Organizer defends GoFundMe made for students using Taco Bell WiFi
A photo of two students sitting outside a Salinas Taco Bell to access WiFi has gained national attention.…
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Where to find free Wifi on the Central Coast
Central Coast libraries and the City of Salinas have gathered information about businesses and…
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Tri-county superintendents discuss digital divide
For Salinas mom of seven, Georgia Garden, a typical morning revolves around online school. “I would say a good third of the time we spend online in…
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Bonny Doon Community School Foundation asks for help replacing technology for students, teachers
The Bonny Doon Community Foundation and Bonny Doon School are asking for help replacing technology…
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Several Santa Cruz County schools cancel classes, activities due to fire
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education says two school districts and an elementary…
Continue Reading Most Santa Cruz County Public School Districts suspend instruction programs through Aug. 28
Due to the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, several districts and charter schools in Santa Cruz County will be suspending instructional programs through…
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Voluntary evacuations underway at UC Santa Cruz
Voluntary evaucations are underway at UC Santa Cruz, according to school…
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Virtual, in-person activities at Washington USD canceled due to River Fire
The Washington Union School District said all of its in-person and virtual activities are canceled…
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San Benito High School senior sews 700 face masks
San Benito High School senior, Samantha Logue, has sewn 700 face masks for students in Hollister.…
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Power outages cause issues for distance learning
When the power went out on Michael Aguilar’s first day of senior year, he took matters into his own hands. “I had to go and email most of my teachers…
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Monterey County Office of Education issues 185 notices of potential layoffs
Educators whose jobs depend on in-person instruction are facing uncertainty this school year. With no telling when schools will reopen, the Monterey…
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Hartnell College to hold physical activity classes online
Academic courses will not be the only classes held online at Hartnell College this…
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Students from all 50 states enroll in Monterey Bay Aquarium’s free online courses
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free online courses for pre-K through 12 students, and it said…
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Navigating anxiety as students transition to online learning
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The transition to distance learning during the pandemic has been challenging for both students and parents. Some Central…
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UCSC and teacher assistants come to agreement to resume employment
UC Santa Cruz and teaching assistants who were fired for withholding grades have come to an…
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Central Coast organizations and libraries offer free virtual classes for students
As schools shift classes online, many kids won’t have the same kind of interactions they typically experience at school, like making new friends or…
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Monterey County Black and Brown Coalition says changes for better schools start at the ballots
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Members of the Monterey County Black and Brown Coalitions held a backpack drive as well as a voter registration effort,…
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Santa Cruz County won’t allow in-person schooling until testing capacity improves
The Santa Cruz health officer announced schools in the county would not be allowed to…
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Gonzales High School alumni launch mentorship program
Gonzales High School alumni are connecting with 9th-12th grade students this Fall.…
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Salinas High School teacher named Monterey County Teacher of the Year
Salinas High School teacher Andrew Rodriguez has been named the 2021 Monterey County Teacher of the…
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