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Campus reports: December 3, 2008

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
more Education: K-12

University graduates in U.S. decline

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
The United States, once a world leader in producing university graduates, is falling behind other countries in getting students ready for, into and through college. Beyond that, there is still a significant gap in who goes to college and who doesn't — a gap based on race, income and geography. Full story »
more Education: College

Testing for reading comprehension

Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
Dear Dr. Fournier: I am a high-school counselor working with a student who is highly capable but exhibits some deficiencies in reading comprehension. Full story »
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More students are taking advantage of reduced-price meals

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
A surprising statistic awaited Bannon Creek Elementary School Principal Linda Wilkinson when she returned to school this fall: Around 425 of the school's 600 students now qualify for free and reduced-price school meals, up about 8 percent since school let out for the summer. Full story »
more Education: State and National

County students fare well in state fitness tests

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008
Ventura County students fared better than their peers statewide in an annual physical fitness test, according to results released Tuesday by the state Department of Education. Full story »
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