California walkout.I think the school Gary Gary, city (1990 pop. 116,646), Lake co., NW Ind., a port of entry on Lake Michigan; inc. 1909. Gary was founded by the U.S. Steel Corporation, which purchased the land in 1905 and landscaped it for a city. Stager mentions in his article ("Learning Shall Not Interfere with School!" April 23, 2008) on The Pulse: Education's Place for Debate, www. DistrictAdministration.com/pulse, reacted too harshly! Our district is facing $4.5 million in cuts next year. Our high school students organized a walkout to protest California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's cuts in education. The students who are usually complacent com·pla·cent adj. 1. Contented to a fault; self-satisfied and unconcerned: He had become complacent after years of success. 2. Eager to please; complaisant. felt empowered having their voices heard. I'm proud that our district's leadership spoke with the 500-plus students and supported the walkout, calling it an extracurricular activity. My daughter was among the students who walked four miles across town to participate in the rally directed at Sacramento's politicians. I've never been more proud of her. Because of this event, she and her peers are now taking a more active role in following the politics of our state! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diana Kenney, acting curriculum technology integration coach, Alameda Alameda (ăləmē`də, –mā`də), city (1990 pop. 76,459), Alameda co., W central Calif., on an island just off the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay; settled 1850, inc. as a city 1884. (Calif.) Unified School District A unified school district is a school district which includes both primary school (kindergarten through middle school or junior high) and high school (grades 9-12). In Illinois, these districts are called unit school districts. |
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