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Overfelt High School
Podcast
February 10, 2022

The challenge of being a principal during Covid

Principals share how they're coping and what could help them and the teachers who work with them to stay in the profession.

EdSource staff
College Readiness
April 16, 2021

New micro-scholarships in San Jose build bank accounts and mindsets for college

Mayor Sam Liccardo raises $6 million to pilot innovative program in which small “scholar dollar” awards can add up to $5,000 by graduation.

John Fensterwald
Student Well-Being
June 2, 2016

What's in a name? Everything, at California high school graduation

Students value the extra effort that teachers take to pronounce their names.

John Fensterwald
Local Control Funding Formula
May 5, 2015

Students get piece of the action after seeking a say in budget

San Jose principal took a chance based on trust.

John Fensterwald
The Common Core Challenge
April 14, 2015

'We were all anticipating the challenges' of Common Core

Vito Chiala is principal of Overfelt High School in San Jose.

Laurie Udesky