Stephanie Gaines had many memorable moments during her Calabasas High School graduation ceremony last week, but the most special, she said, was receiving her diploma from her mother. Stephanie's mother is Jill Gaines, a member of the Las Virgenes Unified

Members of the Carroll County Board of Education said Wednesday they believe standardized tests should remain a graduation requirement for high school students.

By Ruth Campbell Staff Writer With five out of seven spots up for re-election this year, funding, state and federal accountability ratings, early childhood education, increased emphasis on math and science and the completion and dropout rate are just some

For most working professionals, there is a very clear life pattern. Education comes first, then an entry level position, then a climb up the company ladder until retirement.

Fifteen years ago a parent advisory group at Phoenix Union High School expressed concern about the low graduation rate for Native American students, which translated into few of them going on to college.