EducationThis superintendent couldn’t read as a kid. Now he wants to ensure every kid can. The 74 reports Providence Superintendent Javier Montañez, who struggled to read as a child, is dedicated to enhancing literacy for all students in his district. Updated November 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Thousands remain stranded at airports following hours-long halt to US flightsUpdated November 14, 2026 at 11:55 AM
‘You silver-tongued devil’: Man reads WWII love letters his dad never told him aboutNovember 14, 2026 at 7:54 AM
ICE arrested a California professor at home. She’s affected by a new DHS policyNovember 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
EducationWhat research shows about studying techniques and recall Updated November 6, 2026 at 8:38 AM
EducationMost afterschool programs offer STEM learning, but rural students lack access Updated November 6, 2026 at 6:42 AM
EducationWhen this small town was given $1 million, child care was the top priority Updated November 6, 2026 at 6:08 AM
EducationPublic, charter, or private? How your pick changes your child’s special education rights Updated November 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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ElectionsHere’s where some college, school district races stand across Stanislaus CountyNovember 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
ElectionsModesto school districts’ bond measures need 55% to pass. Here’s what early update showsUpdated November 4, 2026 at 8:02 AM
ElectionsIn Modesto City Schools board races, incumbents likely to hold their seatsUpdated November 4, 2026 at 7:51 AM
EducationNegotiations fail between teachers union, Modesto City Schools. What happens now?Updated October 27, 2026 at 11:41 AM
CaliforniaThese are California’s best public K-8 schools, US News says. See 2027 listOctober 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationModesto’s Downey High celebrates opening of athletic center honoring longtime coachUpdated October 21, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Letters to the EditorPitman High students write letters on issues important to California youthOctober 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
CrimeRiverbank student cited on suspicion of making Beyer threat, Modesto police sayUpdated October 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM
EducationModesto’s Beyer High will have extra security Monday in wake of several student fightsUpdated October 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Letters to the EditorPitman High students urge a vote for change: Hilton for governorOctober 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Letters to the EditorPitman High School letter writers split on Proposition 38 for medical researchOctober 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Letters to the EditorTurlock students on rainy-day Prop. 2: Is it all wet or a crucial umbrella?October 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Letters to the EditorBenefits, costs of Prop. 1 on affordable housing argued by Stanislaus County studentsOctober 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM
EducationWhat are the best public schools in Stanislaus County? See new rankings for 2027Updated October 6, 2026 at 7:42 AM
EducationAmtrak has more special trains to Black history site in south Valley. At 50% offUpdated October 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
ElectionsTwo Modesto school districts have bond measures on ballot. What they’d do and costOctober 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
