Educator praised for hard work, dedication
July 6, 2018
Saugus’ chapter of the California School Employees Association has honored Maureen Sewer as an “unsung hero” in the local teaching community for her work with special needs children in the
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Hyatt joins Carter’s fight
July 3, 2018
After hearing about Carter Sarkar, his fight with Sanfilippo syndrome and the recent million-dollar movement to fund his clinical trial, the Hyatt Regency Valencia has announced that it will donate
Crossing the big old blue
July 2, 2018
When 2018 California State Teacher of the Year award winners aren’t grading papers, preparing assessments and assisting children, then you may find them throwing out the first pitch at a
Round 3 in stigma troubles
July 2, 2018
Notable musicians, actors and health professionals in the Santa Clarita Valley have spent the last three weeks addressing the stigma around mental health at the Boys & Girls Club of
CalArts names new CFO
July 2, 2018
CalArts named Maeesha Merchant vice president of finance and operations at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Merchant brings 14-plus years of professional experience across public sector, education, nonprofit and
Sulphur Springs’ GATE Academy blasts off
June 29, 2018
The gifted and talented students of the Sulphur Springs Union School District had the opportunity to act as engineers and launch working model rockets, helicopters and other handcrafted scientific contraptions
SSUSD finalizes 2018-19 budget
June 29, 2018
The Sulphur Springs Union School District is one of two districts in the Santa Clarita Valley projecting a budget surplus for 2018-19, according to its recently adopted budget. The district
Newhall district approves budget
June 28, 2018
The Newhall School District approved a budget on Tuesday outlining rapidly rising special education costs and the future deficit spending that is expected to occur following the upcoming school year.
Saugus approves budget
June 28, 2018
The Saugus Union School District approved a budget on Tuesday that details increasing cost of retirements, potential deficit spending and a huge loss of previously expected state funding. SUSD expects
Newhall School District expected to approve new security system
June 26, 2018
Following in the footsteps of other districts in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Newhall School District is expected to approve and implement a new school-site security system in advance of
Districts work to address policy for immigrants
June 26, 2018
Santa Clarita Valley schools are crafting policies to comply with a state mandate requiring school districts to address the treatment of illegal immigrants and their families. In accordance with Assembly
Castaic bids farewell to retirees
June 22, 2018
Castaic Union School District celebrated the five employees who will retire prior to the beginning of next school year at Thursday’s district meeting of the governing board. “Thank you for
Castaic budget indicates ‘conservative’ plan
June 22, 2018
Castaic Union School District district officials outlined the difficult financial situation facing the district at a governing board meeting Thursday, when it finalized its budget for the 2018-19 school year.
‘Cobra Kai star’ discusses suicide with teens
June 21, 2018
Notable musicians, actors and health professionals in the SCV are addressing the stigma around mental health at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley over the next few
Hart district adopts 2018-19 budget
June 20, 2018
The William S. Hart Union High School District became the first school district in the Santa Clarita Valley to finalize its budget on Wednesday, adopting a $247.7 million spending plan
New online tool shows schools tested for lead
June 20, 2018
Parents in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond will now be able to use a new map-based tool that shows which public schools in California have had their drinking water
The next generation in learning
June 20, 2018
It’s summer, but class was in session for nearly two dozen teachers from across the Santa Clarita Valley. The 22 educators participating in an outreach training session for sixth-grade teachers
California Community Colleges (CCC) launch online resources to help students
June 20, 2018
Prospective students will be able to make more informed decisions about their college education and career choices with these new assets, stated a news release from the state’s community college
#NoStigmasAllowed advocates mental wellness
June 19, 2018
In an effort to end the stigma around mental health, notable musicians, actors and health professionals will spend the next few weeks visiting the Boys & Girls Club of Santa
Board OKs scholarships for ’18 graduating class
June 19, 2018
The William S. Hart Union High School District distributed more than $144,000 in scholarships to the members of the district’s 2018 graduating class at its most recent meeting of the