Overseers Remain Wary of Schoobrary

The oversight committee for Proposition S seeks ways to make sure that San Diego Unified can recover its money if the library project sinks.

» By EMILY ALPERT | Jun 22

Sweetwater's Miracle Worker Turned Lightning Rod

Jesus Gandara, the superintendent of Sweetwater schools, is facing down a petition to unseat him and a laundry list of complaints.

» By EMILY ALPERT | Jun 21

When Schools Pay Teachers Not to Teach

In a rare but growing practice, educators are taken out of their classrooms but stay on the payroll when allegations are aired or firing seems too costly.

» By EMILY ALPERT | Jun 30

High Hopes at Central Elementary for Small-Class Program in Limbo

Federal money could give a lifeline to a much-watched pilot program that slimmed down classes for the youngest students, showing promise at one City Heights school.

» By EMILY ALPERT | Jun 25

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• A Slow Start for the Virtual High School
• Smaller-Than-Expected Deficit Spares Arts, Athletics and Others

For Discussion

From Letters: More in Favor of Decentralizing the Schools

San Diego Unified teacher approves of decentralizing over spending more on tests, units and mettings that are not working.