University of California board votes to suspend SAT/ACT requirement
The University of California announced Thursday that its Board of Regents unanimously approved the decision to suspend the SAT/ACT…
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Carmel Unified School District Superintendent agrees to resign with pay until 2021
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Carmel Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Dill-Varga has agreed to resign.…
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MPUSD considers consolidating schools
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is considering consolidating schools as a way to deal with potential budget reductions brought on by the…
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CSU, UC systems expected to hold most classes online in Fall 2020
California State University Chancellor Timothy White said at a Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday that the majority of Fall 2020 classes throughout…
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CSUMB says it received the largest gift in its history
California State University, Monterey Bay said it has received its largest gift in its 25 year…
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More than 6,000 students at California State University, Monterey Bay will be getting financial help through the CARES…
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Junipero Serra School to close permanently after this school year
The Diocese of Monterey announced that Junipero Serra School will be closing permanently at the end of the 2019-2020 school…
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New stops added to MST WiFi project providing internet access to students
Monterey-Salinas Transit has been working with the Monterey County Office of Education and several area school districts to send…
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Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Students at more than 25 universities are filing lawsuits demanding tuition refunds from their schools after finding that the online classes they’re…
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Visually impaired students face special challenges during distance learning
Many schools have handed out computer devices, books and other learning materials for students to continue their studies during the Shelter in…
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Salinas teacher uses $1,000 donation to surprise students
“If you could have one thing right now, would you want an art project, a science project, a board game?,” asked 6th grade teacher, Alyse Herrera.…
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California governor: Schools may reopen as soon as July
California Governor Gavin Newsom is giving a daily update on the state’s response to…
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Schools brainstorm ways to celebrate seniors
A simple senior rite of passage turned emotional on Wednesday.…
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Carmel USD gets sustainability award from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced that the Carmel Unified School District is one of its Green Ribbon School District Sustainability…
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Schools provide support for students facing stress at home
Salinas mom, Grissel Oros, admitted transitioning her child to online learning has been all but easy. “We’re not used to being so hands on with our…
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Alisal USD gets fully-electric school bus
The Alisal Union School District announced that it has a new fully-electric school bus, Blue Bird’s 100th electric school…
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Challenge Accepted: MPUSD superintendent joins #ugoodchallenge
Two Central Coast high school principals showed off their moves to their students by joining in the…
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SUHSD waiving some graduation requirements for this year’s seniors
The Salinas Union High School District is waiving some of its graduation requirements for students graduating this…
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UC Santa Cruz creating new global and community health program
UC Santa Cruz announced that it is creating a new global and community health program in the midst of the COVID-19…
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Central Coast colleges and universities getting funding to help students affected by COVID-19
Several colleges and universities around the Central Coast will be receiving federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
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