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Pasadena Unified School District
Transitional Kindergarten
May 9, 2017

Some smaller districts enroll younger 4-year-olds in early kindergarten

The “transitional kindergarten” program is for 4-year-olds who turn 5 after Sept. 1, the cutoff date for enrolling in regular kindergarten, and before Dec. 3. Some districts enroll even younger 4-year-olds.

Ashley Hopkinson
Testing and Accountability
April 12, 2017

High schools turning to student portfolios to assess academic progress

Across California, 34 high schools and 12 districts have formed a network to promote performance-based assessments, including portfolios. These are the end product of months of intense collaboration, research, critical thinking and multiple revisions that students typically present in their senior year.

Ashley Hopkinson
Curriculum
July 26, 2016

Elementary school students in STEM academy mingle with big-time scientists

The Pasadena elementary school received a federal grant to launch a STEM magnet program.

Nadra Nittle
Discipline
July 24, 2016

Experts say schools must do more to address early signs of sexual harassment

Unwanted sexual comments and jokes are against the law at schools, but enforcement has been minimal.

Jane Meredith Adams