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Happy Trails: Where to Hike in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has long attracted nature lovers from across the world. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, the [...]
Food Bank of Nevada County
Listed under: Agriculture, Food & Gardening Community Service & Support
From The Union...
Library Seeks Stable Funding
The San Juan Ridge Community Library has requested a funding commitment from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.
From EdSource...
Rural Counties Far From Universities Struggle to Recruit Teachers
Nine counties located more than an hour away from universities with teacher preparation programs face particular difficulties.
From California Healthline...
Paris Hilton Speaks Up for Californiaâs âTroubledâ Teens
Heiress Paris Hilton is on a mission to shine a light on the "troubled teen industry," a largely unregulated multibillion-dollar industry that is gaining public scrutiny for alleged abuse of vulnerable youths.
From YubaNet...
Nevada City Hosts 3rd Annual Earth Fest Street Fair
The 3rd annual Nevada City Earth Fest Street Fair will is taking place downtown on Sunday, April 21 from 11AM - 5PM.
Community Forum to Focus on Local Media
Leaders from YubaNet, KNCO and The Union will discuss the future of local media and other topics at the Nevada County Community Forum on Friday, April 19th 10:30 - 11:30AM.
Bill to Mandate âScience of Readingâ in California Schools Faces Teachers Union Opposition
The move puts the fate of AB 2222 in question, but supporters insist that there is room to negotiate changes that can help tackle the state's literacy crisis.
From CalMatters...
Californiaâs Disabled Students Left Behind During Emergencies: âThey Just Werenât Ready for Someone Like Meâ
After bringing his story all the way to the University of California Board of Regents, a disabled UC Berkeley student has prompted the UC to ensure emergency evacuation chairs are in every multi-storied building in the 10-university system.
Q&A: How the 50-Year-Old Case That Transformed English Learner Education Began
An interview with Lucinda Lee Katz, the first grade teacher of the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case Lau vs. Nichols.
Fewer Students, Higher Absenteeism Affect California Public School Financing
Californiaâs public schools depend on state aid for the lionâs share of their operational income. Two trends â declining enrollment and high absenteeism â are creating financial headaches.
New Website Features Information on Care of Backyard Chickens, Sheep, Goats
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources advisors has published a new website with information resources for small acreage landowners raising livestock.
California Schools Gained Billions During COVID-19. Now the Money is Running Out
California schools got $23.4 billion in federal pandemic relief money. Low-income schools that got the most may be hardest hit when the funds expire this year.
What California College Students Think About Online Classes
EdSource asked students at California colleges and universities why they are choosing between online or in-person options.
Classroom Fight Ramps Up in CA Election
On one side: Equality California, the nationâs largest statewide LGBTQ advocacy group. On the other side: Protect Kids California, a parents rights organization.
Property-Poor Districts Demand Fairer Funding for School Facilities
Lawyers representing organizations in property-poor school districts are pressing Gavin Newsom and legislators over a school bond for the November ballot.
Research: Immigration Enforcement Hinders Education; Schools Offer Support
Immigration enforcement lowers studentsâ ability to succeed academically and negatively affects their overall learning experience.
Cinderella Project Moves; Grand Opening Feb. 24
Bright Futures for Youthâs Nevada County Cinderella Project, which provides dresses, tuxedos and other formal clothes to students, has moved to a space inside Sammieâs Nifty Thrift Shop in Grass Valley.
Arts Education Takes Flight Outdoors in Mariposa County
Teachers and students tap into a native tradition in which art and nature have always been inextricably linked.
Researchers Shed Light on River Resiliency to Flooding
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno have completed a study examining how river ecosystems recover following floods, using data from oxygen sensors to estimate growth in aquatic plants and algae.
Academic Rigor Versus Cultural Relevance Is a False Choice
By reframing them as mutually reinforcing rather than mutually exclusive, we can transform education for every child.
New California Teaching Standards Increase Focus on Family Engagement, Social-Emotional Learning
The state is to implement long-awaited new guidelines in 2025 despite some calls for a yearâs delay.
From San Joaquin Valley Sun...
UC Merced to Feature on âThe College Tourâ Show
UC Merced will be highlighted on an Amazon Prime show that showcases universities around the world.
Strategic, Sustainable Residencies Can Help Solve the Teacher Shortage
If educator candidates are paid a living wage and receive plenty of support, they are more likely to remain in the profession.
FAFSA Delays Are Leaving Students in Limbo. California Campuses Donât Expect Help
California colleges doubt the U.S. Department of Educationâs plans will do much to help campuses struggling with delays in awarding financial aid.
From CapPublicRadio...
California Universities Are Required to Offer Students Abortion Pills. A Lot Just Donât Mention It
One year after California became the first state to require its public universities to provide the abortion pill to students, basic information on where or how students can obtain the medication is lacking.
Aspiring Bilingual Teachers Gain New Perspectives by Crossing the Border
San Diego Stateâs Dual Language & English Learner Education department requires students in the credential program to visit schools in Tijuana.
Nevada County Opens Bear River Library with Increased Hours
Nevada County officials welcomed the community and opened the doors to the new Bear River Library location at 11010 Combie Road in Auburn.
From Los Angeles Times...
CSU Plans to Expand Student Grants to Cover Full Tuition and Living Expenses
The financial aid expansion is aimed at making good on a pledge last fall when trustees approve a tuition hike.
Advice From Former Superintendents on Retaining Those Still on the Job
Five former California superintendents shared potential solutions for reducing the increasing turnover rate in their profession.
Should State Government Jobs Require a College Degree? Why California Is Rethinking Its Rules
California is removing degree requirements from jobs, but state leaders differ about the right approach.
Vocational Training Programs for Special Education Students Teach Work, Life Skills
Districts are trying to create or expand vocational training programs that âintegrateâ students with disabilities into careers and into society.
Gov. Newsomâs Budget Proposal Calls for Expanding Arts Ed Pathway
The proposal aims to help working artists become arts teachers in elementary schools.
Education Department Says It Will Fix Its $1.8 Billion FAFSA Mistake
Families have a lot of questions right now about how much help theyâll get paying for collegeâquestions that financial aid offices canât yet answer.
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