Explore six recent developments and updates in Modesto-area schools
The curated articles highlight diverse developments in Modesto-area schools, emphasizing both challenges and achievements. These articles explore how schools address educational reforms, cultural activities, extracurricular involvement, academic recognition, and infrastructure development.
One article reports on music teachers who raise concerns about a district proposal that would impact visual and performing arts classes. Teachers fear that restructuring could detract from in-depth music education, have economic implications, and change teaching roles. Another article showcases students from Woodrow Elementary School celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. This event commemorates civil rights history and educates students on the significance of Ruby Bridges’ role in ending segregation. Participating students, with local leaders, walk to honor this historical impact.
NO. 1: GRANT LETS THESE STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACCESS COLLEGE CLASSES ON CAMPUS
Patterson Joint Unified School District received a $100,000 grant from the state to expand its dual enrollment program, which allows high school students to access college courses. | Published October 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Atmika Iyer
NO. 2: LOCAL HISTORIANS PUBLISH NEW EDITION OF ‘STANISTORY,’ WITH MORE INCLUSIVE HISTORY
After releasing their original updated edition of a local history textbook last year, the authors were hopeful it would be approved and used by most of the local school districts. | Published October 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Atmika Iyer
NO. 3: MODESTO STUDENTS TAKE RUN SERIOUSLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO BEATING PRINCIPAL
Every Friday afternoon at Robertson Road Elementary School in west Modesto, students leave class a little early to line up on the blacktop to do some stretches. | Published November 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Atmika Iyer
NO. 4: 3 STANISLAUS SCHOOLS LISTED ON MONEY INC’S TOP 30 HIGH SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL VALLEY
High schools in Ceres, Turlock and Riverbank made Money Inc’s list of top 30 high schools in the Central Valley.Central Valley High School placed No. | Published November 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Atmika Iyer
NO. 5: MODESTO STUDENTS’ WALK TO SCHOOL HONORS CIVIL RIGHTS ICON RUBY BRIDGES
To commemorate the struggles and successes of a civil rights icon, students at Modesto’s Woodrow Elementary School took part Friday in the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. | Published November 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Atmika Iyer
NO. 6: MODESTO CITY SCHOOLS MUSIC TEACHERS BRING CONTRACT COMPLAINT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Modesto City Schools Board of Education heard concerns from music teachers Monday night about a district proposal that would restructure the day at elementary schools. | Published November 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Atmika Iyer…