Chartering a new course in education: Part I
This two-part package of stories is intended to break down and explain the bills and their potential impacts, taking into account the local context and history of charter schools in…
Chartering a new course in education: Part III
This two-part package is intended to break down and explain the bills and their potential impacts, taking into account the local context and history of charter schools in our community,…
Kids swing on the playground at Albert Einstein STEAM Academy in Valencia on Friday, March 16, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Smith’s charter school bill passes Assembly
Legislation authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, seeking to limit school districts’ ability to approve charter schools outside of their own boundaries passed the state Assembly on Monday, and…
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Former Newhall superintendent seeks charter school reform
Newhall School District governing board members stood in agreement with Marc Winger, former superintendent of the district, in support of a resolution that recognizes the school board’s authority to decide…
McRory buys Einstein building
McRory Pediatric Services, which currently operates medical offices in Santa Clarita, is expanding operations with the purchase of a new building, a local real estate executive said Friday. The former…
Students reenact a battle Wednesday, June 6. SCVi's 8th grade students create a living history display from the Civil War era. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.
SCVi brings history to life during sixth annual Learning Civil History Day
SCVi hosted its sixth annual Learning Civil History Day on Wednesday, when members of the community were invited to witness a living history reenactment, featuring historical characters, battles and other…
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Parents pick up their kids from Albert Einstein STEAM Academy in Valencia on Friday, March 16, 2018.
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Einstein Academy announces plans to close charter school
An Einstein Academy official announced Wednesday the school would be relinquishing its charter to the Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District effective June 30. “While I was hopeful that a…
FILE PHOTO: The playground at the Albert Einstein STEAM Academy features a mural of the school's namesake. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Einstein Academy facing closures without new funds
Barring a significant influx of cash before the end of the year, school leaders are unsure of the fate of all the Einstein Academy programs next year, including a Santa…
Einstein STEAM Academy submits charter petition to Hart district
Nearly a year after the Albert Einstein Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences closed its doors to students in grades seven to 12, the charter school’s founders are hoping to…
Len Unkeless and Gino Fronti at the Albert Einstien Academy fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Georgia Rios/The Signal
Albert Einstein Academy launches fundraiser
On Sunday afternoon, parents and board members gathered to raise funds for the Albert Einstein Academy programs in the Santa Clarita Valley. After losing their high school charter at the…
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District
Acton-Agua Dulce to discuss violation letter for Einstein Academy over K-12 charter school
Concerns about the financial stability of the Albert Einstein Academy of Letters, Arts & Sciences – Agua Dulce Partnership Academy have inspired the Acton-Agua Dulce Board of Trustees to consider…
FILE PHOTO: SCVi seniors make their way to their seats at the school's commencement ceremonies at Higher Vision Church on Friday, June 9, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
SCVi to host high school information night
This Thursday Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) will host an informational night for current and prospective high school students and their families. The informational session, held from 6:30 p.m. to…
A staggered, three-paneled steel gate was added to the Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) charter school campus in early December 2017. Courtesy Photo
SCVi adds new campus gate for privacy, security
Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter school added a new gate to its campus earlier this month that maintains the campus’ “open feel” while giving students more privacy and safety.…
From left to right, iLEAD co-founder Dawn Evenson, Assemblyman Dante Acosta and iLEAD co-founder Amber Raskin join the Girl Scouts for a check presentation at SCVi on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. Courtesy Photo
SCVi receives $5,000 educational grant
Students and elected officials gathered together on Santa Clarita Valley International’s (SCVi) campus Monday to celebrate a $5,000 educational grant awarded to the school this fall. The grant from the…
The William S. Hart Union High School District.
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Hart Board scheduled to review OFL charter petition renewal
A five-year charter petition renewal request from Opportunities for Learning Public Charter Schools (OFL) will be evaluated during a public hearing at Wednesday’s William S. Hart Union High School District…
Opportunities for Learning Principal Julie Johnson, right, welcomes attendees at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new, larger Canyon Country site on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal
OFL completes water testing of all centers
Due to nationwide and statewide concerns regarding water-quality in schools, Opportunities for Learning (OFL) Public Charter Schools conducted voluntarily testing of drinking water at all of its locations. The year-long…
Opportunities for Learning charter school to request alternative certification at Hart Board meeting
Opportunities for Learning (OFL ) charter school will request to be certified as an “alternative” charter school during the William S. Hart Union School District Governing Board meeting Wednesday. According…
