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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: Teaching and Learning, Lifestyle and Leisure, Lotteries, 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: School Examinations, Teaching and Learning, Standardized Testing, Students
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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, Teaching and Learning, Michelle Rhee, Politics
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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, 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: Academic Progress, Elections, Teaching and Learning, Food Industry, Local Elections
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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: Teaching and Learning, Education, Arts
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Volunteers band together to complete new patio, garden
This post has been corrected. See details below. Jordan Middle School was a hub of activity all day Saturday as some 60 volunteers completed the literacy patio and garden dedicated to beloved former principal Betty Steinkolk, who passed away in 2009....Tags: Teaching and Learning, Education, Arts, Arts and Culture, Real Estate
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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: Science and Technology, Teaching and Learning, Lifestyle and Leisure, Education, Pancakes
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Year in Review: City manager Mike Flad leaves, Burbank sees first homicide in 3 years, Rebecca Mieliwocki recognized by Obama
A massive manhunt for a missing FBI agent, the surprise departure of the city’s chief executive, a National Teacher of the Year, tragic suicide and long-sought closure for the family of a murdered Burbank police officer. The year 2012 was full of...
Tags: Science and Technology, T-Mobile, Lorenz Hart, Trials, White House
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Two Burbank school board seats open for election
The five Burbank residents running for two open seats on the Burbank Unified school board already agree on two main goals: maintaining academic performance and incorporating more technology into the classroom. Here’s a look at the five candidates...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Political Fundraising, Elections, California State Legislature, PTA
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Teacher of the Year travels the world
Six months into her post as National Teacher of the Year, Rebecca Mieliwocki has traveled throughout California, to 11 states, and to Russia, China, Singapore and Japan. “It’s been a whirlwind,” the Burbank Unified teacher said. “...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Education, Trips and Vacations, Singapore, Travel
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Year in Review: A year of tragedy and triumph
A massive manhunt for a missing FBI agent, the surprise departure of the city's chief executive, a National Teacher of the Year, tragic suicide and long-sought closure for the family of a murdered Burbank police officer. The year 2012 was full of...
Tags: Science and Technology, T-Mobile, Lorenz Hart, Trials, White House
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