When Jessica Rishe gives tours of Santa Monica Alternative School House to prospective parents, she regularly explains that students don’t receive grades. There are narrative report cards, family conferences
The Educator Spotlight is a new feature in the Daily Press recognizing those who contribute to the education of local students. Educators were chosen by consulting with site PTSA (Parent
In November 2006, voters passed a $268-million bond measure to modernize facilities throughout the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
And over the last nine years, funds from Measure BB have
Malibu families have appeared reluctant to contribute to the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation's annual fundraiser, according to agency data.
Participation in the current campaign was just 8.3
Voter-backed technology and infrastructure improvements continue rolling out across the Santa Monica-Malibu school district.
The Board of Education recently approved up to $825,091 for wireless access points, telephone and
JAMS Theatre Company presents its annual spring musical, "Bye Bye Birdie," featuring two casts in four performances, with students from both John Adams Middle School and SMASH. The
The Santa Monica-Malibu school board is slated to discuss the district's oft-debated centralized fundraising system at its April 16 meeting.
Amid the home stretch of the Santa Monica-Malibu
The young students sit around the edges of the carpet, legs crossed, backs straight, eyes closed.
After instructing them to raise their hands when they hear complete silence, Stefanie Goldstein
SMASH — The Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH) is welcoming parents, teachers, students, alumni, neighbors and the community at large to their annual SuperSMASH fundraiser on May 17.
The SuperSMASH
