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Big Brother Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported mentorship. The chapter serves Sacramento and Yolo counties, as well as southern Placer County.

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Rural Counties Far From Universities Struggle to Recruit Teachers

04/25/2024

Nine counties located more than an hour away from universities with teacher preparation programs face particular difficulties.

Paris Hilton Speaks Up for California’s ‘Troubled’ Teens

04/17/2024

Heiress Paris Hilton is on a mission to shine a light on the "troubled teen industry," a largely unregulated multibillion-dollar industry that is gaining public scrutiny for alleged abuse of vulnerable youths.

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Image caption: Mario Ramirez Garcia does homework on April 23, 2021.
Will Less Homework Make California Students Happier?

A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.

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Bill to Mandate ‘Science of Reading’ in California Classrooms Dies

A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the Legislature this year in the face of teachers union opposition.

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Bond Issue Brings School Board Meeting to Boil

Controversy Caused at Washington Unified School District MeetingOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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California Extends Student Financial Aid Deadline to May 2

Responding to a federal financial aid glitch, Caliifornia legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom within two weeks gave students an additional month to apply for state aid.

Image caption: Kindergartners during recess at Redwood Heights Elementary School in Oakland.
Our Students Need More Recess

More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems. Over the last decade, a growing list of U.S. states—including Missouri, Florida and New Jersey—have mandated daily recess. California joined the trend in late 2023.

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Fewer Students and Higher Absenteeism Plague California’s Public School Financing

California’s public schools depend on state aid for the lion’s share of their operational income. Two trends – declining enrollment and high absenteeism – are creating financial headaches.

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Nurturing Yolo County Families

Yolo County families have many places to find help, including early childhood development services, after-school activities, and recreational opportunities.

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‘Shiva Ahmadi: Strands of Resilience’ Opens Jan. 28 at Manetti Shrem Museum

1st Solo Exhibition of Current UC Davis Professor Joins Ongoing Exhibitions

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