Placer County Local News: Education


All Local Education News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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09/01/2023
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Lake Tahoe Community College strives to provide access to education for as many people as possible with the Rising Scholar Program, which was started in order to serve aspiring scholars incarcerated in California’s correctional facilities.

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08/30/2023
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Representatives from FM3 Research detailed the results of a survey on the Western Placer Unified School District.

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08/29/2023
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks proposed legislation to help get around a court's rejection of a UC Berkeley housing plan. But even if the law is approved, its fate is in the hands of the state Supreme Court.

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08/26/2023
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Both Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Washoe County School District are thrilled to welcome students back for another year, with LTUSD’s first day of classes quickly approaching.

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08/24/2023
The federal student loan payment pause is coming to an end. Here’s how to get ready to make payments again.

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08/23/2023
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A West Park High sophomore’s first day of school took an unexpected turn after a miscommunication resulted in the student being tackled to the ground, according to his mom, Megan Bossi.

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08/10/2023
A new law allows community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees, an option for students unable to attend a four-year institution. But California State University officials are objecting to many of those proposed programs.

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08/09/2023
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Ashley Serin will take over for former principal Dr. Nicholas Richter as he heads into a new position with the Sutter County School District.

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08/09/2023
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Superintendent Kerry Callahan said the district is taking this action now to follow suit with nearby districts and city councils, such as the city of Lincoln and the Roseville Joint Union School District.

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08/09/2023
Last year California began providing free school lunches to all TK-12 students, regardless of family income. Now, with an influx of state and federal money, school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff so they can provide freshly made, healthy meals.

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08/08/2023
More than 70% of people have been exposed to medical or health-related misinformation, according to a GoodRx Health study. This means many people are struggling to tell the difference between factual information and false information.

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08/06/2023
Two recent reports on sexual harassment complaints filed against Cal State employees conclude inconsistent data collection makes it difficult to determine a reliable number.

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08/02/2023
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Rex Fortune Elementary is a STEAM school, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

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08/02/2023
Ashley Serin has been named interim principal at Roseville High School, where she previously served as the school’s assistant principal, where she will be taking over for Dr. Nicholas Richter.

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07/31/2023
President of the Douglas County school board Susan Jansen admitted she used profanity in response to public comment during the July 19 special board meeting.

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07/30/2023
Center Joint Unified School District unveiled the new Rex Fortune Elementary School—the first school to open in the district since 2005. It’s the brainchild of former superintendent Rex Fortune.

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07/25/2023
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Children who are uninsured or have Medi-Cal can attend clinics, available in Auburn and Roseville, in July, August and September by appointment.

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07/21/2023
Reno attorney Joey Gilbert wasted no time going to work after he was hired by the Douglas County School Board.

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07/20/2023
Lake Tahoe Unified School District and the South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center are partnering to build on their interrelated missions through the sharing of resources, personnel and the input of those they serve.

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07/19/2023
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The new school opens July 26 at 4601 Upland Drive in Roseville. The wife and family members of Rex Fortune, whom the school is named after, will attend.