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Winter 2003 California Schools cover - Disappearing Act

Disappearing Act: Keeping an eye on foster kids in our schools

Because of frequent moves and delays caused by legal procedures, students in foster care often fall behind in school, which lessens their life chances. Who is accountable for making sure foster children make educational progress?

In This Issue

Building Consensus: Districts gear up to pass the 2004 school facilities bond

It’s time to get serious about building support for Proposition 55, the $12 billion school bond that will appear as Proposition 55 on the March 2004 ballot.

A conversation with … David Pollock

David Pollock is the 2003 president-elect of the California School Boards Association.

Farm Futures: Ag programs survive by reinventing themselves for the 21st century

Students at all grade levels are cultivating school gardens, composting, restoring wetlands, studying resource conservation and eating healthy lunches that feature locally grown produce as part of a growing network of farm-to-school programs.

Departments

Short takes

San Clemente High School, Brea Junior High School and Vallejo City Unified School District share their winning programs.

Up Front: Life is Beautiful: A story about a mom, a dad, four boys and … a girl?!!

Mina G. Fasulo is editor in chief of California Schools.

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