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Teachers, students and parents urge Modesto board to keep computer literacy and prep providers
Summary
Dozens of teachers, computer literacy instructors (CLTs), parents and students told the Modesto City Schools board they oppose a district proposal to eliminate elementary computer literacy and prep-provider positions, raising concerns about CAASPP readiness, keyboarding, supervision and student safety.
A steady stream of teachers, classified staff and parents urged the Modesto City Schools Board of Trustees on Dec. 15 to halt plans that would eliminate elementary computer literacy teachers and prep providers and replace them with a restructured arts and music model.
The public-comment period, which ran more than an hour, included classroom teachers, current CLTs and student leaders who described computer literacy as a foundational program that teaches keyboarding, digital citizenship and testing navigation that supports CAASPP readiness. "The restructuring of the day will not alleviate the forever overflowing plate of an elementary educator," said Angela Long, a 36-year classroom veteran and Modesto teacher. "Trust your people who know what is best for the students they teach and love,"…
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