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How We’re Helping Students Spot Violations at California Career Colleges
04/04/2025It’s hard to find the disciplinary history of for-profit colleges regulated by California. CalMatters is making it easier.
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Fight Over Phonics: Will California Require the ‘Science of Reading’ in K-12 Schools?
04/03/2025Nearly 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
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Every parent wants to know that their teen is prepared for the road, not just behind the wheel but under the hood as well. That's why two local businesses, Quality Automotive Servicing and Napa Auto Parts have …
TRUCKEE, Calif. – For three decades, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP) has been at the forefront of environmental education in the Tahoe-Truckee region, fostering stewardship and hands-on learning for students. This year, their dedication was recognized with a Certificate of …
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) Board of Trustees is considering a workforce housing project aimed at easing the housing burden for district employees and other local workers.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Wednesday night, parents, teachers, students, and administration of Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) gathered at South Tahoe High School's Student Union to discuss how the district has been doing and what the direction …
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – GigaBite Robotics, a local community team, placed top five in the FIRST Tech Challenge Nevada State Championship last month. Now, the team is fundraising to make their way to the FIRST Premier Event, which will …
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Excellence in Education Foundation was founded on a simple but meaningful mission: to support students, teachers, and schools across the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Every year, through the community's generosity, the foundation raises funds to …
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no small feat—only about 6% of scouts nationwide achieve it. In Truckee, three local scouts have joined those elite ranks. Michael Dahlen, Brock Ryan, and Dylan Richards recently completed their …
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The vision for a new Truckee Regional Library has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of a $1 million pledge from a private donor with deep family ties to the community. This contribution marks a …
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Marcella Foundation hosted its 3rd annual BookMode Kindle Giveaway Event at Sierra House Elementary School, where 70 brand-new Kindles were distributed to every 2nd-grade student. This event was part of the Marcella Foundation's ongoing …
TRUCKEE, Calif.— While President Donald Trump has not yet signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, reports suggest such a move is imminent. The plan aligns with Trump's long-standing objective to shift educational control back to …