With program in limbo, Merced parents face childcare shortage

Merced Sun-Star – February 21, 2017

"An extended-day program for students in the Merced City School District faces possible elimination for a second time as officials say they need to raise rates to cover expenses..."

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Districts must respond to parents, engage students

Merced Sun-Star Letter to the editor – September 29, 2016

"Re 'Education: We’re in this together, parents' (Page 7B, Sept. 24): Sara Sandrik is right: Parents play a vital role in our public elementary school district as stewards of their children’s education outside of the classroom..."

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Board votes to keep childcare program

Merced Sun-Star – May 18, 2016

"After hearing parents plead for more child care options, officials of the Merced City School District voted to continue a before- and after-school program that had been on the chopping block due to funding pressures..."

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