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April 10, 2013April 10, 2013
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Fontana teamwork is turning young lives around

Closing the Achievement Gap

Suspensions and expulsions were out of control in the Fontana Unified School District in 2010-11, and more than 20 percent of students did not graduate. Further complicating matters, the local police department had arrested more than 1,000 students. Clearly, the situation called for decisive action. […]

March 19, 2013March 20, 2013
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First lady calls on school leaders to help children get active

Closing the Achievement Gap

In a nationwide conference call hosted by first lady Michelle Obama and the Let’s Move! Active Schools initiative on March 19, CSBA Immediate Past President Jill Wynns and several school superintendents from across the country shared what they’re doing to encourage quality physical activity and […]