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From EdSource:     Critical thinking key indicator of college and career readiness   New Survey Reveals Teacher Attitudes Toward Major Goal of Education Reforms   A survey by EdSource, in partnership with the California Teachers Association , provides new insights into teacher attitudes toward preparing students for college and careers, a principal goal of major education reforms being implemented in California, including the Common Core State Standards.   Of the 1,000 teachers surveyed, 95 percent support setting college and career readiness as the goal for the state's students. The teachers surveyed also said they felt critical thinking skills are a far more important indicator of college readiness than standardized test scores.   But teachers also expressed a need for a clearer definition of what constitutes "college and career readiness" and for greater professional development to support these goals. The survey also found that teachers' confidence in the attainab

Source: The Atlantic As more people move into rentals and fewer people move out, low vacancy rates have meant skyrocketing prices. Add in years of stagnant wages, and it’s easy to comprehend why affording rent is becoming a more difficult prospect for many families. And according to a new report, things may only get worse in the decade to come. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and Enterprise Community Partners report that the rental population in the U.S. will climb by about 4 million people. They also expect the number of severely rent-burdened Americans (those paying 50 percent or more) to increase by 11 percent over the decade, to over 13 million people in 2025. That does not bode well for Americans trying to build their savings so that they can afford a down payment on a home. Read the full story   - S unil Sethi SUNIL SETHI REAL ESTATE Helping Families Find Homes with Great Schools in Fremont, Newark and Union City. Property Search | Featured Listing | Neighborhood

    From: Fre Saturday September 19, 2015, 9:00 AM Fremont Police Department (CA) Community: Alameda County Public Health Department Notification of Rabid Bat        Press Release from the Alameda County Public Health Department                             September 18, 2015                                               Contact:  PIO Mikael Wagner    Rabid Bat Found in 100-300 Block of Washington Boulevard, Fremont An ill bat that was found on the ground in the 100-300 block of Washington Boulevard in Fremont has tested positive for rabies. The bat was first noticed and picked up by a private citizen at 8:45 am on September 16. The bat was retrieved by the Alameda County Vector Control Services and was tested for rabies by the Alameda County Public Health Laboratory.  Any person or pet that touched this bat may have been exposed to rabies. Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that affects the brain and the nervous system. It can be prevented if the exposed person or animal rece

Thursday September 17, 2015, 9:05 AM Fremont Police Department (CA) Community: Special Event Friday Night in Downtown - Fremont Street Eats, Outdoor Movie and the 50 Tour: Champions of the Bay Dear Sunil Sethi, Downtown Date Night at Fremont Street Eats Featuring the 50 Tour: Champions of the Bay   Join the City of Fremont, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, and The Food Truck Mafia for Downtown Date Night at Fremont Street Eats on Friday, September 18 starting at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun night out on the town complete with a delicious variety of gourmet food trucks, the 50 Tour, which will feature eight Vince Lombardi trophies, and at sunset, an outdoor movie  "Remember the Titans"  (PG) on the big screen (bring your chairs)!  Downtown Date Night and Fremont Street Eats are free to the public and will be held on Liberty Street at Capitol Avenue, near City Hall. For more information about the event, visit  www.fremont.gov/downtowndatenight  and for more information about the 50 Tour,

Just got this from the Principal at Thornton: Dear Thornton Community: Today, September 9 th , the State of California released the results of the 2015 CAASP which your child may have taken in the spring of 2015.  The results released will reflect school and district performance from around the state. Reports for individual students will be mailed to FUSD families later this month. The Department of Education has made a video available to help parents interpret their child’s results. To see the video, click here , or visit the home page of the FUSD website at www.fusd.k12.ca.us (Spanish and Mandarin versions available). For a full summary of CAASPP results, click here or visit http://caaspp.cde.ca.gov/ .  I will keep you updated as the information comes in.  Overall, Thornton did well and we now have a starting point to grow from.  I plan to work with the PTSA and plan an evening on campus in which we will answer questions and go over what the scores mean. Stay tuned!! Sincerely, Mr.

 

  "E-NEWS" News From the New Haven Unified School District   Memorial Services for Long-Time Logan Math Teacher Cathy Staib Cathy Staib passed away peacefully on September 2, 2015.  Ms. Staib was a member of Logan High's math department, was energetic & full of life, and always had a great story to share.    Services will be held on Wednesday, September 16, at 5:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Fremont (41933 Blacow Road); with a reception to follow soon after.   Back to School Nights Start Tomorrow for New Haven Schools Most district elementary schools will host their annual Back to School Nights tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th.  Start times are as follows: Alvarado Elementary; 5:30 pm Eastin Elementary; 5:30 pm Emanuele Elementary; 5:45 pm Hillview Crest Elementary; 5:00 pm Kitayama Elementary; 5:30 pm Pioneer Elementary; 6:00 pm Please see your school's website for more detailed information regarding the evening.  Searles Elementary will not be hosting a tr

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I hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate inventory interesting. The table represents aggregated values based on MLS data for the specified date. Housing Inventory Snapshot August 31, 2015   Average List Price 30 Days Trend Median List Price 30 Days Trend Average DOM: active/sold 30 Days Trend Number of Listings Alameda County, CA Single Family under $1M $636,257 1.05% $649,000 1.56% 35 -1 863 Single Family over $1M $1,839,959 2.09% $1,528,888 0.00% 75 12 255 Condo/Townhome under $600K $436,081 -1.15% $449,000 -0.22% 36 3 232 Condo/Townhome over $600K $738,864 -3.11% $700,000 -0.83% 27 8 71 San Mateo County, CA Single Family under $1M $802,040 1.29% $799,000 0.50% 35 / 21 2 / 4 129 Single Family over $1M $4,177,417 -1.35% $2,288,800 6.51% 76 / 16 3 / -3 273 Condo/Townhome under $600K $482,379 -2.25% $494,000 -1.00% 29 / 14 4 / 2 26 Condo/Townhome over $600K $1,111,612 0.49% $829,000 -10.86% 41 / 14 4 / -1 50 Santa Clara County, CA Single Family under $1M $752,18