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Great reasons to visit your local library
Many people have a wonderful resource at their disposal just minutes from their homes. This resource can transport them to distant lands, teach their children valuable lessons and serve as…
UCLA Anderson School of Managment dean Gonzalo Freixes leans against a Stargate pinball machine in his Valencia home. Cory Rubin/The Signal
For the love of law and travel
Like many emigres, Freixes’ family left Cuba in the midst of the country’s turmoil. He now lives out the American dream here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Freixes, which rhymes…
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Community briefs
Former SCV students earn master’s degrees at Baylor Two former Santa Clarita Valley students were part of the more than 900 graduates who were bestowed with degrees by Baylor University…
8 things to consider when choosing a high school
Planning ahead for the future often involves having a strong educational foundation upon which a secure and financially rewarding career can be built. While many students and families give ample…
The city of Santa Clarita's Business Minute video series features Kadenze, a social learning platform. Courtesy of Kadenze
Series looks at Kadenze, an arts platform bringing students the future of STEAM education
Since its establishment five years ago, this forward-thinking company has brought Santa Clarita Valley students and others across the world the future of STEAM education to the online world. Kadenze,…
The structure of the 21st-century classroom is optimized for small group instruction. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO
Collaboration among students is a priority in today’s classrooms
From the construction of classrooms to the adoption of curriculum, student collaboration is an increasingly emphasized aspect of education in school districts across the Santa Clarita Valley. “It’s part of…
Kara Carlos, with her mom Diana, dries her watercolor painting at CRY America's Arts and Movement Carnival. Ryan Mancini/The Signal
CRY America fundraises to help children, holds art competition for children and families
The Los Angeles Chapter of Child Rights and You held its Arts and Movement Carnival fundraiser Sunday at the Ekata Training Center in Valencia.
SCVI announces new school director, hosts prospective family night
Santa Clarita Valley International, a local free public charter school, has announced that Farnaz Kaufman will be its new School Director, according to a news release from the school.
Construction underway at Pinetree Elementary School Tuesday afternoon. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.
Moving forward at Pinetree
The highly anticipated modernization project at Pinetree Community School is expected to commence shortly after the Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board gives the project its final green light…
Crossing the big old blue
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…
Julietta Amador from Canyon Springs Elementary school launches her bottle rocket into the sky Thursday morning. The Sulphur Springs Union School District host a summer GATE Academy at Leona Cox Community School for current 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade GATE students. Eddy Martinez/The SIgnal.
Sulphur Springs’ GATE Academy blasts off
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…
Members of the Newhall School District's governing board approved the 2018-19 budget during a Tuesday meeting.
Newhall district approves budget
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.…
Joined by Gary Medina, a representative from the offices of Rep. Steve Knight, Superintendent Steve Doyle presents a plaque and certificate of recognition to Nancy Waycott, a special education instructional aide for the last 28 years.
Castaic bids farewell to retirees
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 Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal
Castaic budget indicates ‘conservative’ plan
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.…
Teachers in the Newhall School District organized a protest on Monday outside the district office while members of the NTA negotiating team hammered out the details of a potential contract agreement upstairs with district officials.
Newhall teachers protest during contract negotiations
“We need a raise, not just praise,” was the call shouted by about 100 educators at the intersection of Wiley Canyon and Orchard Village roads on Monday. Cars and passers-by…
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Saugus High to host class reunion
The inaugural graduating class of Saugus High School has planned many activities for the upcoming weekend in an attempt to celebrate its 40th anniversary with as many class members as…
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College of the Canyons teacher in training, Logan Martell, right, works with fifth-grade students as they program their robots to play music on the xylophone at Live Oak Elementary School in Castaic last year. School leaders have identified a need for more educators in the Santa Clarita Valley who have language and special needs training.
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School districts seek instructors for English learners, special needs students
School leaders have identified a need for more educators in the Santa Clarita Valley who have language and special needs training — and those hard-to-find teachers are needed for the…
Javier Pena, left, was joined by his family and principal Michele Krantz on Wednesday as he was one of four new appointees who were introduced by members of the governing board during a district meeting.
Community introduced to new school leaders
A new principal and assistant principal will head Bowman High School this upcoming school year, joining three other newly appointed assistant principals who will soon make their way to various…
On Tuesday, the Saugus Union finalized the details of its upcoming Governing Board election election.
Saugus teachers, staff agree to raise
The teachers and staff of the Saugus Union School District are expected to receive an increase in compensation and health care benefits following a tentative agreement between the district and…
In 2015, Vivian Fiss was recognized with the ACSA Co-Administrator of the Year award by the Association of California School Administrators
Castaic officials name new principal and assistant principal
Castaic school officials named the next principal of Northlake Elementary School and the newest assistant principal at Castaic Middle School during Thursday’s Castaic Union School District meeting of the governing…
