Children and Youth Archives

San Benito LULAC receives Ford Driving Dreams grant

Published 09/11/2019
San Benito LULAC

$10,000 awarded to help SBHS and San Andreas students graduate on time and be prepared for college.

Custom Fundraising Solutions San Jose owner Sam St.Germain (right) listens to a potential customer at the Aug. 25 mattress sale at SBHS. Photos by Becky Bonner.

Mattress sale raises money for SBHS band program

Published 09/08/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Event nets $2,800 to help with future competitions and purchases.

Children being read to during story time at the San Benito County Free Library. File photo.

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Published 09/06/2019
San Benito County Free Library

A library card opens a world of possibilities through resources and services that give students the tools to succeed in school and beyond.

Monica and Raymond Rodriguez will be honored as the 2019 YA Change Makers. Photo provided.

Youth Alliance to host Change Makers

Published 09/05/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Three community leaders to be honored.

San Benito GIVES: Youth Alliance

Published 09/01/2019
BenitoLink Staff

YA provides after school programs, youth leadership development, school based counseling, teen parent advocacy, and works with local school systems to try to incorporate restorative justice in schools.

Partnership for Children helps children like Ava get services they need. Photo provided

Nonprofits

San Benito GIVES: Partnership for Children

Published 09/01/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Working to increase access to medical care for children living with serious illnesses and support their families.

The San Benito High School Board of Trustees at an Aug. 27 meeting, where they heard from parents and a special education teacher about alleged inappropriate behavior in a classroom. Photos by John Chadwell.

Children and Youth

SBHS trustees hear criticism over alleged inappropriate behavior

Published 08/31/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Parents and a special education teacher voice dismay with school board and administrators.

Parents and educators held signs in silence at the SBHS board meeting on Aug. 14 as speakers spoke of their concerns about alleged incidents in a special ed classroom. Photo by John Chadwell.

Children and Youth

SBHS parents and educators speak out on allegations of inappropriate behavior

Published 08/19/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Special education leader vows to advocate for students who cannot speak for themselves.

Attendees tour the new classroom after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Children and Youth

Chamberlain’s opens new classroom

Published 08/14/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Keith Thompson Non-Public School serves students with complex needs.

SBHS Superintendent Shawn Tennenbaum said he wanted an opportunity for the district to share with Benitolink as much about the investigation as possible. Photo by John Chadwell.

Children and Youth

SBHS superintendent discusses claims of inappropriate behavior in special ed class

Published 08/13/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Parents have heard allegations of nude photos, a porn video, foul language and bullying, and school administrators say they can't share what actually occurred.