Education Archives

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…

CDC reviews study suggesting it is safe to reduce 6ft. rule to 3ft. in classrooms

March 18, 2021 12:02 PM Jonathan Sarabia

A new study suggests that reduced physical distancing policies could potentially be implemented in school…

California adopts first statewide ethnic studies curriculum

March 18, 2021 5:41 PM The Associated Press

As America reels from its latest spate of deadly hate crimes and racism, the California State Board of…

Monterey County K-12 schools can consider reopening dates as county moves to red tier

March 16, 2021 1:15 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County has moved into the red tier of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and…

MPUSD prepares for hybrid learning

March 16, 2021 11:05 AM Elisha Machado

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is planning for a return to part-time in-person instruction starting in…

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on school reopening efforts

March 16, 2021 11:38 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is holding a news conference at an Alameda County elementary school to discuss school reopening…

Santa Cruz City Schools begin hybrid learning

March 15, 2021 11:59 AM Elisha Machado

Monday marks the first day of hybrid learning for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students in Santa Cruz City…

In-person instruction dates “accelerated” for certain grades at PVUSD

March 12, 2021 5:26 PM Victor Guzman

Pajaro Valley Unified School District staff have announced dates for in-person instruction for certain grades in the district have been…

Concerns raised about cuts to special education program

March 9, 2021 11:59 AM Elisha Machado

PVUSD staff members are sounding off about changes to special education programs within the Pajaro Valley Unified School…

Greenfield Union School District Staff receives the first round of vaccination

March 8, 2021 11:57 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Greenfield Union School District Staff will be receiving their first dose of the COVID-19…

Salinas 8th grader set to represent Monterey County at Scripps National Spelling Bee

March 6, 2021 9:36 PM Elisha Machado

A Salinas middle school student will represent Monterey County at this year’s Scripps National Spelling…

UCSC introduces new summer anti-racism fellowship

March 5, 2021 11:39 AM Jonathan Sarabia

UC Santa Cruz announced an anti-racism summer fellowship available to its students.…

California governor signs law aimed at putting kids in class

March 5, 2021 12:46 PM The Associated Press

California’s public schools can tap into $6.6 billion of new state spending to return students to…

Teachers and daycare providers receive COVID-19 vaccinations

March 4, 2021 11:57 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Teachers and daycare providers were able to receive COVID-19 vaccines during a clinic at Natividad Hospital Thursday.…

Some school districts keep original reopening plans after state announces deal

March 3, 2021 12:23 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Reopening plans for some schools in the Central Coast are not changing despite the state’s efforts and March 31…

MPUSD students will return to in-person instruction in April after Spring break

March 2, 2021 6:13 PM Veronica Macias

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has decided to bring students back into the classroom in April.…

California introduces reopening plan for schools across the state

March 1, 2021 12:19 PM Jonathan Sarabia

California has announced a deal to allow schools for in-person instruction by the end of…

Newsom, state officials discuss vaccine and school reopening efforts

March 1, 2021 10:56 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and…

Deal reached to get California children back in classrooms

March 1, 2021 10:24 AM The Associated Press

California’s public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the…

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District releases new sports guidelines

February 27, 2021 5:52 PM Amelia Rosenberg

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District announced which sports will be allowed to return this year and which won’t in a press release…