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Sacramento Children’s Museum serves as an educational space for children to explore and expand their curiosity through its “learn-by-doing” mentality.

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How We’re Helping Students Spot Violations at California Career Colleges

04/04/2025

It’s hard to find the disciplinary history of for-profit colleges regulated by California. CalMatters is making it easier.

Fight Over Phonics: Will California Require the ‘Science of Reading’ in K-12 Schools?

04/03/2025

Nearly 60% of third graders aren’t reading at grade level. A new bill would require schools to use a phonics-based approach to teach students

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Capital City Schools Are on the Verge of Expanding After-Hours Learning Programs

By Kristopher Caalim and Nancy Rodriguez Schools across Sacramento County are expanding afterschool and summer school classes, with a focus on reaching students who traditionally...

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3 Folsom-Cordova Schools Named California Distinguished Schools for 2025

FCUSD'S Mangini Ranch, Russell Ranch, and Riverview STEM Academy make prestigious list

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Crocker Art Museum’s Javier Plasencia on the Benefits of Arts Education and Accessibility in Sacramento

By Gabriel Solis Javier “Javi” Plasencia is the newly appointed director of education at Crocker Art Museum. His role, which he took on in October,...

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Sacramento State Professor Restores Dormant Campus Herbarium

For nearly two decades, Sacramento State University’s campus herbarium lay dormant, its plant specimens hidden and nearly forgotten inside a shuttered lab in Sequoia Hall.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

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Folsom, Vista, Oak Ridge Head to Academic Decathlon State Bout

Local students from Folsom Vista del Lago and Oak Ridge High Schools are all headed to compete among California’s brightest students at the 2025 California Academic Decathlon State Championship this week.

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As Sacramento Teeters on Becoming Totally Unaffordable for Young People, State Budget Slots $1.3 Million for Local Students via Capital Fellows

Newsom beefs up training for achievers who go on to become judges, state officials and law makers, who the Capital City's rents are hammering By...

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SacSewer Offers Tours

Reservations are now being accepted for the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s free EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility (EchoWater Facility) public tours from April to October.

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Early Birds Get Breakfast

In a sold-out event, almost 100 nature-lovers took to rain-puddled trails at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center last weekend.

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Applications Open for Sacramento Splash Youth Leadership Camp

Sacramento Splash's Youth Environmental Leadership Camp (YELC) is now accepting applications for its 2025 summer sessions, offering an immersive and educational experience for students entering the 6th or 7th grade this fall. This free program aims to connect young minds …

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