Nestled in the heart of California’s wine country, Sonoma County is not just known for its picturesque landscapes and culinary delights but also for its educational opportunities. Whether you’re a local resident or planning to move to this beautiful region for college, you’ll find a range of institutions that cater to diverse academic interests and… Keep Reading
Chronic absenteeism among students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District fell by 14% in 2022-23 from the previous academic year, but it is still nearly 13% higher than the pre-pandemic level, according to newly released data. The district’s rate fell to 25.50% in 2022-23 from 39.50% in 2021-22, on DataQuest, the California Department of Education’s… Keep Reading
The Santa Rosa City Schools District will limit public comments at board meetings in response to a rash of hateful Zoom bombing incidents in local public meetings. Starting Wednesday, those wishing to make public comment must either attend board meetings in-person or email their comments. The change will remain for the foreseeable future, said Vanessa… Keep Reading
A team of “education rockstars will be on hand to provide information and hand out free backpacks and school supplies to kids who attend VOICES Youth Center’s back-to-school barbecue Thursday. Independent Living Program case manager LaDarius Spikes said the VOICES team hopes to hand out 100 free backpacks at the barbecue from 4-6 p.m. Thursday… Keep Reading
Herbert Slater Middle School teacher Genevieve Lilligren tiptoed on a school chair Friday, stapling posters of fruits and vegetables on the walls. She was decorating her nontraditional classroom, equipped with stoves, large counter space and refrigerators, in anticipation for the first day of school, which starts Wednesday. She greeted parents and teachers who were heading… Keep Reading
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Superintendent Mayra Perez, who led the district through COVID-19 and a six-day teacher strike, announced her retirement Monday. Perez sent out a message to parents and staff through the ParentSquare communication portal stating that after decades in education, she plans to retire Oct. 31. Continue Reading on the Press Democrat Keep Reading
Three female administrators who shepherded Analy High School in Sebastopol through tumultuous times over the last several years have announced their resignations and are taking positions at other schools. The departures of Analy Principal Shauna Ferdinandson and vice principals Erin Elliott and Rachel Lasek come after they led the school through the controversial consolidation with… Keep Reading
Santa Rosa Junior College’s next president, Maria Angélica Garcia, who was chosen after a nationwide search, has big dreams for the students and community as a whole. A former social worker, Garcia, president of Berkeley City College, will take over from outgoing President Frank Chong, who has led SRJC since 2012 and is retiring this… Keep Reading
CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters. On a rainy Friday afternoon at Santa Monica High School, ethnic studies teacher Marisa Silvestri introduced her class to the rap song “Kenji.” Silvestri’s class fell silent as singer Mike Shinoda narrated his family’s experiences in the Japanese American incarceration camps of World War II.… Keep Reading
When Leticia Garcia Arango started classes at both Santa Rosa Junior College’s campus in 2016, she had little direction. “I didn’t have a major. I didn’t know what I was doing,” the 24-year-old Petaluma resident said. “I wanted to go to a four-year college, but I just didn’t know how it worked.” That all changed… Keep Reading
