Sacramento County Education Digest

The Galt Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees approved three new union contracts at its most recent meeting, as well as approving upgrades and safety updates.

More than a year of mudslinging between the higher education systems has led to delays and anger over the issue of awarding bachelor’s degrees at community colleges.

Sacramento State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, which provides accessibility to potentially millions of dollars in grants. While its Latino population has grown 38%, some students are saying the school does not live up to its self-appointed standards.

For some borrowers nationwide, student loan payments may soon be a thing of the past. That’s because the Supreme Court declined to block a class action lawsuit against predatory for-profit colleges and vocational schools, allowing a nearly $6 billion settlement to move forward.

The San Juan Unified School District announced that Woodside K-8 in Citrus Heights has been selected to be home to a program “based on the needs and interests of students, families and community members.”

According to a new report, more than 1,000 students that attend school throughout EGUSD are homeless. This includes students who are not currently in the custody of parents and are considered to be “unaccompanied youth.”

Alan Rowe’s organization, United College Action Network, was founded 35 years ago on the premise that anyone can go to college.

While California public school enrollment has dropped for the sixth consecutive year, new data shows the number of students leaving appears to be slowing down. “California has been going through demographic shifts from urban cores to outlying areas, dramatically altering demand in districts across the state,” said California Charter Schools Association President and CEO Myrna Castrejón.

Folsom Cordova Unified School District discussed what it would take to split into two districts—Rancho Cordova and Folsom—at its March 23 board meeting.

In a split vote, the Citrus Heights City Council narrowly voted in favor of forming a committee to explore the feasibility of breaking off from the San Juan Unified School District to form a new district covering Citrus Heights.

During an emergency meeting, the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board was initially split 3-3 on whether the vacant seat left by the late Steve Miller should be filled by special election or provisional appointment—but concluded with a unanimous vote to hold a special election.

Contraceptive access throughout California high schools was on the docket for Wednesday’s Senate Education Committee meeting, where people in support and opposition took the stand. If it the bill progresses — and eventually passes in the Senate — free condoms would be available to all students starting the 2024-2025 school year.

The city of Citrus Heights will be looking into funding and staffing of a school resource officer at both Mesa Verde and San Juan high schools, following a request by Vice Mayor Bret Daniels.

From Marva Collins to Gloria Ladson Billings, Black women have long sounded the alarm for educational equity and racial justice — and taken action.

Folsom Cordova Unified School District unanimously approved the launch of Alder Creek Elementary School. The new school is expected to break ground soon and be completed during the summer of 2024.

Steve Miller, who was elected to represent Citrus Heights on the San Juan school board just five months ago after serving for 17 years on the City Council, died unexpectedly March 25.

Over the last year, there have been multiple incidents in the Sacramento City Unified School District.

The trims include eliminating AP classes, some foreign language programs, and the reduction of school counselors on staff.

The City Council on March 23 will decide whether to form a new citizens’ advisory committee to examine the feasibility of a new Citrus Heights school district.

Marion Joseph died last year, but her years-long battle to improve the reading skills of California youngsters through phonics instruction lives on.

A proposed sexual health education curriculum will go before the Elk Grove Unified School District board on March 21. Trustees were originally set to vote March 7.

As part of a series on Sacramento County’s school boards, an analysis by CapRadio and the Sacramento Observer confirms that school boards in the region have an overrepresentation of white board members respective to their student populations.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay state funds to student housing because of the state’s budget deficit. Lawmakers have different ideas on what kind of compromise might be reached.

Dozens of local Black men in positions of leadership answered the call of the 100 Black Men organization to attend its 33rd annual youth and parents conference at John H. Still High School in South Sacramento.

Elk Grove Unified, which supports 68 schools, has over $100 million in COVID relief funding still available. The board recently met to discuss how best to use the money.

The California Teachers Association has consistently opposed legislation that would require dyslexia screening for all students in early grades. Yet many teachers say early intervention is key.

On the opening day of Black History Month, the College Board is making history by releasing details of its first Advanced Placement class on African American studies for high school students.

Board will hire teacher to oversee students at Galt's alternative education center. The designated adult overseeing the classroom currently does not teach course subjects.

The San Juan Unified School District board of education looks very different in 2023. Starting in November 2022, it moved to by-trustee area elections, and increased the size of the board.

A new agreement with EGEA would result in a $39.8 million increase in compensation for members, which breaks down to an average of $10,972 per member.

The Galt Joint Union High School District board signed off on an interim financial report at its Dec. 15 meeting, unanimously approving a resolution that lowered graduation credit requirements for the 2022-2023 school year.

Students nationwide face lower earnings over their lifetime because of a loss of education during the pandemic, a Stanford economist said in a recently completed study.