Redding Stories: Education

Parents, check these ideas for your kids on a week off from school

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:56 -0000

School holidays can be a blast for kids. When you are the parent, though, it can be challenging to keep kids occupied.This Thanksgiving holiday there are plenty of things to do with your child. Students in Shasta County public schools get all week off this year. Whether you have the whole week off or just a few days, a little planning and imagination can create some great family memories.

Education briefs: Nov. 17, 2008

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:26:00 -0000

Library celebrates 'Twilight' and talesThe Redding Library will hold a pair of events this week for children and teenagers.

State budget woes could hew deep cuts in schools

rrogers@redding.com (Rob Rogers) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0000

Shasta County's public schools stand to lose millions of dollars this year if budget cuts proposed by the governor's office win approval. The governor's proposal would cut the amount schools receive for each student by $300, resulting in an $8 million loss for schools countywide. If the proposal passes, it would likely happen in January.

Education Briefs: Nov. 10, 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:53 -0000

SHASTA LAKE - Gateway Unified School District will hold an Indian Education parent meeting and potluck from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 14 of the Toyon Learning Center, 17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.

Education Briefs: Nov. 3, 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:00:57 -0000

The Shasta College Small Business Development Center and the Shasta County Arts Council will offer a workshop Thursday focusing on raising cultural awareness.

Education Briefs: Oct. 20, 2008

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:57 -0000

The Shasta-Trinity Regional Occupation Program - a local vocational education program for high school students - has been recognized by the state Department of Education's model programs and practices.

Shasta College offers shop class in east county

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:55 -0000

BURNEY - Shasta College's Intermountain Campus here will offer again its general shop/woodworking class starting Nov. 5.The class will be held at Fall River High School and run from 6 to 9:50 p.m. Wednesday evenings through March 25.

Education Briefs: Oct. 13, 2008

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:00:57 -0000

• County names its teachers of the year • Burney Elementary wins walking grant • State grant helps Lewiston school • Student musicians hold haunted house

Education Briefs: Oct. 6, 2008

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• Kids encouraged to turn in candy • Library offers goods for homeschoolers • National journalist speaks at Shasta • Seminar on starting business slated

Education Briefs: Sept. 29, 2008

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:58 -0000

• Schreder features shows for October • Parenting class set for teens • Library adds PowerPoint class • College opens new welding class

Step by step

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:44:00 -0000

Hunter Lake's blue and black Batman backpack sits on the kitchen table where Hunter works on his homework."He's got homework" said Barbara Lake, Hunter's mom. "That's new."

School News In Brief

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:06:00 -0000

First 5 offers new child care fundingFirst 5 Shasta has started offering funding specifically to licensed child care providers in the area.

School news in brief: Sept. 4

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:44:00 -0000

Schreder Planetarium will begin its new season with two shows this weekend.

Education Briefs: Aug. 28, 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:57 -0000

• Logging research contest commences • Plum Valley School looking for alumni • Schools partner to go healthy • College offers piano for working adults

Education Briefs: Aug. 21, 2008

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:00:57 -0000

• College sponsors forestry lectures • Redding-area homeschoolers meet for potluck, networking • Area cheerleaders hold a car wash fundraiser • Shasta High School reunion is scheduled for September • Shasta County Public Health offers immunization clinics

Student writers to be on KIXE through Aug.

rrogers@redding.com (Rob Rogers) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:00:53 -0000

They're ready for their close-ups.

Stories from north state students

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:00:52 -0000

Once upon a time there was a lonely little Martian named Marty. Why he was so lonely was he didn't have a friend. He had decided that he would take a trip in his little spaceship. He would set out in search of a brand new friend. Marty was flying through space when he saw a beautiful multi-colored planet. It was Earth! He said "Surely this big beautiful planet must have a nice friend for me!" So, he headed for Earth.

School News in Brief: July 31, 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:30:00 -0000

The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee for the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District is taking applications and nominations for an open seat on the group.

Education Briefs: July 24, 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:00:57 -0000

• Shasta College expands its regional fall offerings • Local YMCA readies its fall kid classes • Dunsmuir High searches for a culinary master

Education Briefs: July 17, 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:00:57 -0000

• Mervyns gives 100 kids shopping sprees • Library reading program focuses on watersheds • New Directions to Hope classes offered for teens • Redding author to teach writing at Shasta College