Back to School: Davis Joint Unified reopening plans Share Updated: 6:20 PM PDT Jul 29, 2021
The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 6:20 PM PDT Jul 29, 2021 KCRA 3 is preparing families to go back to school by compiling important information from school districts in the greater Sacramento region.Here s what the Davis Joint Unified School District told KCRA 3 about what students can expect for the beginning of the school year: Is your district planning to reopen in the fall with full-time, in-person classes for all students? Will there be any hybrid models? Yes, DJUSD plans to open the 2021-22 academic school year on Aug. 25, 2021, with five days a week in-person instruction. We also will provide our students with independent study options through our Davis School for Independent Studies (DSIS) including our new Virtual Academy, which will offer online instruction for students who choose not to return to campus for
by Mark McDermott
John Bowes, an education leader known for creative curriculum and financial expertise, has been named superintendent of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
Bowes, who is expected to be officially approved by the school board at its July 7 meeting, has served as superintendent of the Davis Joint Unified School District since 2016. Bowes also has South Bay ties, previously serving as an assistant superintendent at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Bowes will take over from Mike Matthews, who has served as MBUSD superintendent since 2010.
School Board president Jennifer Fenton said the hiring of Bowes comes at a critical time. The district lost a significant percentage of its students during the pandemic and came under fire from parents who were dissatisfied by the pace of the return to in-person instruction.
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A fifth grade student watches a lesson on her computer during school.
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A fifth grade student watches a lesson on her computer during school.
June 7, 2021
While parents and state officials are pushing to fully reopen campuses this fall, some families are fearful of sending their kids back into classrooms too soon. But options for distance learning this fall are unclear across the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he expects schools to fully reopen after the distance learning statute expires on June 30 and that students who want to continue with remote learning can pursue existing independent study plans. But some are critical of independent study. Although schools receive funding for students in independent study, some say the model has been used to push low-achieving students out of schools and lack accountability over academic experiences and outcomes for students.