Archive for February 2009
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February 25, 2009
COBRA benefit in stimulus bill requires employers to advance federal subsidy
The health care benefits included in the federal stimulus package aimed at recently laid-off workers will be paid for through a payroll tax subsidy to employers that could require significant paperwork for school district administrators.
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February 25, 2009
Transfer of new construction funds just a step in getting new money for schools
The State Allocation Board is expected Wednesday to approve the transfer of $800 million in bonding authority from a lightly used account to the School Facility Program, New Construction Fund.
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February 24, 2009
State budget agreement still encourages class size limits
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February 23, 2009
No easy alternatives for teacher compensation
Despite the current economic crisis facing California schools, some education think tanks within the state are beginning to look at alternate models for teacher compensation.
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February 23, 2009
Bullying remains an issue in classrooms and playgrounds
Despite the outrage sparked by some incidents of teenage bullying, abusive behavior in and around the classroom remains a major problem for most administrators.
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