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Chino Valley Unified sues Newsom over transgender ‘forced outing’ ban
Less than 48 hours after Gov. Newsom signed a law that prohibits California school districts from enacting ‘forced outing’ policies, one of the districts at the heart of the debate has hit back with a lawsuit.
Mt. San Antonio College Doubles Down on Supporting Student Parents with New Childcare Resources
WALNUT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 18, 2024-- Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) is taking a big step forward in supporting its student parents. Recognizing the challenges of balancing family responsibilities with studies, the college has partnered with Upwards, a leading childcare network, to offer a range of childcare resources to student-parents. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240718608578/en/ Mt. San Antonio College Doubles Down on Supporting Student Parents with New Childcare Resources (Photo: Business Wire)
La Puente’s School Supply Distribution
Distribution this year we will be reaching Moffat, Fort Garland, Crestone, Monte Vista, Antonito, and San Luis. Antonito Schools—Scheduled for distribution on July 29th from 11-3 p.m. at the school. 13099 Co Rd G, Antonito. San Luis—July 30th, 9:00am to 1:00pm at American Legion Post. 142 302 4th...
ABVM Odyssey of the Mind Team: 10X Regional Champs, 4X State Champs, Top 15 World Finalists!
Odyssey of the Mind is an international academic extracurricular competition that challenges students to work in collaborative teams to solve complex problems. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) Odyssey of the Mind Teams, has distinguished itself in this competition under the guidance of parent coaches. ABVM has achieved remarkable success, being crowned 10-time Regional Champions and 4-time State Champions (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023). Their accomplishments also include competing in the World Finals multiple times, with several top-15 placements.
Dive into Summer Fun at Learning Works Charter School!
Free Summer Program at Learning Works Charter School “Fun in the Sun” started this week!. • Ceramics: Unleash your creativity with hands-on pottery projects. • Cooking: Learn to whip up delicious recipes. • Financial Literacy: Gain essential money management skills. • Field Trips: Explore new places and experiences.
Support Needed for Marshall Fundamental School’s Annual Fund
Parents, Guardians and Friends… Marshall Fundamental School’s Annual Fund needs your support more than ever this year. The Annual Fund supports teacher training, funding for teacher supplies, student recognition, staff recognition, athletic tournament fees, athletic equipment, funding for upgrades to the arts program, and more! Please consider making a recurring donation of just $5.00 a month or a one-time donation of $50 for the 2024-2025 school year. Your donation directly benefits the students, staff, and school. Thank you in advance for your support! Donate here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=e10123&id=30.
Rose City High School Athletes Shine
Pasadena’s Rose City High School Phoenixes are back and making strides!. Playing against other alternative and continuation schools, the camaraderie between the players and their competitors was exceptional in 2024. Many Rose City players were awarded MVP and Sportsmanship medals, including Marquan Fulton (MVP), Larry Thomas (Sportsmanship), and Micah...
Maranatha High AP Chemistry Students Achieve Exceptional Scores, Outperform Global Average
As the AP teachers at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, California, begin to delve into the data on their students’ performance on the AP exams held in May, a wave of good news and excitement has started to spread throughout the school. One of the most notable achievements comes from the AP Chemistry course, a notoriously challenging first-year college-level subject. This year, 15 students undertook the grueling, over three-hour-long AP Chemistry exam. Remarkably, while 25% of students in California and globally scored a 1 or 2, none of Maranatha’s students fell into this category. Every single AP Chemistry student at Maranatha scored between a 3 and a 5, with the majority achieving scores of 4 or 5. Furthermore, Maranatha students outperformed the global average on each of the seven free-response questions, a significant accomplishment that speaks volumes about their dedication and preparation.
Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School Names New Vice President of Academic Affairs
Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School, a pioneer in early childhood education, has appointed Dr. Gabe Jones, Ph.D., as its new Vice President of Academic Affairs. The announcement, made on Friday, underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Dr. Jones, who has over 15 years of...
St. Philip the Apostle School: Educating the Whole Person with Comprehensive Academics and Diverse Extracurriculars
The philosophy of St. Philip the Apostle School, emphasizes the education of the whole person. This involves providing both a rigorous and comprehensive academic program as well as a well-rounded extracurricular program. Students at St. Philip the Apostle School have the opportunity to participate in various activities, including:. • Drama...
Exploring the World of Journalism: Alma Fuerte Charter publishes student-run newspaper
Few middle schools in Pasadena, let alone the nation, have student-run newspapers. However, in a small classroom at Alma Fuerte Charter School, a group of middle school students have taken their first foray into the world of journalism. Under the guidance of Nathan Wang, a high school senior and founder of Formative Youth Journalism Initiative, a nonprofit aimed at fostering journalistic passion among middle schoolers, these young writers have been learning the intricacies of news writing, interviewing and article structuring.
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