Feb. 22, Leland Bridge Parents Group, held another successful fundraiser.
The group uses the funds to help create a better education environment for Leland students. This year, 330 tickets were sold and the group raised more than $10,000.
Competing with the bad weather and the Academy Awards, more than 300 people cane including. San Jose City Councilmember Nancy Pyle, SJ Unified Board President Leslie Reynolds and Superintendent Don Iglesias Principal Liz Chamberlin and Vice Principals Nancy Dauenhauer, Dorothy Kennedy, Daryk Tenorio, Victoria Kim and several teachers also attended. Read more...
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