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California seniors scored lower on SAT in 2009
Math and reading scores among California high school seniors were down, although writing scores on the SAT exams were higher than the U.S. average.
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Private universities, including one in El Centro, not affected by economy
University of Phoenix is expecting higher enrollment this fall, unaffected by cuts suffered in publicly funded schools.
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Free online textbooks for California students might not meet the grade
State Education Secretary Glen Thomas announced Tuesday that 10 free digital high school math and science texts are available for use in California classrooms, but educators are skeptical about students actually using them.
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Colleges paying students who defer school for service
More colleges are rewarding financial assistance to high school students who put off school for a year to help others.
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College loans: ask your friends for help
In this tight economic picture some new ideas on how to get through college are as simple as enlisting friends
Full story…Calexico teachers protest over lack of contract for two years
Before the bell rang Thursday morning, Calexico teachers picketed outside schools, sporting yellow shirts and signs to show their unity.
Full story…Imperial County libraries might not survive another two years
A new consultant report on the viability of the Imperial County Free Library system says it won’t survive 2010.
Full story…Flu scare closes three EC schools
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Schools
Imperial Valley College
Students may register for Fall 09 courses on webstar. Fall semester will begin August 24.
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San Diego State University, Imperial Valley Campus
SDSU’s Imperial Valley campus is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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Imperial High School
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Clubs
Westmorland Junior Chorale invites all youth to join musical ensemble
The Westmorland Junior Chorale (WJC) cordially invites and welcomes ALL children/youth aged 8 through 18 years old to join this wonderful musical ensemble.
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Girl Scouts
2009 Leading the Way Conference will take place Saturday, August 8, at San Diego’s Town and Country Resort and Conference Center located at 500 Hotel Circle. Check in begins at 9a.m.
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Imperial Valley Desert Aquatics
The Imperial Valley Aquatics year-round swim team is taking registration for swimmers of all ages.
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