Ethnic Studies to be Considered as Graduation Requirement – Parallels Black Lives Matter Movement
Almost two years ago State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond pitched an ethnic studies curriculum as a high school graduation requirement. The California Department of Education revisited the proposal July 7 with a series of four webinars highlighting ethnic studies and their importance to education and society.
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Issues Statement in Response to Governor’s Remarks for Potential Earlier School Year
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond issued the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s remarks that public schools might start the next school year earlier: The following press release was sent by Tony Thurmond from the California Department of Education, an outside organization. Experience Fountain Valley does not edit press releases and we publish them to bring you direct information.
$4,000 Scholarship for College & High School Students in Orange County
The SCAG Scholarship Program offers local government and planning experience that students can use to develop long-term career goals. The scholarship will provide a $4,000 scholarship award for seven high school or community college students from the SCAG region. The following press release was sent by Southern California Association of Governments, an outside organization. Lake Forest Shop & Dine does not edit press releases and we publish them to bring you direct information.
The Future of Lake Forest Students – What’s New W/ Internet, Funding, Graduation & College
California schools have been rapidly adjusting to new distance learning requirements as well as graduation processes and accountability. Saddleback Valley School District has it's latest developments coming from State Superintended Tony Thurmond's request for waivers under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Here's the shortlist of what's changed, graduation requirements and Tony Thurmond's mission to close the digital divide for students without internet access.
California Schools Receiving Covid-19 Response Funds
Response Funds Allocated For Closed California Schools During Covid-19
SVUSD Announces School Closure Due To Covid19
Saddleback Valley School District officially announced school closures for grades K-12. SVUSD said the closures are a proactive measure to fight the spread of coronavirus, schools will be out of session until March 27. The closure dates are contingent on current conditions.