Texting That Saves Lives

Texting that Saves Lives (video)
by Nancy Lublin (Reprinted from Ted.com)

[This is our "Story of the Week", but it's so important, I wanted to make sure everyone could see it. Click below for the full story. - Ed.]

When Nancy Lublin started texting teenagers to help with her social advocacy organization, what she found was shocking -- they started texting back about their own problems, from bullying to depression to abuse...

EGUSD Tribute to Justin Kramer

EGUSD Supervisor Jake Rambo pays tribute to One of Elk Grove's sons: Soldier, Hero, and now volunteer teacher Justin Kramer.

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"The Death of Facts" - from NPR

Our recent story "EGUSD Truancy Audit - The Truth" brought a diverse set of comments, both online and off.  After all, what IS the "Truth"?

Today we are presenting one of our new "Stories of the Week" features.  "The Death of Facts In An Age of 'Truthiness'".  It's a facinating look at human relation to facts in the climate of personal bias.  You will find the same story on our side bar.

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EGUSD Truancy Audit - The Truth

Elk Grove School District is accused of “Bogus Billing” by local TV news. A black eye for our schools, but is it true?

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Elk Grove Unified School District has been called out for allegedly participating in false billing to the state. However the report is rich is sensationalism and suggestions, and weak in fact and fairness.

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The Falls: The New Meeting Center

The Elk Grove City Council votes this week on rezoning and amenities for a multimillion dollar Events Complex. But what good will that do for the City Center?

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Advertising In Our Parks?

The Cosumnes CSD's new, in-park advertising program. It's called "Season Ticket". But how will it affect our family playgrounds?

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A New Day for School Labor

The EGUSD changed their tone with Union Negotiations, and maybe their direction. Is this a New Day for School Labor?

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