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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: Crime, Law and Justice, Teaching and Learning, Education, High Schools, Schools
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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: Lifestyle and Leisure, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Lotteries
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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: Teaching and Learning, School Examinations, Teachers, Standardized Testing
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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: Google+, Twitter, Inc., Shootings, Crime, Law and Justice, Teaching and Learning
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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...
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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: Finance, Politics, Teaching and Learning, PTA, Elections
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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: Teaching and Learning, Health and Safety at School
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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: Teaching and Learning, Teachers
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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: Lifestyle and Leisure, Teaching and Learning, Lotteries
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Marcus LoVett Jr. leaving Providence High School
Marcus LoVett Jr., one of the most highly touted sophomore boys' basketball players in the country, has left Providence High, head of school Joe Sciuto said Friday in a statement. Earlier this month, LoVett, the reigning All-Area Boys' Basketball Player...
Tags: California Interscholastic Federation, High School Sports, Teaching and Learning, High Schools, Schools
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Burbank Unified awaits final impact of state budget outlook
Local school officials are still uncertain about how the state budget — and rosier financial forecasts — will impact Burbank Unified next year. A new funding formula proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown could bring a 5% — or $2.7 billion...
Tags: Finance, Environmental Issues, Budgets and Budgeting, Teaching and Learning, Energy Saving
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Jordan Middle School's A students are rewarded with pancakes
Straight-A student Rami Makarem, 11, had three words to say as his fork was poised over two pancakes on the paper plate Friday morning before class. “They taste delicious,” said the Jordan Middle School sixth-grader. The event was the annual...
Tags: Pancakes, Lifestyle and Leisure, Teaching and Learning, Foods and Beverages, Science and Technology
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