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CSULB grad among eight international finalists in Electrolux’s Design Lab contest

September 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Education

Matthew Schwartz, a Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) design graduate, has turned his senior project into an all-expense paid trip to London, where he will compete as one of eight finalists in Electrolux’ Design Lab 2011 with his concept of the Onda Portable Microwave.

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Kids and drivers alike must be ‘road ready’ for that first day of school

September 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Education

With the first day of school right around the corner for many children, the Signal Hill Police Department has issued the following information to remind residents to prepare their kids to arrive at school and back home safely on their first, and every, school day. At the same time, drivers need to be extra [...]

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Research shows children of highly involved parents are the most successful in school

September 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Education

After a peaceful summer, parents and children often dread the approaching school year and its seemingly inevitable homework wars. These conflicts arise when students are overwhelmed by academic demands and their parents function as taskmasters.

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Record number of LBUSD schools meet state academic goals

September 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Education

A record 82 percent of local schools met schoolwide Academic Performance Index (API) targets set by the state, despite severe cuts in public education funding in California.

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Health dept. offering Tdap vaccination to youth to prevent whooping cough

September 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Education

The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) will offer free Tdap vaccine to students in grades 7 through 12 at one more public clinic scheduled before the school year begins. The clinic is open to students in both public and private schools.

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