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The Educational Partnership Center at UC Santa Cruz increases access to higher education for underrepresented students. The EPC helps students in the region succeed in school and provides opportunities for students to explore different tools and support systems.

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Attendance Is a Bright Spot in the Latest California School Dashboard

11/21/2024

Chronic absenteeism dropped to 20% last school year, but that is still higher than the pre-pandemic rate of 12%.

California State University Increases Its Graduation Rates but Is Falling Short of Its Ambitious Goals

11/21/2024

Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — it’s highest rate ever. On other goals, the system is further behind.

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Gavilan College Receives Federal Funds for STEM Education for Latino Students

U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students.

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Gavilan College Receives Federal Funds for STEM Education for Latino Students

U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students.

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UC Santa Cruz Secures 2,400-Acre Ranch in San Benito County

UC Santa Cruz recently acquired and established the Strathearn Ranch Natural Reserve, a 2,400-acre oak-studded grassland property in San Benito County that will be used for field research and outdoor education for the university’s students, staff and researchers.

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Gavilan Officials Express Fiscal Caution Despite Available Cash

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Gavilan College officials reported a strong financial standing at the Nov. 12 Board of Trustees meeting, but warned of possible long-term challenges. Superintendent Pedro Avila emphasized the dramatic increase in the college’s available cash in …

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Gavilan College Celebrates the Opening of Hollister Campus

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Serafin Fernandez, Gavilan College’s Director of Capital Projects, led a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Nov. 13, celebrating the opening of its new Hollister campus. The new building will open for classes in January. …

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UC Santa Cruz Announces a New 2,400-Acre UC Reserve in San Benito County

Information provided by UC Santa Cruz. Lea este artículo en español aquí.UC Santa Cruz proudly announces the establishment of the Strathearn Ranch Natural Reserve, following approval today by the UC Board of Regents. The reserve, made possible by an anonymous …

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Hollister School District Gives Update on Facility Improvements

Information provided by Hollister School District. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister School District (HSD) has been busy making improvements to various sites’ facilities and grounds. HSD Director of Facilities, Aaron Buzzetta updated trustees about the wide range of …

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Area Schools Spend More Than $200k in Lawsuit

Lea este artículo en español aquí. More than $210,000 was spent on legal fees in connection with a lawsuit challenging the approval of a charter high school. The suit was brought by the San Benito High School District against the …

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New Gavilan Mural Incorporates Local Indigenous Perspectives

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Artist Guillermo “Yerma” Aranda is starting on-site work on his mural for Gavilan College’s Hollister campus. The mural will be one of the last major projects before the first phase of the campus is completed …

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Court Upholds Polytechnic Charter Petition

A San Benito County Superior Court judge this week upheld the county office of education’s approval of a petition for a charter school submitted by Polytechnic Academy.

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