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Season 2 of the ABC sitcom solidifies the bonds between the two male teachers -- and the conspiracy-minded school janitor. And, as it turns out, for the actors who play them.
June 6, 2023
California
Students in a Compton school are halfway to reading 60,000 books in six months--enough to create a stack as high as the Empire State Building. Motivating them are incentives, such as the principal’s promise to dye her hair green if they succeed.
Jan. 16, 2000
Despite pleas from some parents for more emphasis on the basics of learning, the school board tonight will consider dropping the designation “fundamental” for one elementary campus.
April 8, 1997
Education: First ranking of public campuses, based on Stanford 9 test, shows 88% fell below target, with L.A. faring dismally. Davis hails ‘era of accountability.’
Jan. 26, 2000
Six years after the Bellflower Unified School District closed half of its 16 schools to cope with declining enrollment, the district now faces a steady enrollment increase in its elementary schools that may prompt district officials to reorganize the schools, according to a superintendent’s report.
Jan. 11, 1987
The alternative education programs at Monte Vista School are staying put, at least for now.
May 22, 1997
Education: The students read 17 million pages in six months after Gov. Davis issued a challenge last fall.
May 18, 2000
After a packed marathon public hearing in which parents and students decried proposed budget cuts, the San Diego city school board late Tuesday said it will retain several minor sports and will restore a substantial portion of the gifted-education program, which had been targeted for reduction.
Feb. 25, 1987
Education: ‘Language maintenance’ program in Santa Ana builds skills in Spanish while gradually introducing English to the mostly Latino students. Families, faculty are united behind the curriculum.
Oct. 6, 1997
The Bellflower Unified School District will reopen an elementary campus next fall to accommodate a projected enrollment increase in the district’s seven elementary schools.
Feb. 19, 1987