Super Jazz returns to West Ranch
May 18, 2018 4:40 pm
The talent and tunes of Southern California jazz performers will fill the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, when Super Jazz at the Ranch returns to West Ranch High School. The
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Brennon Dixson
Brennon Dixson covers education for the Signal. He comes to Santa Clarita from Long Beach, where he was previously employed by the Press Telegram in Long Beach and the Daily Breeze in Torrance.
County teens join peers in marijuana discussion
May 18, 2018 3:15 pm
In an effort to prevent tweens and teens from using marijuana, local teenagers have launched a digital public education campaign in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public
Scholars and Superior Court judges gather for Scholars & Bench Night
May 18, 2018 11:16 am
The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association recognized three Hart district students during its Scholars and Bench Night, a special dinner event attended by Superior Court judges and other high-ranking law
Five artists receive $75,000 prize
May 18, 2018 11:06 am
The California Institute of the Arts and the Herb Alpert Foundation have announced the five recipients who will receive $75,000 at the 24th annual Herb Alpert Award in the Arts
Newhall School District announces choice for next superintendent
May 17, 2018 9:48 am
The Newhall School District governing board announced today it has found the next superintendent of the Newhall School District. The district’s current Assistant Superintendent Jeff Pelzel will be appointed to
Classified staff, Hart locked in labor negotiations
May 16, 2018 10:35 pm
Citing “years” without a cost of living raise and that some employees have at least two jobs, Hart district’s classified staff organized a large gathering at the district office prior
Castaic Union treats teacher and staff
May 16, 2018 9:10 pm
Students, parents and schools are continuing their efforts to recognize the valuable work of teachers and classified staff in the Castaic Union School District, despite national Teacher Appreciation Week concluding
Hart athletes helped by donation from Boston Scientific
May 16, 2018 6:30 am
Athletic trainers in the William S. Hart Union High School District will receive crucial concussion testing software after a generous donation from the company Boston Scientific. The WiSH Education Foundation
Santa Clarita business finds international success
May 15, 2018 3:30 pm
Following his company’s success in the Startup Exhibition portion of Google Startup Grind’s Global Conference, Ahmad Fares was selected to participate in a panel discussion at the Mobile Virtual Network
Saugus welcomes new superintendent
May 15, 2018 8:15 am
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board announced Thursday that it has found its next superintendent to replace retiring superintendent Joan Lucid. Colleen Hawkins is expected to officially assume the
Saugus reacts to rising Independent Home Study numbers
May 15, 2018 7:45 am
With an increasing number of students and their families opting into the Independent Home Study program, the Saugus Union School District is looking to increase the educational resources available to
CalArts students campaign to prevent gun violence
May 14, 2018 4:50 pm
As the passionate conversation on gun control continues around the country, CalArts students have launched a new campaign in an effort to illustrate the ways in which gun violence shapes
COC recognized for improving student employment and wage
May 14, 2018 1:02 pm
College of the Canyons has been recognized by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office for its success in improving student employment and wage outcomes. Eighteen College of the Canyons career
CalArts students graduate
May 11, 2018 8:45 pm
Future Academy, Tony and Grammy award-winners and a host of other artists from California Institute of the Arts achieved a dream Friday they sought to accomplish when they first auditioned
COC discusses #MeToo, Sexual harassment and assault
May 11, 2018 8:05 pm
With the #MeToo movement growing more prevalent in society by the day, the College of the Canyons’ Institute of Ethics, Law and Public Policy decided to host a panel discussion
Castaic Elementary names new principal
May 11, 2018 4:00 pm
Castaic Elementary School named a new principal Thursday to replace outgoing Principal Stephanie Beach, who was appointed principal of Live Oak Elementary School earlier this year. Allison West was unanimously
Teacher Appreciation Week continues in Sulphur Springs
May 11, 2018 3:47 pm
Students, parents and schools are continuing the efforts to recognize the valuable work of teachers during national Teacher Appreciation Week. Sulphur Springs Union School District honored the Teachers of the
Contemporary artist to receive honorary doctorate of arts from CalArts
May 11, 2018 7:15 am
Contemporary artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds will become the first Native American to receive an honorary degree from the world-renowned California Institute of the Arts. When
Hart district high schools among best in national rankings
May 10, 2018 3:33 pm
Each of the comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District and Academy of the Canyons were recognized in the annual U.S. News & World Report
Everything you need to know about Friday’s CalArts graduation
May 10, 2018 7:00 am
Hundreds of students from the internationally renowned California Institute of the Arts will don their hand-made costumes and decorated dresses, as they grace the stage for the 2018 graduation ceremony.