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Sacramento County Board of Education Seeks Community Input on County Superintendent Search

Feb 23, 2026 01:11PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The search for the next Sacramento County Superintendent is underway, and community members are invited to play an important role in the process.

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‘Recycling Is Easy,’ Boss Tootie Raps

Feb 18, 2026 10:51AM ● By Idaly Valencia

A local student and hip-hop artist is using music to teach her peers about recycling and the sorting of food waste through a new collaboration with area waste management company Cal-Waste.

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Area Museums Offer Activations for Homeschoolers

Feb 17, 2026 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Sacramento area museums are proud to amplify learning by offering education related activations and opportunities all year long.

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Students Urged to Claim CalKIDS Scholarships Before FAFSA Deadline

Feb 16, 2026 12:54PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As the March 2 priority financial aid deadline approaches, Sacramento County high school seniors completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are encouraged to check whether they have a CalKIDS Scholarship that can help pay for college or career training.

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City Offers ‘Real World Ready’ Classes for Young Adults

Feb 11, 2026 10:44AM ● By City of Galt News Release

Transitioning into adulthood comes with new responsibilities, and the right knowledge can make all the difference.

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Sacramento Educators Among Statewide Education Grant Recipients

Feb 09, 2026 04:01PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Education Foundation for California Schools News Release

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, awarded 95 grants to teachers in California to support programs that inspire students

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SCOE Holds Ceremony for Fall Graduates

Feb 09, 2026 03:22PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Achievements Demonstrate "A Foundation No One Can Take Away"

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Connections Academy at Gateway Opens Enrollment

Feb 04, 2026 09:45AM ● By Connections Academy at Gateway News Release

Tuition free online charter school provides flexible, high quality learning for K–12 students

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SCOE Honors 50 Years of Access, Equity and Inclusion

Feb 03, 2026 12:19PM ● By Sacramento Couty Office of Education News Release

1975 IDEA Law Transformed Public Education for Millions of Children

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Board Hears Concerns Over District Email, Reviews Enrollment Trends

Jan 27, 2026 04:39PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees met Jan. 21 at City Hall, where discussions focused on labor negotiations, enrollment trends, district planning and a series of policy updates, alongside reports on student programs and district operations.

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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DWR Finalizes Best Practices to Address Subsidence

Jan 26, 2026 04:29PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Local groundwater agencies are getting a new resource to add to their water management toolkit – the Best Management Practices for Land Subsidence document newly released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

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Aerospace Museum Awarding Aviation Scholarships

Jan 26, 2026 04:19PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

Thanks to the generosity of its major donors, the Aerospace Museum of California is proud to announce the return of its Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program.

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Dream Big, Small-Town Kids

Jan 13, 2026 05:09PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Local Reporter, Author Visits Former Elementary

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District Highlights Student Progress, City Growth, Transit Updates

Jan 07, 2026 03:06PM ● By Idaly Valencia

At its final meeting of 2025 on Dec. 17, the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District addressed a series of agenda items that helped set priorities heading into the new year, touching on leadership, city growth, student performance and transportation planning.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Students in California Struggling Most with Math

Jan 05, 2026 05:48PM ● By Find a Super Tutor News Release

Education recruitment agency Find a Super Tutor investigated the subjects that students in the US are struggling with the most.

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Sacramento Region Community Foundation Offers More Than 40 Scholarships

Dec 29, 2025 05:29PM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships are Awarded Annually

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CalKIDS Expands Access to Education Resources

Dec 29, 2025 04:12PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Sacramento and California as part of a statewide initiative to expand access to essential learning tools and increase awareness of the CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts available.

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Spelling Bee Showcases Student Talent at Valley Oaks

Dec 23, 2025 03:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Valley Oaks Elementary held its annual spelling bee on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

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Start 2026 Strong by Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship

Dec 23, 2025 11:56AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program.

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Program Bolsters Air Traffic Workforce Pipeline

Dec 17, 2025 10:57AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Rep. Ami Bera joined local education and aviation leaders Dec. 8 at Sacramento Executive Airport to recognize Sacramento City College’s advancement in the Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative.

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Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Dec 16, 2025 12:05PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

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District Reviews Student Progress, Major Grants

Dec 10, 2025 03:12PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District board met Nov. 19 for a packed agenda that featured student performances, academic updates and news of major grant funding.

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Student Athletes Unite to Champion Sportsmanship and Healthy Competition

Dec 10, 2025 03:04PM ● By MPG Staff

In a groundbreaking effort to strengthen bonds across rival schools and foster a culture of respect and unity, the Sierra Valley Conference held its first-ever Student Athlete Leadership Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Liberty Ranch High School.

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Film Grants to Support Local Productions

Dec 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office now is accepting applications for its film grant, which works to sustain and foster growth in film and television production in the city of Sacramento.

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Valley Oaks Grows with Classrooms

Dec 03, 2025 04:56PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Valley Oaks Elementary School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 2, giving students the honor of cutting the ribbon for a new building that will serve third-grade teachers and their students.

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Spellers Compete at Marengo Ranch Bee

Dec 03, 2025 04:31PM ● By MPG Staff

Eleven students stepped up to test their spelling skills during the annual Marengo Ranch spelling bee held Tuesday, Nov. 18.

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High School District Reports Academic Progress, Safety Updates

Nov 25, 2025 04:33PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt Unified High School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Nov. 20, highlighting a series of student achievements, safety updates and results from district-wide assessments.

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Former Beaver Joseph ‘Pey’ Brito Dies

Oct 21, 2025 12:04PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Joseph "Pey" Brito, a former Beaver infielder from Delta High School, died two weeks ago. Pey redshirted at American River College in 2000 and then played second base for the Beavers baseball team in 2001 and 2002.

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Women's Golf Ties for Eighth at Golf Iconic Classic

Oct 21, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophia Lee's even-par round of 72 led the California State University, Sacramento women's golf team during the final round of the Golf Iconic Classic on Oct. 15 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.

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Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 21, 2025 10:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services is recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

Oct 21, 2025 10:03AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels.

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County Public Health Officer to Retire

Oct 07, 2025 03:49PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Longstanding Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye will retire next March after more than two decades of service.

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Feedback Wanted Amidst Behavioral Health Services Act Transition

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the cooler temperatures set in and we transition from summer to fall, new transitions are happening within the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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