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September 11, 2006
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The new school year brings changes to Sakamoto and other campuses
By Candy Richter
Editor
As August came to a close, the leaves weren’t the only brightly scurrying shapes along San Jose’s sidewalks. Oak Grove, San Jose Unified, Morgan Hill Unified and East Side Union school districts all welcomed students on opening days that varied from Aug. 23 to Aug. 29.
At Sakamoto Elementary, returning students greeted old friends while new faces took in the sights at the Shadeland campus. Among those new to Sakamoto this year is Principal Julie Hing-Pacheco. A veteran of OGSD for over 20 years, Hing-Pacheco’s roster Read more...
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School assessment
data shows growth, challenge areas
STAR, API standouts include Gunderson, Frost
By Candy Richter
Editor
With the 2006-07 academic year in full swing, districts and schools across the state are busy analyzing assessment results from both the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) tests and the Academic Performance Index (API) data. Released Aug. 15 and 31 respectively, these measurements give administrators at the both the school site and district Read more...
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