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Read more about the article Saugus Union improves California School Dashboard results
Thanks to the release of the latest California School Dashboard results, parents and stakeholders of the Saugus Union School District can now see how well their local district and schools compare to others across the state. In the past, district leaders have used the results from the dashboard to implement programs and supports that will help increase student success.

Saugus Union improves California School Dashboard results

Talk to the teachers and staff of the Saugus Union School District and it’s likely they’ll mention the new programs, classrooms and supports that are helping increase student success at…

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Read more about the article Hart District may receive additional support following Dashboard results
FILE PHOTO: Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart District may receive additional support following Dashboard results

Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. The William…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs District receives high marks on fall Dashboard
FILE PHOTO: Elementary school students in the Sulphur Springs Union School District view the eclipse through eclipse glasses on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Courtesy of the Sulphur Springs Union School District

Sulphur Springs District receives high marks on fall Dashboard

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. The Sulphur…

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Read more about the article NSD turns attention to English Learners following Dashboard release
FILE PHOTO: Old Orchard elementary School Principal Ken Hintz, right, welcomes students, parents and dignitaries as they tour the new science lab at the school after the official ceremony for the opening of two new permanent modular buildings at Old Orchard Elementary School in Newhall on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

NSD turns attention to English Learners following Dashboard release

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. Following the…

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Read more about the article Castaic District focuses on areas of improvement following Dashboard release
FILE PHOTO: Castaic Elementary students react to photos of art in a slideshow presented by artist-in-residence Suzi Kades on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Kades will spend one week at the school completing a mural for the school. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Castaic District focuses on areas of improvement following Dashboard release

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. Following the release…

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Read more about the article Saugus District shows room for improvement on fall Dashboard
FILE PHOTO: Kayla Knafo, 8, and Brody James, 8, code on the computer at Bridgeport Elementary School in the Saugus Union School District on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Saugus District shows room for improvement on fall Dashboard

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. Results of the…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to form foundation for Family Theater
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to form foundation for Family Theater

The Newhall Family Theater for the Performing Arts will soon have the backing of a non-profit organization to support and enhance the theater at Newhall Elementary School. Named the “Raising…

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Read more about the article California launches new school, district accountability system

California launches new school, district accountability system

On Wednesday, the California Department of Education officially released its newest performance measurement and accountability tool, the California School Dashboard. The new online portal, found at CASchoolDashboard.org, uses a color-coded…

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