Education

Newhall School District board discusses, approves raises

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  The Newhall School District governing board unanimously approved a 4% salary increase for Superintendent Jeff Pelzel after he obtained an “exemplary rating” while teachers begin negotiations with the

Hart Rampage returns for 37th tournament

Hart Rampage, hosted by Hart High School’s Regiment Band and Color Guard, is set to return for its 37th annual tournament Saturday. The marching band and field show tournament is

School districts focus on the emotional, social development of students

With an understanding of the impacts that a trauma like a school shooting or quarantine isolation — as well as more traditional problems like domestic violence or homelessness — can have on children, local elementary school officials are touting the benefits of a social-emotional

Saugus teacher honored at White House event

 Saugus High School teacher and California State Teacher of the Year representative for 2021, Jim Klipfel, was honored alongside 99 other teachers Monday during a ceremony held at the White House.   Both President

WiSH music festival returns with a tribute to ‘The Beatles’

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  Hundreds of attendees welcomed the return of the WiSH Education Foundation’s SCV Music Festival at Southern California Innovation Park with a night of iconic songs from the Beatles.   WiSH partnered with more than 30 local

College partners on grant to support anti-racism

News release  In partnership with the Community College Consortium for OER, College of the Canyons has received a second grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to expand and