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Mesa Verde high school students participate in mock election
Mesa Verde Students Participate in Mock Election

Oct 27, 2026 01:28PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

For students at Mesa Verde High School, learning about elections means doing more than reading about the voting process in a textbook.

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Roseville Elks Lodge
100-Year-Old Veteran Returns to School

Oct 27, 2026 10:20AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Longtime Citrus Heights resident Emil Giusti, a 100-year-old U.S. Army veteran of the World War II Pacific campaign, returned last week to the former Sylvan School.

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San Juan Unified School District
San Juan Unified Enrollment Opens Nov. 2

Oct 27, 2026 10:03AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Planning for the 2027-28 school year? Mark your calendar!

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Community Convening
Collective Commitment Builds Paths for Student Success

Oct 26, 2026 10:25AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Community Convening Focuses on Feedback and Support Actions

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El Futuro Scholarship Winner
Jennifer Contreras Named 2026 El Futuro Scholarship Winner

Oct 19, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

In front of a sold-out crowd at Heart Health Park on Noche Latina, Republic FC and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated Jennifer Contreras as the recipient of the 2026 El Futuro Scholarship.

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Future Voters Cast Ballots in 2026 Statewide Mock Election

Oct 19, 2026 11:31AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Democracy comes alive when youth transition from classroom instruction to hands-on civic participation.

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The San Juan High classroom modernization project
Science Classrooms Take Shape

Oct 13, 2026 11:26AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Construction of new science classrooms within Building B of San Juan High School on Greenback Lane is moving toward scheduled completion before the start of the 2027-28 school year.

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Dolly Parton
Hello, Dolly – Let’s Do It!

Sep 28, 2026 11:38AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

More than 1200 teenage girls last week flocked to the Aerospace Museum of California’s annual 'We Can Do It Together' open days.

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Celebrating Early Literacy, Family Support and Dolly Parton’s Legacy

Sep 28, 2026 10:09AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Just one year after launching in August 2025, the Sacramento County Imagination Library has reached a remarkable milestone: Nearly 10,000 children from birth to age five are now enrolled and receiving free, high-quality books each month.

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Meet the Inaugural Next Gen STEM Scholarship Winner

Sep 28, 2026 10:04AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

During the Sept. 12 Back to School Night match, Republic FC teamed up with The PG&E Corporation Foundation to recognize the first-ever Next Gen STEM Scholarship recipient.

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Sacramento County Board of Education Seeks to Fill Vacancy

Sep 21, 2026 10:38AM ● By Sacramento County Board of Education News Release

Applications for Trustee Area 6 Vacancy due Oct. 6

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Council Approves Building Improvements at FieldHaven Site

Sep 15, 2026 10:39AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Issues Proclamations for the Month of September

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County Superintendent Seeks Viable SCUSD Fiscal Recovery Plan

Aug 31, 2026 04:13PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Letters outline immediate cash needs path to long-term fiscal stability

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PCOE Celebrates Outstanding Employees of the Year

Aug 26, 2026 10:53AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Seven Placer County Office of Education Staff Members Honored for Their Exceptional Dedication and Impact

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Two Sacramento County Teachers of the Year Announced

Aug 25, 2026 01:03PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Educators from Dudley Elementary and Galt High Advance to State Level

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Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship
Meet the 2026 Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient

Aug 24, 2026 01:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On Saturday Aug. 15, Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria recognized the Indigenous Future Scholars winner Gianna Azbill during Native American Heritage Night.

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Sacramento Superior Court Judges Accept Statewide Outreach Challenge to Connect with Students

Aug 17, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento County teachers who are interested in bringing civics to their K-12 classrooms this school year are invited to connect with the Sacramento Superior Court.

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School Year
New School Year Sees SCOE Focused on Literacy, Student Success

Aug 17, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Training Focuses Staff on Culture and Collective Responsibility

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SCOE Chief Administrator, Human Resources
Will Pope Named SCOE Chief Administrator, Human Resources

Aug 17, 2026 12:26PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Experienced Human Resources and School-Site Administrator Joins SCOE

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Back to School, Ready to Serve

Aug 11, 2026 11:56AM ● By MariJane Lopez Taff Mayor, City of Citrus Heights

As Citrus Heights students head back to school, it is a timely reminder that one of the most important ways we can serve the next generation is by listening to them.

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Community Observes National Night Out

Aug 11, 2026 11:45AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Neighborhoods throughout the city of Citrus Heights came together Tuesday, Aug. 4 for National Night Out

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Home is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care

Aug 11, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

What is home? For many of us, we will say an address or point to a neighborhood on a map.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year
CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year

Aug 10, 2026 10:58AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Teachers play a vital role in helping students learn, grow and thrive. Through expertise, creativity, resilience and compassion, they create safe and inclusive learning environments where students feel connected, valued and empowered to succeed.

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A Starting Point

Aug 04, 2026 11:18AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

How San Juan Unified's Early Head Start Program Prepared the Fowler Family

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Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Statement Regarding Sacramento City Unified School District

Aug 03, 2026 09:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Today, Fiscal Advisor Luz Cázares appointed by the Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools to support the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) has acted to rescind the SCUSD Board’s action on July 30 to approve an agreement between SCUSD and the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA).

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More Than a College

Jul 28, 2026 09:32AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

ARC highlights its impact on students and the region

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Sacramento County Board of Education selected its officers
Board Elects 2026-27 Officers, Welcomes New Trustees

Jul 27, 2026 12:27PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Newly Elected Trustees, Re-Elected Incumbent to Serve Four-Year Terms

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San Juan High Shool Building B
San Juan High Begins Science Classroom Modernization

Jul 21, 2026 04:43PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Work crews have begun demolishing classrooms in the science wing at San Juan High School as part of a $15 million modernization project.

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day
Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum
California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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smartphone
Away for the Day

Jul 20, 2026 01:21PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

To support student learning and well-being, the San Juan Unified Board of Education recently approved revisions to the district's mobile device policy that will require personal mobile devices to be restricted for the entire school day at elementary, K-8 and middle schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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San Juan Unified Updates E-Transportation Guidelines to Support Student Safety

Jul 06, 2026 04:15PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

As electric bikes (e-bikes), scooters and other forms of e-transportation become increasingly popular among students, the San Juan Unified Board of Education approved updated guidelines designed to support student and staff safety on school campuses on June 23.

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Students Honored with Scholarships from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Jul 06, 2026 03:37PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has awarded $207,750 in college scholarships to 245 students, including six from Sacramento County, through its 2026 Member Education Award scholarship program.

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