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“Launch to Literacy” was the theme of last Friday evening’s open house at the Signal Hill Library, 1770…
April 22, 2011
Elementary-school parents launch foreign-language program here to give children competitive edge
By Brett Ashley Hawkins Editorial Intern With the imminent closing of Burroughs Elementary School in Long Beach, public…
April 20, 2011
More Burroughs alumni, staff share memories
By Rachael Rifkin Staff Writer So many people have come forward to share their memories and reflections of…
April 20, 2011
Burroughs Elementary staff share memories of their school that will soon close
By Rachael Rifkin Staff Writer The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education approved budget cuts in…
April 8, 2011
New middle school in SH expected to open in fall
By Stephanie Raygoza Editorial Intern Created to help address the issue of overcrowded classrooms and to serve the…
April 1, 2011
Local elementary school slated for closure among those honored with Title I award
Four schools in the Long Beach Unified School District are among the 209 that were honored Wednesday by…
April 1, 2011
Nonprofit’s park event to offer information about various affordable preschools in area
Residents interested in learning more about affordable and quality neighborhood preschools in their community are encouraged to attend…
March 25, 2011
LB’s top education leaders unveil progress of, challenges facing their college-preparedness program
By Cory Bilicko Managing Editor Three years ago, local fourth graders, including those from low-income households and immigrant…
March 25, 2011
Children’s advocacy group to honor preschool founder, El Dorado Nature Center
A Voice for Long Beach Children, a volunteer advocacy group for children’s issues, announced this week that Carrie…
March 11, 2011
Board of Education approves more budget cuts, eliminates three graduation requirements
The Long Beach Board of Education approved $7.8 million more in budget cuts to central operations Wednesday and…
March 4, 2011