Education Archives

California to continue requiring masks in schools after CDC guidance update

July 9, 2021 12:10 PM Avery Johnson

The CDC updated its COVID-19 school guidance Friday to allow fully vaccinated students, teachers and staff to go without masks unless local guidance…

Monterey County Head Start to receive nearly $790K from American Rescue Plan

July 8, 2021 5:16 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) said the Early Learning Program’s Head Start has been notified that it will receive $789,690 from the…

Rotary Club awards $63 thousand in scholarships to Santa Cruz high school students

July 5, 2021 3:40 PM Melody Waintal

Santa Cruz Rotary Club awarded 35 students in the county with scholarships. Each student had to go through an application and interview process,…

Education disparities in Salinas

July 1, 2021 11:59 AM Melody Waintal

The pandemic underscored what many state lawmakers call a serious inequality in our education…

California to extend kindergarten for all 4-year-olds

June 30, 2021 11:50 AM Courtney Aitken

California sets aside $2.6 billion so that all four-year-olds can enroll in kindergarten free of cost, regardless of their month of birth.…

Hartnell cuts some online courses as it works to increase in-person instruction

June 25, 2021 11:56 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Hartnell College has reduced the number of online courses offered for Fall 2021 as they seek to increase enrollment for in-person…

Career and technical programs are breaking barriers in rural areas of Monterey County

June 24, 2021 12:02 PM Melody Waintal

One-way students in rural areas they’re getting ahead of their peers is by taking Career and Technical Education, or CTE courses in high school.…

Some parents express concern over MPUSD school closure announcement

June 23, 2021 7:38 PM Veronica Macias, Stephanie Aceves

Parents from three elementary schools within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District are having a hard time accepting their school’s closure.…

MPUSD launches campaign to reduce school absence rates

June 21, 2021 11:35 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Three schools in Marina faced some of the highest absence rates in the area. Monterey Peninsula Unified School District officials say they’re…

What do UC and CSU students think about their university’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements?

June 15, 2021 11:25 AM Jocelyn Ortega

COVID-19 vaccine mandates have been a topic of debate in the United States, especially on university campuses. Students had mixed…

Colorful sidewalks in South County map safest routes to school

June 11, 2021 11:41 AM Jonathan Sarabia

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and the Monterey County Health Department have teamed up with South County schools and…

Santa Cruz Art League honors 2020 high school graduates

June 9, 2021 2:43 PM Courtney Aitken

An entire year after receiving their diplomas, the Santa Cruz High School class of 2020 is getting a celebration of their own.…

Colorful walks await Monterey County elementary students

June 9, 2021 5:20 PM Courtney Aitken

While students may not be thinking about returning to school just yet, Monterey County is already taking creative steps to make improve their…

PVUSD Trustee responds to recall petition

June 7, 2021 4:39 PM Avery Johnson

Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Georgia Acosta is responding to those calling for her to be…

Pacific Grove High alum and artist creates colorful graduation gift

June 3, 2021 3:00 PM Courtney Aitken

The Pacific Grove High School class of 2021 will have a colorful background for their graduation ceremony this year, thanks to a talented alum.…

MPUSD hosts in-person graduation at Monterey County Fairgrounds

June 1, 2021 1:18 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is hosting in-person graduation ceremonies at the Monterey County Fairgrounds…

High schools work together to promote work-based learning opportunities

May 28, 2021 11:45 AM Jonathan Sarabia

South Monterey County Schools join forces to advance work-based learning opportunities for high school…

Santa Cruz High School holds in-person graduation ceremony Friday

May 28, 2021 12:01 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz High School is holding its graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 Friday…

High school seniors celebrate their graduation in person

May 27, 2021 11:41 AM Jonathan Sarabia

After spending the majority of their final year of high school behind a computer screen, seniors across Monterey County celebrate their graduation…

Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate shares story of perseverance

May 24, 2021 11:46 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Former homeless Cabrillo College graduate shares story of…

Sixteen-year-old high school student graduates with four degrees from Hartnell College

May 21, 2021 11:33 AM Jonathan Sarabia

A 16-year-old student at Soledad High School will be graduating with much more than a high school diploma this…

Educators seek better support for children with special needs

May 20, 2021 11:56 AM Jonathan Sarabia

When it comes to identifying a child with special needs, elementary school teachers are normally one of the first to do so. Educators are concerned…

SUHSD opens two new Wellness Centers on school campuses

May 17, 2021 3:11 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Union High School District announced that it will be opening two new Wellness Centers for…

University of California drops SAT scores for admission

May 17, 2021 10:26 AM The Associated Press

The University of California won’t consider SAT and ACT scores that are submitted with admission and scholarship applications under a settlement of…

Newsom announces $20 billion in proposed school spending during visit to Castroville

May 12, 2021 10:26 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Monterey County Wednesday, and he is expected to announce a proposal for state school…

Principal of new Salinas City Virtual Academy announced

May 11, 2021 1:28 PM Avery Johnson

Enrollment is underway for the new Salinas City Virtual Academy, and now the Salinas City Elementary School District has announced who the school’s…

Schools prepare for 2021 graduation ceremonies

May 7, 2021 12:04 PM Jonathan Sarabia

After a year of online instruction, colleges prepare to recognize its graduating…

Montage Health forms Helen Baszucki Center for Nursing Excellence with $6.5 million gift

May 6, 2021 2:27 PM Avery Johnson

Montage Health announced Thursday that with a $6.5 million contribution from Paul Baszucki in honor of his late wife, it…

Enrollment begins at new virtual elementary school for Monterey County students

May 4, 2021 2:27 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Elementary School District is opening a new online school, and enrollment has begun.…

SUHSD prepares to bring students back for in-person learning

April 26, 2021 11:17 AM Jonathan Sarabia

The Salinas Union High School District prepares to welcome students back for in-person instruction…

Three UC Santa Cruz professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 26, 2021 11:21 AM Avery Johnson

UC Santa Cruz announced that three of its faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which describes itself as…

California public schools see ‘sharp decline’ in enrollment

April 22, 2021 1:10 PM The Associated Press

California public schools have experienced a sharp decline in enrollment this year as the pandemic forced millions into…

UC Santa Cruz to loosen COVID-19 testing requirements as fall prep continues

April 16, 2021 11:39 AM Victor Guzman

UC Santa Cruz has announced they will require only one COVID-19 test a week instead of two for students living, working or taking classes on…

Santa Cruz County teacher placed on leave during investigation into ‘inappropriate conduct’ allegations

April 15, 2021 12:16 PM Avery Johnson

The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District said one of its teachers has been placed on administrative leave during…

Newsom pushes school reopening as many districts resist

April 14, 2021 11:57 AM The Associated Press

Many schools in California are open or preparing to reopen, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is holding a news…

North Salinas High hosts vaccine clinic for SUHSD students

April 13, 2021 2:34 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Union High School District says there is an upcoming vaccine clinic for students aged 16 and…

MPUSD hosts vaccine clinic for students aged 16 and older

April 12, 2021 10:40 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District announced that it will be holding a vaccine clinic for interested students aged 16 and…

USF student accused of hanging noose from balcony expelled

April 9, 2021 4:29 PM Avery Johnson

The University of San Francisco started an investigation after a noose was found hanging from one of its housing units,…

Former Palma School president Br. Patrick Dunne dies

April 8, 2021 2:31 PM Avery Johnson

Palma School announced that its former president and principal, Brother Patrick Dunne, died Wednesday…

Students and staff prepare for 2021 graduation season

April 2, 2021 11:28 AM Jocelyn Ortega

New CDPH guidelines state that ceremonies for 2021 graduations can allow in-person attendees with limited…

Investigation underway after noose found on balcony at University of San Francisco

April 2, 2021 6:08 PM Avery Johnson

The University of San Francisco said it is conducting an investigation after a noose was found hanging from one of its housing…

MPUSD to hold graduation at Laguna Seca raceway for second year in a row

March 31, 2021 5:51 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District announced that for the second year in a row, it will be…

California releases guidance for graduation ceremonies

March 26, 2021 5:05 PM Avery Johnson

In an effort to keep students, families and school staff safe while celebrating the end of the school year,…

Central Coast school districts make adjustments as students return in-person

March 26, 2021 11:26 AM Jonathan Sarabia

As students slowly begin to return to in-person instruction, schools must adapt to keep everyone…

PVUSD passes resolution censuring Trustee for alleged role in dismissal of Superintendent

March 22, 2021 4:51 PM Avery Johnson, Carina Nocon

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is scheduled to discuss whether to approve a resolution censuring…

Salinas school district approves return to in-person instruction

March 24, 2021 2:44 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Elementary School District announced that its Board of Trustees has approved a return to in-person…

Spring break begins for Central Coast university

March 22, 2021 11:49 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Spring has sprung, and that means college students around the country are preparing for spring…

Cheerleaders allowed to perform at games after brief ban due to COVID-19 restrictions

March 19, 2021 10:56 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Sideline cheer, band, drum-line and other groups will not be allowed to attend sporting events due to…

CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer

March 19, 2021 3:42 PM The Associated Press

Students can safely sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept the…

UC regents approve new student housing, childcare expansion at UC Santa Cruz

March 18, 2021 4:19 PM Avery Johnson

UC Santa Cruz announced that UC Regents have approved a plan to increase student housing and expand child care…