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John Burroughs High School choir teams sing songs of success
Look no further than John Burroughs High School to find the national grand champions of all high school choirs in the United States. After months — and for some students, years — of work, two choir teams at John Burroughs High School secured...
Tags: Entertainment, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, High Schools, Judges
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New dual-language immersion class could be a boon
Fifteen students remain on a waiting list for Burbank Unified’s first Spanish dual-language immersion program after a lottery held April 22 determined the 29 students who won seats in the class. Beginning this fall, students in a kindergarten...Tags: Lotteries, Teachers, Lifestyle and Leisure, Students
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Burbank school's test scores under investigation
A McKinley Elementary teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a third-grade student reported that the teacher helped a class answer questions on state standardized tests this week. Burbank Unified Supt. Jan Britz, who made the announcement...Tags: Standardized Testing, Teachers, Students, School Examinations
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Burbank student arrested after allegedly posting threats to Twitter
A 16-year-old male student who allegedly threatened another student on Twitter while referring to past school shootings was arrested Tuesday, Burbank police said. The John Burroughs High School student was arrested on suspicion of making terrorist...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Police Arrests, Twitter, Inc., Crimes, Shootings
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Charlene Tabet, Larry Applebaum make the grade
Charlene Tabet, who benefited mightily from outside spending in the Burbank Unified school board race, handily won a seat Tuesday, joining incumbent Larry Applebaum as the two top vote-getters. Of the 11,123 ballots cast, Applebaum claimed 5,858 while...
Tags: Elections, Teachers, Michelle Rhee, Politics
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Burbank students restore convertible Beetle in time for city parade
It took them eight months, but students at Luther Burbank Middle School have successfully restored a once-dilapidated 1979 Volkswagen convertible Beetle into “The Luther Mobile” for its debut Saturday at Burbank on Parade. Teacher Joe Reed...
Tags: Volkswagen, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Students, Education, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
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Burbank school board candidates explain why they should be elected
The four candidates running for Burbank Unified school board outline why they're the best choice. Steve Ferguson Age: 24 Profession: Principal of CF Political and Media Strategies As a candidate for school board, I believe that it is important...Tags: Elections, PTA, Mutual Funds, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Youssef moves onward
After spending 10 years at Burbank High School, Principal Hani Youssef will leave his post to become director of safety and student services for Burbank Unified. But leaving the school to work at the district's headquarters is bittersweet for Youssef....Tags: Health and Safety at School, Students
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Burbank school board candidates discuss range of issues at forum
The four remaining Burbank Unified school board candidates addressed bullying, Measure S spending and district hurdles Thursday morning during a forum hosted by the Burbank Assn. of Realtors. On bullying, incumbent Larry Applebaum said the expanding...Tags: Teachers, Students
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Outside cash hits Burbank schools race
Spending by political action committees has become increasingly common in Burbank city and school board races this year, apparently catching the candidates who benefited from that spending off guard. School board candidates David Dobson and Charlene...Tags: Elections, Food Industry, Google Inc., Primaries, Academic Progress
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Disney Elementary to debut dual-language immersion class
This post has been corrected. See details below. Beginning this fall, a 30-student kindergarten class at Disney Elementary will spend 80% of their day speaking and learning in Spanish as part of a new dual-language immersion program being launched by...Tags: Lotteries, Lifestyle and Leisure, Students
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Jordan Middle School volunteers dedicate garden to beloved former Principal Betty Steinkolk
Jordan Middle School volunteers were up early Saturday morning building tables and benches or setting plants in neat rows for the Betty Steinkolk Literacy Patio and Garden, dedicated to the beloved former principal who died in 2009. The 3 p.m. ribbon-...
Tags: Arts, Teachers, Education
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