After much controversy, a decision has been made. Teach Elementary, an accelerated school in California, will remain open. This outcome was decided after more than one meeting was held where the general public voiced strong opinions. Some changes may occur, but the school will not be closed. Teach Elementary is part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District in San Luis Obispo, California. It is the only accelerated learning school in the entire district. Students who attend Teach are in the 4th through 6th grades. The school accepts all students, and is not exclusive to those who require gifted … Continue reading →

In California, a public school district is interested in closing the only school that meets the needs of GATE students. The reasoning has to do with overcrowding and different philosophical views on education. It appears that the school district is not quite following the guidelines it is supposed to before closing a school. Teach Elementary is part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which is located in San Luis Obispo, California. It is the only accelerated learning school in the entire district. Students who attend Teach are in the 4th through 6th grades. The school accepts all students, … Continue reading →

A school district in California is considering closing an accelerated school. There was a meeting held where people could voice their opinions about why they thought the school should be closed, and why they thought the school should be saved. Things were revealed that are rather shocking. Teach Elementary is part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, in San Luis Obispo, California. It is a magnet school that is for academically accelerated students who are in the 4th through 6th grades. Specialized electives are taught by volunteers (who often are parents of students who attend the school). The … Continue reading →