Read more about the article Valencia Valley considering move to full-day kindergarten program
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Valencia Valley considering move to full-day kindergarten program

Valencia Valley Elementary is hoping to implement a full-day instructional program for its kindergarten students beginning in the 2018-19 school year. The proposal to alter the school’s kindergarten schedule is…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to review district’s preliminary CAASPP results
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Newhall Board to review district’s preliminary CAASPP results

The district’s preliminary results from the state’s standardized tests are expected to be discussed during the Newhall School District’s Governing Board meeting Tuesday. Based on the Common Core Standards, the…

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Read more about the article Newhall School District parents protest district calendar
Newhall School District parents pass out fliers protesting the district's calendar and encouraging others to join the movement on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. Courtesy photo

Newhall School District parents protest district calendar

Editor's note: Updated to reflect that Castaic Union School District's calendar does not align with the Hart District's calendar for two days, and that parents will be pulling their children from…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to review California Health Kids Survey Report
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Newhall Board to review California Health Kids Survey Report

The Newhall School District Governing Board is expected to review the results of an annual report that provides data to foster positive school climates, prevents barriers to academic achievement and…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to evaluate district’s enrollment, attendance in June
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Newhall Board to evaluate district’s enrollment, attendance in June

At the end of the last month of the 2016-17 school year, the Newhall School District ended the month with three more students than it started with and with eight…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board questions Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion
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Newhall Board questions Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion

The Newhall School District Governing Board has concerns about the proposed expansion of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Board members are expected to review a letter, sent by Superintendent Paul Cordiero…

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Read more about the article How Santa Clarita Valley’s schools address drug use, misuse in the classroom
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How Santa Clarita Valley’s schools address drug use, misuse in the classroom

Before addiction takes hold of teens and derails their lives, these young adults spend the majority of their days in the classroom. Oftentimes, schools are seen as the first or…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to fill vacancies on Citizens Oversight Committee
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Newhall Board to fill vacancies on Citizens Oversight Committee

Three community members are expected to take on new positions on the Newhall School District’s Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee Tuesday. Governing Board members are planning on appointing Sara Carlson,…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Newhall Board to discuss new instructional materials
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UPDATE: Newhall Board to discuss new instructional materials

Editor's note: A prior edition of this story noted that the Newhall School District will be submitting a letter to Chiquita Canyon Landfill regarding their expansion.  When in actuality, the…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to discuss educational leadership, district arts programs
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Newhall Board to discuss educational leadership, district arts programs

The Newhall School District Governing Board will meet Tuesday night to discuss the district’s instructional leadership and partnership with Los Angeles County Arts Commission’s Arts for All initiative. Governing Board…

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Read more about the article Newhall School Board to review projected student populations
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Newhall School Board to review projected student populations

Members of the Newhall School District Governing Board are expected to review a report on the district’s student population projections for the next seven school years at the board’s regular…

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