805-485-3111

Education and the American Dream links 3.31.13

Education and the American Dream links 3.31.13
Education and the American Dream links Hunted on google  3.31.13 http://www.sidneyherald.com/opinion/columnists/education-and-the-american-dream/article_0abdb90c-3e78-11e2-b9cc-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=print Montana legislator writes about the need for quality. http://on.aol.com/video/amplifys-ceo-on-education-and-the-american-dream-517646794 amplify ceo’s thoughts on education and the American dream with wall street journal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLyAnawoE8k video by professor U.w bothell http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nitin-nohria/social-mobility-america_b_2113933.html the Dean of Harvard’s business school shares his perspective http://www.c-spanvideo.org/clip/4173016…
American Equation
The American Myth of Social Mobility
The American Myth of Social Mobility is an article that draws on recent data to point out that while Americans believe our country provides the greatest opportunity to go from rags to riches.. the facts do not bear this out now. Many other wealthy countries have more social mobility than…
American Equation
A Family Affair
A Family Affair: Intergenerational Social Mobility across OECD Countries is an excellent chapter of research exploring issues related to the American Dream and how it compares to other countries in terms of people’s ability to do better economically than their parents.
American Equation
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
District Board MeetingsRio School District Board Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1800 Solar Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036. Below are the proposed meeting dates.  Please note that two meetings are necessary in June due to budgets and there…
2013-2014 Registration
Registration packets for the 2013-2014 school year are now available. You may print out the packet and return the completed forms to your child’s school.
District News
Chasing the same dream,climbing different ladders: economic mobility in the United States and Canada.This study examines the American Dream and the Canadian Dream and finds some amazing commonalities in both opinions, beliefs, and economics. It also finds some thought provoking differences.
American Equation
This site will look at research and economic and social data to explore the economic facts and human perceptions and opinions on issues related to the American Equation, the American Dream, and the role American Public Schools play in in both shaping and being shaped by public policy and public…
American Equation
This site will explore different opinions about the American Dream and its current condition.
American Equation
This new site will explore the American Equation; American Education + Hard work = The American Dream.
American Equation
Spring Break
The Rio School District is going on a Spring Break for two weeks, the last week of March and the first week of April. We hope that each student, each family, and each employee is able to take the time to rest, renew, recharge, relax, and then return to school…
Superintendent Blog
Loss of a Great Local Educator; Deloris Carn
Recently, I received some very sad news, that a mentor, colleague, and friend, Deloris Carn had passed away. I am so sad I did not get a chance to talk and have lunch with her in the few months since she had moved from Oxnard to the East Coast. Ms.…
Superintendent Blog
RSD Board Meeting
Closed Session 5:00pm Open Session 6:00pm To view the agenda, please click the link below   [prettyfilelist type=”pdf,xls,doc,zip,ppt,img,mp3″ filestoshow=”2911,” thispostonly=”true” hidefilter=”true” hidesort=”true” hidesearch=”true” filesPerPage=”3″]
District News
Special Education
Rio School District has a continuum of special education options available to students identified as individuals with special needs. Specialized Academic Instruction, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Adaptive P.E., Orientation and Mobility, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing are among services available to students, when such services are deemed necessary. The Rio…
Pupil Personnel Services Staff
Rebecca RochaDirector of Student Services(805) 485-3111 Oversees: 504s Mental Health and Wellness Programs MTSS Student Discipline Attendance/ School Attendance Review Board School Health Programs School Counseling Programs Homeless and Foster Youth Programs Erika JohnsonDirector of Pupil Personnel Services Department(805) 485-1442 Oversees: Special Education 504 Response to Intervention Suspensions/Expulsions Attendance/School Attendance…
Pupil Personnel Services
The Pupil Personnel Services Department provides support for students who need specialized services in the Rio School District’s eight schools. Where We Help Special education teachers School psychologists Speech and language pathologists Occupational therapists Adaptive physical education teachers Home/Hospital teachers School counselors School nurse Behavior/social skills specialists Office and clerical…
Institutions for Higher Education
The Rio School District partners with many Institutions of Higher Education.  Below is a list of the surrounding Universities with a direct link to the Institution’s education program. APU – Azusa Pacifica University Azusa Pacifica University 901 E. Alosta Ave.; P.O Box 7000 Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 969-3434 http://www.apu.edu/education/ CLU…
Salary Schedules
CertifiedCertificated Management Salary Schedule Certificated Teacher Salary Schedule ClassifiedClassified Management Salary Schedule Classified Salary Schedule Confidential Salary ScheduleConfidential Management Salary Schedule
Teacher Credentialing
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing All certificated employees are responsible for maintaining a current California teaching credential. For your convenience, you may renew your credential online by clicking on the following link: Renew your credential
Job Openings
Rio District Job OpeningsThe District is committed to hiring the best applicants by recruiting locally and nationally through www.EdJoin.org. The EdJoin system allows applicants to submit applications online using the Internet. If you possess the qualifications for a position and are interested in joining a District that believes in meeting…
Frontline Education (AESOP)
The District uses FRONTLINE EDUCATION, formerly known as AESOP, an automated substitute employee calling system, to meet its temporary staffing needs when employees are absent due to a short- or long-term leave, or to attend professional development activities. This system may be accessed by employees and substitute employees online by…
Human Resources Staff
Tiffany Morse, Ph.DAssistant Superintendent of School and Systems Improvement(805) 485-3111 ext. 2113 Chief Negotiator for Negotiations with Certificated and Classified Associations Enrollment and Staffing projections/monitoring Professional development programs for classified and administrative personnel Monitor compliance with Education Code, Labor Law, Government Code, Credentialing, and other laws and regulations regarding employment…
Human Resources
Tiffany Morse, Ph.DAssistant Superintendent of School and Systems ImprovementThe Human Resources Division Belief Statement “We believe we must attract and retain competent and qualified personnel who believe in the importance of relationships and his/her correlation with student achievement” Mission Statement The mission of the division is to attract, train, and…
Applications and Forms
Online Meal ApplicationsWe are pleased to inform you that the Rio School District will continue to offer meals at no cost.  NO Free and Reduced Price School Meal Applications are required.  All students will be provided a healthy breakfast and lunch each school day at no charge regardless of household…

BLOG CATEGORIES

Academic Calendar 1
After School Program 2
American Equation 12
Art Lessons 21
Books 2
Catchin‘ the Five C’s 1
Chess Club 3
Child Nutrition Services 12
Citizen’s Oversight Committee 1
Colloquium 2
Common Core Standards 11
Common Core Standards Resources 3
COVID 19 15
Current Events 1
District News 184
Dr. V’s Tech Blog 1
Drama 13
Drama Lessons 11
Dual Immersion Academy 2
Featured Videos 124
GATE 4
Harvest of the Month 12
Hip Hop Mindset 5
History Harvest 17
IBID 1
Images 1
Learning Garden 2
Links 3
Math Lessons 5
Migrant Education 4
Music Lessons & Tutorials 9
NFL 2
Poetry 52
Programs and Projects 71
Public Hearings 30
Pupil Personnel Services 7
Rio Artists 22
Rio District Board 1
Rio Music 20
Rio Writers 41
Science Carnival 1
Skoolcade 3
Sounds 5
Summer Drama Camp 2
Summer Science Academy 5
Summer Writers Camp 1
Superintendent Blog 126
Technology news 3
Texts 25
The Rio Indigenous Project 1
The River Project 3
Trout In The Classroom 2
Uncategorized 21
VCSTEAMN 8
Videos 8
Virtual Cook Night 1
Words 3
Skip to content