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Hart district reviews midyear LCAP report 

The William S. Hart Union High School District received a presentation highlighting the annual mid-year report of the Local Control Accountability Plan during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.   In the presentation it showed that junior high

Saugus district, city in talks for Santa Clarita Elementary site 

3 future study sessions canceled as district, city engage in negotiations  Future study sessions in relation to the Santa Clarita Elementary School property disposition have been canceled as the Saugus Union School District continues its negotiations with

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College Briefs for Feb. 19

2 local students named to Shenandoah University dean’s and president’s list   Shenandoah University had 1,195 students earn a spot on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester and 525

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Hart district: No layoffs, extra work assignments set to be cut  

A William S. Hart Union High School District official said on Tuesday that 14 bus assistants will not be laid off, but extra assignments they are given will be cut.   Debbie Dunn, the district’s director of communication and community engagement, stated on Tuesday that the agenda

Hart district set to lay off 14 bus assistants, review LCAP  

The William S. Hart Union High School District is set to decrease the number of classified employees, review the Local Control and Accountability Plan mid-year report, and recognize an individual with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.  

Saugus district seeks public input for superintendent search 

The Saugus Union School District is having a series of public meetings and an online survey to gather community insight on the strengths and challenges in the district as well as desired leadership qualities for its future superintendent, according to a news release.   The

Students made their way back to College of the Canyons on Monday, Aug. 25, for the start of the fall 2025 semester. Courtesy photo.

COC employee reps raise concerns about AI for college’s workforce, students 

Amid conversations about the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of higher education, some College of the Canyons employee representatives are saying they’re foreseeing a “fire hose” of impacts for students and employees.   COC’s Classified Senate President Michael Monsour told the college’s governing board during its monthly business meeting Wednesday he wasn’t confident in

Hart district hosts chess tournament 

The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament on Saturday at Castaic High School.   A total of 62 students ranging from junior high to high school participated in a friendly competition

College briefs

College Brief for Feb. 12

Williams named to Texas State University’s president’s list  Texas State University announced London Williams, of Newhall, has been named to its president’s list for fall 2025.  Williams is majoring in

SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school experience. Photo by Greg Grudt Photography.

SCVi launches new college pathway for high school students 

News release  SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school

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Newhall district sees student progress in midyear LCAP review 

The Newhall School District governing board received a presentation on the Local Control Accountability Plan’s midyear review during last week’s board meeting.    The LCAP is implemented into all state schools that receive public funding to help increase student success. The LCAP

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Sulphur Springs teachers say raise offer falls short 

The Sulphur Springs Union School District’s recent governing board meeting was standing room only as educators from Sulphur Springs’ nine elementary schools packed into the district office.   Teachers had shown in force at the Jan. 21 meeting for two reasons: The first was that the district